SG Online ID Photo Maker

Make your perfect Passport photo, Passport Offline photo, Visa photo, Driving License photo, NRIC photo that meet all SG government requirements.

SG ID Photo Requirements

Image Quality

600 DPI resolution

Head Position

Face centered, eyes directly facing camera

Background

Plain white background with no patterns, textures, or shadows

Head Size & Position

Head must occupy 70-80% of the photo height, from the top of the head (including hair) to the bottom of the chin

Eyewear

No tinted glasses or sunglasses (clear prescription glasses without tint are allowed)

Clothing

Plain-colored clothing (no white or off-white). Avoid uniforms or camouflage patterns

Head Covering

No hats or head coverings unless for religious purposes (must not cast shadows on face)

Accessories

No headphones, earphones, or other accessories that obscure the face

Face Visibility

Full face must be clearly visible with no hair across eyebrows or eyes

Expression

Neutral expression with mouth closed, eyes open and looking straight at camera

Photo Quality

High resolution, sharp focus, no red-eye, even lighting with no shadows

Detailed Requirements

Remove all eyewear including tinted glasses and sunglasses (clear prescription glasses without glare are permitted).

Wear plain-colored clothing (no white/off-white) and avoid uniforms, uniform-like attire, or camouflage patterns.

Remove all head coverings unless for religious purposes (must show full face without shadows).

Take off all headphones, earphones, or hands-free devices.

Jewelry and facial piercings are allowed if they don't obscure your facial features.

Remove all face coverings including medical masks - your full face from forehead to chin must be clearly visible.

Maintain a neutral expression with mouth closed, eyes open and looking directly at the camera.

Ensure your head occupies 70-80% of the photo height (top of hair to bottom of chin).

Photo must have even lighting, sharp focus, and plain white background without shadows.

Tips to make a perfect photo

Lighting

Ensure you are facing a bright, natural light source such as a window or ring light. Good lighting is essential for a clear and professional-looking ID photo.
Avoid any shadows on your face or background, as they may cause your photo to be rejected for official documents like passport or visa applications.

Background

Choose a plain, solid-colored background—ideally white, off-white, or light gray—to meet the requirements of most ID photo standards, including passport, visa, and license photos."
Avoid backgrounds or objects that closely match your skin tone, hair, or clothing colors. Similar colors can cause blending issues with edges (hair, face, shoulders), reducing AI background removal accuracy.

Pose

Sit or stand upright with your head centered and shoulders squared. Proper posture is crucial for a balanced and compliant ID or passport photo.
Look directly at the camera lens with a neutral facial expression—no smiles, frowns, or exaggerated expressions. Your eyes should be open and clearly visible.

Singapore ID Photo Standards & Guaranteed Quality

Meets requirements for passport, visa, driving license and PR photos. 100% compliance with Singapore ICA photo specifications.

Instant Results

Get your digital ID photos in minutes, ready for online applications.

AI-Powered Processing

Advanced AI ensures seamless background removal, precise cropping, and accurate resizing.

Three Simple Steps

1. Choose Specifications

Select your ID photo requirements from our comprehensive list of supported formats.

2. Upload Your Photo

Upload any clear photo of yourself. Our AI will handle the rest.

3. Get Your ID Photo

Receive your professionally processed ID photo in just 2 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) requires strict compliance for all official photos: Must use pure white background (#FFFFFF) with no shadows or textures; Full face directly facing camera with both eyes open and clearly visible (no hair across eyebrows); Neutral expression with mouth closed; No glasses (except clear prescription glasses without tint/reflection); No head coverings except for religious purposes (must not obscure face). Photos must be recent (taken within last 3 months) and measure 35mm wide × 45mm tall with face occupying 70-80% of image height. These standards apply to NRIC, passport, student pass, work passes and all ICA-related documents.

For Singapore passport and NRIC applications, your photo must be precisely 35mm × 45mm with these specific measurements: Face height (from chin to crown) must be 25-35mm (70-80% of photo); Eyes must be 8mm from bottom of photo; Image resolution of at least 600 dpi. The background must be pure white (RGB 255,255,255) with no patterns. Our AI-powered tool automatically formats your photo to meet ICA's exact biometric specifications for Singapore identity documents, ensuring your application won't be rejected for technical photo issues.

Singapore ICA regulations prohibit all eyewear in NRIC and passport photos except for clear prescription glasses that meet strict criteria: Frames must not obscure eyes; No tinted lenses (even light tints); No glare/reflections on lenses; Frames cannot cover eyebrows. For guaranteed approval, ICA recommends removing glasses entirely. This policy applies to all Singapore government-issued documents including work passes and student passes. Our photo checker will identify and flag any problematic glare or frame coverage.

ICA requires all photos for Singapore documents to be taken within the last 3 months (more stringent than many countries). This applies to: Passport applications/renewals, NRIC registrations, work pass applications (EP, SP, WP), student pass applications, and LTVP applications. Even minor appearance changes (haircut, beard changes) within this period may require a new photo. Our system includes a timestamp verification feature to help Singapore applicants confirm their photo meets ICA's 3-month recency rule.

For Singapore official photos: Wear solid-colored clothing (dark colors recommended) that contrasts strongly with the white background - avoid white/off-white tops. Business attire is preferred (collared shirts, blouses). Strict prohibitions include: Uniforms (including company shirts), camouflage patterns, sleeveless/tank tops, or religious attire unless worn daily. These ICA clothing rules apply to NRIC, passport, employment pass, dependent pass, and all Singapore visa applications.

No. Singapore ICA mandates a neutral facial expression for all official photos: Mouth must be closed (no smiling); Eyes must be fully open and looking directly at camera; No raised eyebrows or facial expressions. This strict requirement applies to all Singapore government documents including NRIC, passport, work passes and student passes.

To take Singapore ICA-compliant photos at home: 1) Use a pure white wall with even lighting (no shadows) 2) Stand 1.5m from wall to avoid shadows 3) Use natural light facing you (no flash) 4) Keep camera at eye level 1m away 5) Ensure face covers 70-80% of frame 6) Maintain neutral expression.