What is the required head height and eye-line position for a Singapore passport photo?

The biometric head height (measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull/hair crown) must fall strictly between 28.8mm and 34.2mm (64%–76% of total frame height, or 329–391px). The horizontal eye line must sit 24.8mm to 30.6mm (283–350px) from the bottom edge.

What background color is required for Singapore ICA Passport & NRIC Photo (35×45mm)?

The mandatory background color is Plain Matte White (#FFFFFF) (exact hex code #FFFFFF). Shadows, gradients, textured walls, or background objects are strictly prohibited. Our client-side neural matting engine automatically replaces any room background with pure #FFFFFF.

Can I wear eyeglasses in my Singapore passport photo?

No. Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA Singapore) strictly prohibits eyeglasses in Singapore ICA Passport & NRIC Photo (35×45mm) submissions. Remove all glasses before taking your photo unless you have a signed medical certificate.

How can I print Singapore ICA Passport & NRIC Photo (35×45mm) for $0.39 at CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart?

After our AI crops your photo to 35×45mm, click "Download 4×6" Pharmacy Print Sheet". Our engine tiles 8 calibrated copies (4×2 Grid (8 Photos)) onto a standard 1800×1200px (300 DPI) 4×6" canvas with 1px cutting guides. Order a standard 4×6" glossy print at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or Boots for ~$0.39 instead of paying $16.99 for in-store passport photography.

Official Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA Singapore) Specification

🇸🇬Singapore ICA Passport & NRIC Photo (35×45mm)

Pre-calibrated to 1.38"×1.77" (35×45mm) at 300 DPI (400×514px) with Plain Matte White (#FFFFFF) backdrop.

Print Sheet

8 Photos / 4×6"

File Limit

20–150 KB

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Instant background removal, head-height alignment, and 8-photo 4×6" print sheet for Singapore ICA Passport & NRIC Photo (35×45mm).

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3. Backdrop & Lighting

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Official required color: Plain Matte White (#FFFFFF)

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Official Measurement Blueprint

Singapore ICA Passport & NRIC Photo (35×45mm) Size & Head Position

Plain Matte White (#FFFFFF)• 300 DPI

Physical & Digital Size

1.38" × 1.77" (35 × 45 mm) • 400×514px at 300 DPI (20–150 KB)

Top of Head to Chin Size

64% to 76% of frame (1.13"–1.35" / 28.8–34.2 mm). Auto-targeted to 70.0%.

Eye Line from Bottom Edge

55% to 68% from bottom (0.98"–1.2" / 24.8–30.6 mm). Auto-targeted to 61.5%.

Official Rules Summary

• Glasses: Not Allowed
• Both Ears Visible: Mandatory
• Background: Plain Matte White (#FFFFFF)

Authority: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA Singapore)Full Singapore ICA Passport & NRIC Photo (35×45mm) Guide & Specs

Official Measurement Table

Singapore ICA Passport & NRIC Photo (35×45mm) Technical Requirements

Physical Print Size	35 × 45 mm (1.38" × 1.77")
Digital Pixel Dimensions	400 × 514 px @ 300 DPI
Crown-to-Chin Head Height	28.8–34.2 mm (1.13"–1.35" / 64%–76%)
Eye Height from Bottom Edge	24.8–30.6 mm (0.98"–1.2" / 55%–68%)
Official Background Color	Plain Matte White (#FFFFFF)
Eyeglasses & Ears Policy	Glasses: Strictly Prohibited • Ears: Both Ears Must Be Visible
Portal File Size Window	20 KB to 150 KB (JPEG with 300 DPI JFIF header)

Avoid Portal Rejection

Top Singapore Photo Rejection Reasons

!Uploading a 72 DPI or 96 DPI browser image instead of an exact 300 DPI JFIF file
!Head height outside the mandatory 28.8–34.2mm window
!Side-lighting shadows or off-white wall background instead of #FFFFFF

4-Step Guide

How to Make Your Singapore ICA Passport & NRIC Photo (35×45mm)

1
Upload or Capture Your Portrait for Singapore ICA Passport & NRIC Photo (35×45mm)
Drop an existing phone photo or use the live webcam capture in our browser studio. Stand 1.5 meters away from a window for even facial lighting (cheek luminance asymmetry ≤ 22%).
2
Run the 478-Point Biometric Mesh & 20-Point Compliance Audit
Our on-device MediaPipe FaceLandmarker locates your pupils (#468, #473), chin (#152), and crown, automatically leveling head tilt up to ±8° and verifying Singapore pose tolerances (roll ≤ 2.5°, yaw ≤ 4°).
3
Auto-Crop to 35×45mm & Replace Background with #FFFFFF
The mathematical crop engine scales your head to the exact midpoint (31.5mm) and places your eye line at 27.7mm from the bottom while the 6-class neural segmenter and guided filter composite you onto #FFFFFF.
4
Download 300-DPI Digital JPEG or 8-Up 4×6" Print Sheet
Export the single 400×514px JPEG with binary-patched 300 DPI JFIF headers for online portals, or download the 4×6" Pharmacy Sheet (4×2 Grid (8 Photos)) to print at 100% scale.

Frequently Asked Questions — Singapore ICA Passport & NRIC Photo (35×45mm)

Verified biometric rules and printing instructions for Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA Singapore).

According to Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA Singapore), the official Singapore ICA Passport & NRIC Photo (35×45mm) size is 35mm × 45mm (1.38" × 1.77"). For digital portal uploads at 300 DPI, the exact pixel resolution is 400 × 514 pixels with a file size between 20 KB and 150 KB.

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