Singapore Visa Photo Size and Maker
ICA asks for photos of exactly 400 x 514 pixels when you upload through its e-Services. Make one in a minute with the right size, a plain white background and no editing.
Singapore Visa · Step 1 of 4 · Add your photo
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How to
How to make a Singapore visa photo
- 1
Take a new photo
ICA wants a new photo for every application. Use the main camera from a little distance, not a selfie.
- 2
Check the crop
The tool frames your head and shoulders in the 400 x 514 pixel shape. Nudge the frame if needed.
- 3
Set a plain white background
Replace the wall behind you with white, without touching your face.
- 4
Download
A JPG of exactly 400 x 514 pixels for e-Services, or prints for a paper application.
Why this size
ICA photo guidelines for Singapore visas
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) sets the photo rules, which follow the ISO and ICAO standards. For uploads through ICA's e-Services the photo must be 400 x 514 pixels, as a JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC or HEIF file of up to 8 MB. Printed photos for a paper application must be on matte or semi matte paper, not glossy.
ICA asks for a new coloured photograph with every new application, and the photo must not be altered or enhanced in any way: no retouched skin, no changed face shape, no editing software. It does not recommend selfies, because a phone held at arm's length distorts the face and the light is rarely even.
This tool crops and resizes your photo and replaces only the background, so your face stays exactly as the camera took it.
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Upload size | 400 x 514 px |
| File types | JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF |
| File size | Up to 8 MB |
| Printed size | 35 x 45 mm |
| Print finish | Matte or semi matte |
| Editing | Not allowed |
| Selfies | Not recommended |
Tips
Tips that make a difference
Ask someone to take it
Matte prints only
Print at actual size
Avoid
Why Singapore visa photos get rejected
- Wrong pixel sizee-Services wants exactly 400 x 514 pixels. The tool makes that size, so do not resize it again.
- A beautified photoAny retouching counts as altering the photo. Turn off beauty modes before you shoot.
- A selfieArm's length distorts the face. Ask someone else to take it.
- Glossy printsUse matte or semi matte paper for printed photos.
FAQ
Singapore Visa: questions
- What is the Singapore visa photo size?
- 400 x 514 pixels for uploads through ICA's e-Services. Printed photos are 35 x 45 mm.
- What file types does ICA accept?
- JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC and HEIF, up to 8 MB.
- Can I use a selfie for a Singapore visa photo?
- ICA does not recommend it, because selfies are usually distorted and unevenly lit. Ask someone to take the photo.
- Can I edit my Singapore visa photo?
- No. ICA does not allow altered or enhanced photos. Cropping, resizing and a plain background are fine; changing your face is not.
- What paper should I print a Singapore visa photo on?
- Matte or semi matte photo paper, so the photo does not reflect light.
- Do I need a new photo for every application?
- Yes. ICA asks for a new coloured photograph for each new application.
- Is my photo uploaded to your site?
- No. The whole process runs in your browser.
Checked
How we checked this page
Checked by the SizePort team on .
We compare every size and rule on this page with the official sources below, and test the tool with sample photos before it goes live. Rules and platforms change, so if something here is out of date, tell us and we will correct it.
How the tool works
A small face detection model (YuNet, about 230 KB) runs in your browser, finds your eyes and chin, and places the frame so the head fills the share of the height the country asks for. You can move the frame. The tool then crops to the country's shape, can replace the background with the on-device AI model, and resizes to the official size at 300 DPI. Where the country sets a file size range, it keeps the JPG inside it. Everything happens in your browser; your images are never uploaded.