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Singapore Passport Photo Maker

Upload any photo: the tool removes your existing background, drops in the plain white background required for Singapore passport, and produces a spec-exact 35×45mm image ready to submit.

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JPG, PNG, HEIC or WebP · Max 25 MB · Face forward, eyes on the camera.

100% private: deleted after processing Free preview, $3 to download or included on Pro Spec-exact 35×45mm output

How to make a Singapore passport photo in 3 steps

Upload any photo of yourself, and the tool handles the entire Singapore passport spec pipeline, background removal, colour swap, spec-exact crop, file-size compression, in one pass.

1

Start from a photo you already have

A phone shot against any wall works, because the background gets replaced. Singapore accepts a photo taken within the last 3 months, so an older picture will not pass.

2

Background replaced with plain white

Your outline, including hair and clothing edges, is separated from the original photo and composited onto the plain white that Singapore requires for a passport.

3

Cropped to 35×45mm at 300 DPI

That is 413×531 pixels (1.38×1.77 inches). The head is placed 25-35mm from chin to crown, 56-78% of the frame height. Drag the crop box if you want the face sitting differently in the frame.

Understanding the Singapore passport spec

ICA needs a photograph taken within the last three months, on a plain white background, with no head covering except on religious grounds. Which format you need depends on how you apply. The online application through MyICA takes a digital photograph of 400×514 pixels, an exact requirement, not a minimum, and the form rejects anything else. Printed 35×45mm photographs are for applications lodged in person and at Singapore missions overseas. Most renewals now go through the online route, so the pixel dimensions matter more than the print size for the majority of applicants.

Dimensions
35×45 mm
1.38 × 1.77 in
Resolution
300 DPI
Print-ready
Background
plain white
AI-swapped
Head height
25–35 mm
Chin to crown

Requirements at a glance

  • 35x45mm print, or 400x514 pixels for digital ICA upload
  • Plain white background
  • Full face, no head covering (religious exception)
  • Neutral expression
  • Taken within the last 3 months

Common mistakes that get photos rejected

  • Digital photo not 400x514px: ICA online form rejects
  • Off-white or grey background
  • Wearing coloured contact lenses

Where Singapore passport photos are actually used

The 400×514 pixel rule is the thing to get right. It is an unusual aspect ratio, roughly 35×45mm at about 290 DPI, so a photo correctly cropped to 35×45mm and exported at a different resolution will have the right shape but the wrong pixel count, and the ICA form will still refuse it. Crop to the 35:45 proportion first, then resize to exactly 400×514 before uploading. Coloured contact lenses are the other frequent rejection: they alter your iris appearance and are not accepted even though the rest of the photo is compliant.

Applications that accept this photo spec

  • Singapore passport application or renewal through MyICA
  • Passport applications lodged at ICA Building in person
  • Applications made at a Singapore overseas mission
  • Singapore identity card (NRIC) registration and replacement
  • Re-Entry Permit and long-term pass applications
  • Visa applications made on a Singapore passport

Singapore passport photo FAQ

What size photo does the ICA online passport application need?

Exactly 400×514 pixels, in colour, on a plain white background, taken within the last three months. This is a fixed dimension rather than a minimum: larger or smaller images are rejected by the form even if the proportions are right. Printed applications use 35×45mm instead.

Can I wear a hijab or turban in a Singapore passport photo?

Yes. ICA allows head coverings worn for religious reasons, provided your full face is visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and both sides of the face are unobscured. Non-religious hats and caps are not permitted.

Can I wear glasses or coloured contacts?

Coloured or decorative contact lenses are not accepted. Prescription glasses are best removed: if you keep them on there must be no glare, no tint, and the frames must not cross your eyes. Removing them avoids the issue entirely.

What size is a Singapore passport photo?

35×45mm (1.38×1.77 inches) at 300 DPI, on a plain white background. The head must measure 25-35mm from chin to the top of the head.

What background color does Singapore require for passport photos?

Plain white. A background that does not match, the wrong shade, a gradient, a shadow cast behind you, or any visible texture or pattern, is one of the most common reasons a photo is sent back. This tool replaces whatever is behind you with the one the spec asks for.

Can I take a Singapore passport photo with my phone?

Yes. Modern phone cameras produce more than enough resolution for the 35×45mm output. What matters is even lighting (no harsh shadows on your face), a straight-on angle, and a neutral expression. This tool handles the background and sizing.

What file size does this tool produce?

The output JPEG is kept under 240 KB while preserving the 300 DPI resolution the spec requires. Upload limits vary between government portals and consulates, so check the one you are filing through: if it caps lower, use our Image Compressor to reduce further.

Is my uploaded photo saved on your servers?

No. It is processed in memory and discarded as soon as the result is produced. The background model runs on the server because it is too large to run in a browser; nothing is written to disk or logged.

Can I print the Singapore passport photo at home?

Yes. The output is a 300 DPI JPEG at exactly 35×45mm, so any inkjet or laser printer produces the correct physical size when you print at 100% scale (not "fit to page"). Use the 4×6 print sheet option to get multiple copies on one sheet of photo paper.

Do I need to sign up or pay?

No sign-up. Making the photo and checking it against the spec is free, guests get 2 a day and a free account 5 a day, 10 a month. The finished photo without the watermark is $3, paid once, or included on Pro and Business plans.

What if the background removal is not perfect?

Hair, clothing edges and skin tones come out cleanly in most photos. If an edge looks wrong, re-shoot in indirect daylight, or skip the background swap and use the crop alone.
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