Singapore passport
Prepare your Singapore passport photo at home.
IC Photo Go SG · Singapore
Singapore passport and IC photos from your phone
Take or choose a photo, check the framing, and save it for your application.
Singapore passportNRIC / FINVisa & passesDigital & printed
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Select your photo here, then download IC Photo Go SG to crop, clean the background, resize, and save it in the app.
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IC Photo Go SG (IC Photo Singapore+)
Create Your Singapore Passport/IC Photos in Just a Few Simple Steps with Higher Quality and Lower Prices.
IC Photo Go SG is your trusted app for creating ICA-compliant passport and NRIC photos from the comfort of your home. Recommended by users and recognized for its precision photo editing, this app eliminates the hassle of visiting photo booths or waiting in queues.
Designed to meet the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore’s official requirements, IC Photo Singapore helps you generate high-quality, passport-size photos that are ready for submission — whether for Singapore NRIC, passport, or visa applications.
Skip the stress and get perfectly formatted photos with ease. IC Photo Singapore+: the go-to passport photo app in Singapore, trusted for convenience, compliance, and quality.
Lighting Balance for ICA-Approved Photos
Ensure your Singapore passport or NRIC photo has even lighting on your face. Avoid harsh shadows or bright spots that may lead to rejection under ICA photo guidelines. The IC Photo Singapore app helps you achieve well-balanced lighting effortlessly.
Clean, ICA-Compliant Background
Use a plain white or light grey background. Avoid busy or cluttered backgrounds that can cause your passport photo to be rejected. With IC Photo Singapore, background cleanup is done automatically.
Proper Positioning for NRIC and Passport Photos
Stand at a neutral distance from the camera with your face fully visible. Avoid tilting your head or shoulders. The IC Photo Singapore app helps with proper alignment and framing for passport and NRIC submissions.
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Professional IC Passport SG Photos
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Quickly create your IC photo with just a few taps.
Clear Guidance Every Step of the Way
Follow our straightforward instructions to ensure your IC photos meet official standards.
Singapore document photos
Create Singapore-Compliant ID Photos for:
NRIC / FIN
Create an IC photo with clear framing and a clean background.
Singapore visa
Prepare a photo for your Singapore visa application.
Driving licence
Create a photo for your driving licence application.
Employment & S Pass
Prepare a photo for an Employment Pass or S Pass.
PR & Student Pass
Create a photo for a PR or Student Pass application.
ICA Photo Submissions
Digital and printed photos for ICA photo submissions.
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Steps to Take Your Photo
You can take multiple photos. For the best results, align yourself using the positioning guidance.
Singapore passport and IC photo technical details
| EXPRESSION Neutral Expression | Photo Size 35 × 45 mm | Photo Pixel 400 × 514 px | Photo DPI 300 / 600 DPI |
| Head Height 25 – 35 mm | Background Color Must be in white | Recency Taken in the last 3 months for a Singapore passport application | Smile No smiling |
| Glasses Not allowed to alter your appearance in any way | Eyes and Ears Visible, no hide | Shadows Not allowed | Posture Stand straight and look directly into the lens |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should a Singapore passport photo be?
A Singapore passport photo needs to be 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm). When applying online, your photo should be 400 × 514 pixels.
Is smiling allowed in a Singapore passport photo?
Smiling is not permitted in a Singapore passport photo. You must maintain a neutral expression without showing your teeth.
What should you avoid in a Singapore passport photo?
To make sure your Singapore passport photo is accepted, avoid these common mistakes:
- Hair or headpieces covering your face, especially the eyes, eyebrows, and ears.
- Reflections on glasses that hide your eyes. While you can wear glasses if you usually do, sometimes you may need to take them off to ensure your eyes are visible.
- Wearing tinted glasses or sunglasses.
- Any changes to the photo that alter your appearance, like removing or adding birthmarks, moles, or tattoos.
- Distorting the image in any way.
- Photos that are too bright (overexposed) or too dark (underexposed).
What's the dress code for a Singapore passport photo?
When taking a passport photo in Singapore, it's important to dress appropriately. Avoid sleeveless tops, off-shoulder garments, hats, and any other types of headwear, except for those worn for religious reasons.
Photo guides
From the blog
What to Avoid in a Singapore Passport Photo
Check visibility, glasses, image quality and natural appearance before saving your photo.
Lighting, Background and Positioning for Singapore Photos
Prepare an evenly lit photo with a clean background and straight positioning.
Singapore Passport Photo Size and Expression Guide
Photo dimensions, expression and clothing guidance from IC Photo Go SG.