Singapore Visa Photo Online
35 × 45 mm · white background · Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
$8.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
A Singapore Visa photo for the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is 35 by 45 mm when printed. If you apply online (ICA e-Services), the file must be at least 400 by 514 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 8 MB. Behind you: plain white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Frame it so the head takes 25 to 35 mm of the 45 mm height. You can take it at home on a phone: have someone stand a couple of metres away at eye level rather than holding the phone yourself. Shoulders and hair fully visible. We crop your picture to the Singapore Visa format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, at least 400 × 514 pixels, up to 7.6 MB, for ICA e-Services |
| Background | white |
| Head size | 56–78% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. Clear, untinted lenses with the eyes clearly visible; no sunglasses. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious reasons. Headgear only if worn for religious or racial custom; it must be dark in colour (not white) and must not hide the face. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Taken within the last 3 months; Neutral expression, mouth closed, full frontal view; Shoulders and hair fully visible; No alterations; selfies not recommended; Non-coloured contact lenses only; no red eye; Not flipped (mirror image) |
Do
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How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Questions about Singapore Visa photos
What size is a Singapore Visa photo?
Singapore Visa photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 56–78% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a Singapore Visa photo need?
A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.
Can I wear glasses in a Singapore Visa photo?
Yes. Clear, untinted lenses with the eyes clearly visible; no sunglasses.
Can I smile in a Singapore Visa photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious reasons. Headgear only if worn for religious or racial custom; it must be dark in colour (not white) and must not hide the face.
Can I take a Singapore Visa photo at home?
Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
What file does the online application need?
A digital photo file: JPEG, at least 400 × 514 pixels, up to 7.6 MB, for ICA e-Services. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a Singapore Visa photo cost in Singapore?
$8.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
What if something is wrong with my photo?
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Official source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
Read the rules on the authority's website: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) (ica.gov.sg).
Rules last checked against Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on 12 October 2026.
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