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Singapore Visa Photo — at home in 60 seconds

Singapore Entry Visa (Form 14A; via Local Contact e-Service SAVE, authorised visa agent or Singapore Overseas Mission)

Take it with your phone against a plain, light wall. We crop it to the exact size (35×45 mm) and check the head size, position and background against the published rules.

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Example Singapore Visa Photo: a man wearing glasses, 35×45 mm, white background (fictional AI-generated model)
35×45 mm · white backgroundExample (AI-generated model)

Quick answer

A Singapore Visa Photo must be 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) when printed, or a digital file of 400 × 514 px (up to 8 MB, JPEG/PNG/HEIC/HEIF), on a white background, taken within the last 3 months. A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.

Printed photo
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)

Verified October 3, 2026 from ICA Singapore.

Photo requirements

Summarised from the official sources below.

Printed photo
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Digital file
400 × 514 px · up to 8 MB · JPEG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF
Background
White. Plain white background without shadows (MFA mission page); ICA guideline: white.
Expression
Full face, facing forward with eyes open; neutral, mouth closed (ICA guidelines).
Glasses
Spectacle frames must not cover part of the eyes; lenses must not reflect or glare (MFA mission page). ICA: clear untinted lenses.
Head covering
Avoid white headgear and plain white clothing; religious/cultural headgear permitted if facial features remain visible (MFA mission page).
Babies and children
Not specified.
Photo age
Taken within the last 3 months
Online application
ICA e-Service 'Apply for Entry Visa' (SAVE) submitted by a Singapore Local Contact (SC/PR with Singpass/Corppass) - photo uploaded digitally.
More rules (7)
  • 35 mm wide x 45 mm high without borders (mission/agent route)
  • Clear and in focus, upper shoulders visible
  • Hair must not cover eyebrows or eyes
  • Even exposure, not under direct lighting
  • Mission/agent route asks for 2 printed passport-sized colour photos
  • Photo must not be distorted or flipped (mirror image)
  • Digital photo must be original, without alterations using computer software/mobile app (no modification of facial features)

Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size), never “Fit to page”, on photo paper. Each sheet has a 50 mm ruler so you can check the size.

How to take it at home

  1. Stand about half a metre in front of a plain, light wall, facing a window.
  2. Hold the phone at arm’s length or ask someone to help. The live guide checks distance, light and head position.
  3. Get your digital file and print sheet. Print at 100% or upload the file.

Price

Free to try. From $3.99, paid once, only if you like your photo.

Limited time offer then $6.99 from Jan 1, 2027

Your exact local price is shown before you take your photo.

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  • Checked against the official rules Every rule comes from the issuing authority’s own website, last verified on October 3, 2026.
  • Free retakes for 24 hours Not happy with it? Retake the same document up to 3 times within 24 hours.
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Official sources

Verified on October 3, 2026

Questions

What size is a Singapore Visa Photo?

Printed: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). Digital: 400 × 514 px · up to 8 MB · JPEG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF.

Can I take my Singapore Visa Photo at home?

Yes. The photo is not taken at the office and no registered photographer is required, so a photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets the rules on this page.

What background is required?

White. Plain white background without shadows (MFA mission page); ICA guideline: white.

Can I smile?

Full face, facing forward with eyes open; neutral, mouth closed (ICA guidelines).

Can I wear glasses?

Spectacle frames must not cover part of the eyes; lenses must not reflect or glare (MFA mission page). ICA: clear untinted lenses.

Can I wear a head covering?

Avoid white headgear and plain white clothing; religious/cultural headgear permitted if facial features remain visible (MFA mission page).

How recent must the photo be?

Taken within the last 3 months.

What about babies and children?

Not specified.

Can I print the photo at home?

Yes. Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size) on photo paper, at home or at a pharmacy or kiosk, and check the size with the 50 mm ruler.

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