What size is a Singapore visa photo?

35 x 45 mm for printed photos, or 400 x 514 pixels for digital submissions.

Is the Singapore visa photo the same as the passport photo?

Yes, both use the same 35x45mm format with white background and identical requirements.

What is the maximum file size for a Singapore visa photo?

The digital photo must not exceed 60KB in JPG format.

Singapore Visa Photo

Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-05-02

Photo Specifications

Dimensions

35 × 45 mm

DPI

300

Background

white

Format

JPEG

Max Size

60 KB

Head Height

70-80%

Photography Guidelines

1 Taken within the last 3 months
2 Plain white background with no patterns or objects
3 Face must occupy 80% of the photo
4 No glasses, hats, or headwear unless for religious reasons
5 Neutral expression with mouth and teeth closed
6 Digital photo must be 400 x 514 pixels, max 60KB in JPG format

Common Mistakes to Avoid

File size too large

Digital visa photo must not exceed 60KB in file size

Wrong pixel dimensions

Digital photo must be exactly 400 x 514 pixels

Hair covering ears

Hair should be tied back with ears visible

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Official References

Information on this page is based on the following official sources:

ICA Singapore - Photo Guidelines