Singapore · Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) · Verified October 22, 2026
Singapore Passport & IC Photo (ICA) — 400×514 px, under 8 MB, Free Maker
- 400×514 px
- under 8 MB
- JPG
- White
Off by default: this authority rejects edited backgrounds. Take the photo against a plain wall instead — we'll check it.
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Drop a photo and ExactFit turns it into a Singapore Passport & IC Photo (ICA) that meets Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)'s rules. For citizens of Singapore applying or renewing.
Singapore Passport & IC Photo (ICA) requirements
| Document | Singapore passport, NRIC and other ICA applications — online photo |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) (Singapore) |
| Pixels | 400 × 514 px |
| File size | under 8 MB |
| Format | JPG, PNG |
| Background colour | White |
| Colour | Colour photo required |
| Taken within | the last 3 months |
| Submitted as | Digital upload |
The rules in plain words
- 400 × 514 pixels for upload via ICA e-Services; JPG, JPEG, HEIC, HEIF or PNG up to 8 MB.
- A new colour photograph taken within the last 3 months.
- White background; dark head gear or attire against it.
- Neutral expression with mouth closed, even brightness, sharp and not pixelated.
- Shoulders and hair fully visible; eyes fully visible.
- Spectacles must have clear, untinted lenses; non-coloured contact lenses only; no red eye.
- The photo must not be altered or enhanced in any way.
- Printed copies for hardcopy submissions must be matte or semi-matte.
How to take a Singapore Passport & IC Photo at home
- 1Stand about half a metre in front of a white wall. Distance from the wall stops shadows behind your head.
- 2Face a window or soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit — no harsh overhead light.
- 3Ask someone to hold the camera at your eye level, 1–1.5 m away. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and get rejected.
- 4Look straight at the lens with a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, hair away from your eyes.
- 5Drop the photo here and download the result — it is ready to upload.
Tips specific to this document
- ICA recommends asking someone else to take the photo rather than a selfie.
Questions people ask
What size is a Singapore Passport & IC Photo?
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) requires 400×514 px, with a file size under 8 MB. ExactFit sizes your photo to exactly this and shows a checklist so you can confirm before you submit.
What background colour is required?
White, plain and without shadows or patterns. Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) does not accept digitally edited backgrounds, so take the photo against a plain wall; ExactFit checks the background but leaves it unchanged by default.
How recent does the photo need to be?
It must have been taken within the last 3 months and look like you do now.
Can I take a Singapore Passport & IC Photo with my phone?
Yes. Have someone else take it at eye level from about 1–1.5 m away with light in front of you. iPhone HEIC files work directly.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. All processing — face detection, cropping, background and compression — runs inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Will my photo be accepted?
ExactFit checks every measurable requirement against the official rules, but the final decision is made by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Follow the checklist and the official guidance linked on this page.
Official source
Last verified against the official source: October 22, 2026
ExactFit is not affiliated with any government. Requirements can change; always confirm with the official source. No guarantee of acceptance.
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