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Singapore CV Photo

In Singapore a CV photo is optional and increasingly omitted. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), via the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF), recommends CVs contain only job-relevant information — not a photo, age or gender. If you include one, use a professional head-and-shoulders headshot on a plain background; large corporates/ATS often prefer photo-free CVs.

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Photo specs

Background	Plain (white/light grey) if a photo is used (#FFFFFF)
Head size	Head-and-shoulders if a photo is used
Quantity	0–1 photo (optional)
Recency	A recent photo if used
File note	If included: a high-quality digital headshot within the CV

Head-and-shoulders if a photo is used

Detailed rules

Including a photoOptional; MOM recommends omitting to avoid bias, except for presentation-focused roles

Photo for large corporates / ATSChoose the photo-free version as most ATS cannot process images

Professional headshot (if used)Head-and-shoulders, plain background, business attire

Listing age, gender, marital statusFCF: include only job-relevant information

Common rejection reasons

Adding a photo when applying to ATS-driven MNCs
Including irrelevant personal data (age, religion)
Using a casual photo instead of a professional headshot

Photo difficulty

Photo is optional and trending toward omission
If used, just a basic professional headshot

Frequently asked questions

Should a Singapore CV include a photo?

Not required and increasingly omitted. MOM recommends CVs focus on relevant skills and experience; for large corporates/ATS choose the photo-free version. Only consider a photo for presentation-focused roles.

Why does MOM advise dropping photos and personal data?

The Fair Consideration Framework aims to reduce bias: employers should assess on merit, so a CV needs no photo, age, gender, religion or race.

If I still want a photo, how should it look?

Use a professional headshot: head-and-shoulders, a plain white/grey background, business attire, even lighting and a friendly, professional expression.

Official sources

Singapore Ministry of Manpower — Fair Consideration Framework — Verified on 04/07/2026

Updated 04/07/2026

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