Singapore Citizenship Application Photo in the UK
35 × 45 mm · white background · Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
£6.99 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 25 October 2026.
About this photo
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) asks for a Singapore Citizenship Application photo of 35 by 45 mm. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. If you apply online (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) online application), the file must be at least 400 by 514 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 8 MB. Frame it so the head takes 32 to 36 mm of the 45 mm height. Behind you: plain white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Same wording as the PR checklist: a 400 x 514 px colour photo, full face, white background. From a phone picture we produce the Singapore Citizenship Application photo at this size and verify the framing against the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority rules.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, at least 400 × 514 pixels, up to 7.6 MB, for Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) online application |
| Background | white |
| Head size | 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Taken within the last 3 months; Same wording as the PR checklist: a 400 x 514 px colour photo, full face, white background; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera |
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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 Citizenship Application photos
What size is a Singapore Citizenship Application photo?
Singapore Citizenship Application photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a Singapore Citizenship Application 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 Citizenship Application photo?
Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Can I smile in a Singapore Citizenship Application photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Can I take a Singapore Citizenship Application 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 Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a Singapore Citizenship Application photo cost in the UK?
£6.99 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 25 October 2026.
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