Singapore passport · ICA digital photo

Required: ⁨Singapore passport · ICA digital photo⁩

ICA recommends 400 × 514 pixels. Use a recent colour original and the ICA composition examples. Resizing is allowed; appearance enhancement or alteration is not. This preset does not set SAVE visa-upload limits.

Dimensions

400 × 514 px

File format

JPEG

File size

0–8000 kB

Prepared copy

400 × 514 px JPEG

Use this JPEG only for the selected digital application channel.

Photo readiness checks

Check focus, shadows, background, expression and head position. We check format and dimensions, and file size when an official limit is published. Acceptance is decided by the authority.

These are file checks only. Face, lighting, background, age of the photo and editing history are not checked.

Use a real, recent photo. Avoid filters, retouching and generated faces. Background removal is not approved for these presets.

1. Dimensions — Check focus, shadows, background, expression and head position. We check format and dimensions, and file size when an official limit is published. Acceptance is decided by the authority.
2. File format — Use a sharp, unedited portrait with the required real background. With your consent, we send a JPEG copy of up to 8 megapixels for processing. Your original stays unchanged.
3. Official requirements — ICA recommends 400 × 514 pixels. Use a recent colour original and the ICA composition examples. Resizing is allowed; appearance enhancement or alteration is not. This preset does not set SAVE visa-upload limits.

JPG / JPEG · PNG · HEIC / HEIF · WebP · ≤ 10 MB

Use a sharp, unedited portrait with the required real background. With your consent, we send a JPEG copy of up to 8 megapixels for processing. Your original stays unchanged.

Official requirements

Reviewed ⁨October 3, 2026⁩. Check the authority’s latest instructions before applying.

• Official requirements 1 · www.ica.gov.sg