Why 400×514 px instead of 413×531?

ICA publishes 400×514 as the digital size for 35×45 mm prints. PicsForm uses that catalog size so uploads match ICA checks.

Are passport and visa photos the same in Singapore?

Both use ICA-style 35×45 mm framing. Always pick the exact document so any portal-specific KB limit is applied.

🇸🇬 Singapore

Singapore passport & visa photo requirements

Singapore passport and visa photos follow ICA guidelines at 35×45 mm. Digital uploads commonly use an exact 400×514 px JPEG (≈290 DPI at print size) rather than a rounded 300 DPI crop. PicsForm maps these catalog specs for framing and file checks — not government certification. Last verified 2026-08-18 against ica.gov.sg photo guidelines.

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Singapore Passport

35×45 mm · white bg

Singapore Visa

35×45 mm · white bg

Documents covered in this hub

Singapore Passport — 35×45 mm, 400×514 px, white background, max ~2 MB
Singapore Visa — same ICA-style 35×45 mm / 400×514 px framing for many online forms

Key Singapore photo rules

Plain white background, neutral expression, no glasses. Match the ICA pixel size when uploading digitally — scaled 413×531 crops can fail automated checks.

Common rejection reasons

Wrong digital pixel size (not 400×514)
File over ICA size limits
Non-white or shadowed background
Smiling or open mouth
Glasses or fashion headwear

Quick links

Document-specific guides:

/singapore-passport-photo — Singapore Passport specs
/singapore-visa-photo — Singapore Visa specs

Singapore Passport — catalog specs

Size: 35×45 mm (400×514 px @ 290 DPI)
Head height: 70–80% of frame height
Eye line: 55–70% from bottom
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
Glasses: not allowed
Head coverings: not allowed (except religious/medical where permitted)
Max file size (when specified): 2000 KB
Print size: 1.38×1.77 in

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Singapore Visa — catalog specs

Size: 35×45 mm (400×514 px @ 290 DPI)
Head height: 70–80% of frame height
Eye line: 55–70% from bottom
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
Glasses: not allowed
Head coverings: not allowed (except religious/medical where permitted)
Max file size (when specified): 5000 KB
Print size: 1.38×1.77 in

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FAQ

Why 400×514 px instead of 413×531?: ICA publishes 400×514 as the digital size for 35×45 mm prints. PicsForm uses that catalog size so uploads match ICA checks.
Are passport and visa photos the same in Singapore?: Both use ICA-style 35×45 mm framing. Always pick the exact document so any portal-specific KB limit is applied.

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PicsForm matches photos to published requirements. This is not legal or immigration advice and does not guarantee application approval. Always confirm current rules on the official portal.