Visa · Singapore

Singapore Visa Photo (ICA)

Singapore visa photo follows ICA rules: a 400 × 514 px digital image, plain white background, front view, neutral expression, taken within the last 3 months per ICAO. JPG/PNG/HEIC, up to 8 MB.

Photo difficulty6/10

Photo specs

Print size	35 × 45 mm (nếu in)
Digital size	400 × 514 px (nộp online)
Resolution	300
Background	Plain white (#FFFFFF)
Head size	Chin to crown about 25–35 mm per ICAO
Quantity	1 digital photo for online e-Service
Recency	Taken within the last 3 months
File note	JPG/JPEG/PNG/HEIC/HEIF, max 8 MB

35 × 45 mm (nếu in) · Chin to crown about 25–35 mm per ICAO

Detailed rules

Smiling / open mouthNeutral expression, both eyes open, mouth closed

Editing / enhancing the photoICA prohibits any alteration or enhancement

Glossy printPrints must be on matte / non-reflective paper

GlassesBetter to remove; if worn, eyes clear with no glare

Head coveringReligious reasons only, face fully visible

Common rejection reasons

Using a selfie so sharpness and proportions fail
Photo older than 3 months, not the current appearance
Background not pure white or with shadows

Photo difficulty

Strict pure-white ICAO background
Fixed 400 × 514 px digital size
Tight 3-month recency window

Frequently asked questions

What pixel size for the Singapore online visa photo?

ICA requires a 400 × 514 px digital photo for e-Service upload, white background, JPG/PNG/HEIC up to 8 MB.

How recent must the Singapore visa photo be?

It must be a new colour photo taken within the last 3 months and not altered.

Official sources

Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) — Photo Guidelines — Verified on 04/07/2026

Updated 04/07/2026

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