Singapore IC / NRIC Photo Requirements – 35×45 mm & 400×514 px

A new photograph taken within 3 months must be submitted when applying for a new application.

Printed photo

• A matte or semi matte finish (non-reflective) in high resolution is required for hardcopy submissions.

• Photo size must be 35 mm wide and 45 mm high with no borders, your face measuring between 25 mm and 35 mm from chin to crown of head

Digital photo

• For online photo submission: The dimension is 400X514 pixels for upload of photos via e-Services.

• File format: jpg, jpeg,heic, heif or png file extension

• File size: less than 8MB

Both printed photo and digital photo must be the following requirements:

• The background of the photo must be white.
• There must be an even brightness in the photo.
• A neutral facial expression with a closed mouth is required.
• It must be clear, sharply focused, and free of pixelation.
• A full view of the shoulders and hair is required.
• Taken without wearing any hat or other head covering, unless you habitually wear a hat or head covering in accordance with your religious or racial custom. If any such hat or other head covering is worn, the photograph must still be a full frontal view of your head and shoulders, showing your facial features in entirety with eyes open and clearly visible
• Head gear/attire must be dark in colour against white background.
• Show you alone with no chair back, toys or other persons visible
• About the eyes: 
  • eyes open with no hair across and/or covering the eyes
  • Eyes must be fully visible
  • The lenses of the spectacles must be clear and untinted so that the eyes are clearly visible.The frame shall not cover any part of your eyes. Tinted glasses and sunglasses are not allowed;
  • A non-coloured contact lens should be worn and red eyes should not occur
• Facial features must be taken at full frontal view. Eyes must be looking at the camera.
• Flipping or distorting a photo is not permitted.
• Digital photo must be original without alterations using computer software or mobile app.

Can I Take a Singapore IC Photo With My Phone?

Yes, you can take a Singapore IC or NRIC photo using a smartphone as long as the image meets the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) requirements.

To get a proper result that is suitable for submission, make sure the photo is taken carefully and follows the basic guidelines below:

1. Use the rear camera if possible for better image quality.
2. Stand in a bright, evenly lit area with no harsh shadows.
3. Use a plain white or light-coloured background.
4. Hold the camera at eye level and keep it steady.
5. Look straight into the camera with a neutral expression.
6. Leave enough space around your head and shoulders for cropping.
7. Avoid filters, portrait mode, beauty effects or heavy editing.
8. Crop and resize the image to the required IC photo dimensions after taking it.

If possible, ask someone else to take the photo for you. This usually produces a more accurate result than a selfie, since it is easier to maintain the correct angle, distance and framing.

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Always review the latest application instructions provided by the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) before submitting your photograph.