Singapore Employment Pass Card Photo in the UK

35 × 45 mm · white background · Ministry of Manpower (MOM)

£6.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on 25 October 2026.

About this photo

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) asks for a Singapore Employment Pass Card photo of 35 by 45 mm. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. There is no upload step: the photo is handed in as a print with the paper application. The Ministry of Manpower takes your photo at the counter when you apply, so a photo of your own is usually not needed for this document. Behind you: plain white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. No photo in the application; MOM captures fingerprints and takes the photo at the card registration appointment. The Singapore Employment Pass Card photo comes back sized, with a clean background and a head-size check, before you are asked to pay.

Photo requirements

Singapore Employment Pass Card photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 45 mm
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	No photo in the application; MOM captures fingerprints and takes the photo at the card registration appointment; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background — Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing — No smiling with teeth showing

Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes — No glare on glasses

Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background — No shadows on the face or background

Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side — Do not tilt your head

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 Employment Pass Card photos

What size is a Singapore Employment Pass Card photo?

Singapore Employment Pass Card 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 Employment Pass Card 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 Employment Pass Card 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 Employment Pass Card 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 Employment Pass Card 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 Ministry of Manpower (MOM). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a Singapore Employment Pass Card 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: Ministry of Manpower (MOM)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Ministry of Manpower (MOM) (mom.gov.sg).