Singapore Passport/IC Photo Requirements

The complete spec for a Singapore Passport/IC photo, and how to hit it at home.

Print size	35 × 45 mm
Digital	Digital (ICA app)
Head height	Head 25–35mm from chin to crown
Background	White
Fine print	ICA app validates capture live — mouth closed, no glasses, ears visible.

How to shoot it

1. Daylight facing a window, plain white wall — see the lighting tutorial.
2. Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
3. Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
4. Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.

Other specs

FAQ

What size is a Singapore Passport/IC photo?

35 × 45 millimetres (Digital (ICA app) in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be Head 25–35mm from chin to crown of the frame.

What background does the Singapore Passport/IC photo need?

White. Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. ICA app validates capture live — mouth closed, no glasses, ears visible.