Singapore passport photo FAQs

A Singapore passport photo needs to be 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm). When applying online, your photo should be 400 × 514 pixels.

Smiling is not permitted in a Singapore passport photo. You must maintain a neutral expression without showing your teeth.

To make sure your Singapore passport photo is accepted, avoid these common mistakes:

• Hair or headpieces covering your face, especially the eyes, eyebrows, and ears.
• Reflections on glasses that hide your eyes. While you can wear glasses if you usually do, sometimes you may need to take them off to ensure your eyes are visible.
• Wearing tinted glasses or sunglasses.
• Any changes to the photo that alter your appearance, like removing or adding birthmarks, moles, or tattoos.
• Distorting the image in any way.
• Photos that are too bright (overexposed) or too dark (underexposed).

When taking a passport photo in Singapore, it's important to dress appropriately. Avoid sleeveless tops, off-shoulder garments, hats, and any other types of headwear, except for those worn for religious reasons.