Singapore Passport (35x45 mm) Photo Size Requirements and Online Tool
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| Passport picture size | Width: 35 mm, Height: 45 mm |
| Resolution (DPI) | 600 |
| Background color | White |
| Printable photo | Yes |
| Digital photo for online submission | Yes |
| Digital photo size | Width: 400 pixels , Height: 514 pixels |
| Photo Paper type | matte |
Do not worry about the photo size requirements. Our online tool makes correct photos, ensuring the photo size and head size are correct. Background will be enhanced as well.
A new photograph must be submitted when applying for a new application.
Printed photo
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A matte or semi matte finish (non-reflective) in high resolution is required for hardcopy submissions.
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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.
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File format: jpg, jpeg or png file extension
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File size: less than 2MB
Both printed photo and digital photo must be the following requirements:
- Photo must be taken within 3 months.
- 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.
- The background of the photo must be white.
- 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.
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How to make Singapore Passport photo online
Step 1: Take a picture with a digital camera or a smartphone
Make sure someone takes your passport photo for you. Selfies are not accepted. Make use of your tripod if you have one. By using a tripod, you will be able to keep the camera level and steady. Ideally, the person should be around 1 meter away from the camera.
Step 2: Choose a venue with appropriate lighting
Face a bright window or the door when taking a photo. In this way, shadows can be avoided on the face and in the background. It is essential that the face is evenly lit. Ensure that the face is free of shadows and glares.
Note: You do not need to worry about the background, since our online passport photo generator will automatically do it for you.
Step 3: Dress appropriately for your passport photo
Uniforms should not be worn. Put on regular street clothes for your photo.
Eyeglasses should not be worn. You should remove any sunglasses, tinted glasses, or glasses that you wear if you are taking a passport photo.
Ensure that your face is fully visible. Make sure your hair doesn't cover your face or obscure your eyes. In the case of very long bangs covering your eyebrows, pin them back with bobby pins. Although it's better to show your ears as well, that won't stop your photo from being accepted.
Passport photos don't allow hats unless they're religious headgear such as a headscarf or yarmulke.
Step 4: Pose for a passport photo
Face the camera straight on and look straight at it. Avoid tilting or rotating the head.
It is important that the shoulders are visible, and there should be enough space around the head to crop the picture.
Make sure the camera is at the same level as the head.
Step 5: Maintain neutral facial expressions
It's okay to smile in your passport photo, but the government prefers you to have a neutral facial expression.
Under the new international passport rules, it is usually not acceptable to smile or have your mouth open.
Good and bad examples of passport photos
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