Singapore eVisa Photo Requirements

It depends. If your passport photo meets the Singapore eVisa specifications (35 x 45 mm, white background, JPEG or PNG format, 20 KB to 2 MB), you can use it. However, many passport photos are taken for different size requirements and may not meet the exact ICA specifications. If you apply through SingaporeeVisa.sg, you can upload your passport photo and our team will resize and adjust it to meet the correct specifications before submission.

All glasses must be removed for your eVisa photo, including prescription frames and tinted lenses. There are no exceptions. Religious head coverings such as hijabs, turbans, or yarmulkes are permitted, but your full face from forehead to chin must be clearly visible with no shadows cast by the headwear. The covering must not obscure any part of your facial features.

Photo issues are one of the most common reasons for eVisa delays and rejections. ICA has strict requirements and automated systems may flag photos that do not comply. When you apply through SingaporeeVisa.sg, our team reviews and formats every photo before submission, so technical issues like wrong dimensions, file size, or minor background problems will not cause a rejection.

Yes. Photo formatting is included with every application at no extra charge. Our team resizes your photo to the exact 35 x 45 mm dimensions, crops it correctly so your face fills 70-80% of the frame, adjusts the background if needed, and optimises the file size and format to meet ICA requirements. You just need to upload a clear, well-lit photo of yourself.

Yes. Modern smartphone cameras produce photos that are more than sufficient quality for eVisa applications. Stand in front of a plain white wall, use natural daylight or soft indoor lighting, hold the phone at eye level, and make sure the photo is sharp and well-lit. Remove your glasses, look directly at the camera with a neutral expression, and have someone else take the photo if possible. Our team will handle the cropping and formatting from there.

ICA requires the photo file to be between 20 KB and 2 MB in either JPEG (.jpg) or PNG (.png) format. Photos taken directly with a smartphone camera are usually within this range. Photos sent through messaging apps like WhatsApp are often over-compressed and may fall below the minimum. When you apply through SingaporeeVisa.sg, our team optimises the file to the correct size and format, so you do not need to worry about this.

Yes. The Singapore eVisa photo specifications are the same for all 28 eligible nationalities. ICA applies the same photo standards regardless of which country you are applying from. The requirements listed on this page apply to everyone.

No. ICA requires a neutral expression with your mouth closed. A natural, relaxed face is fine, but visible teeth, wide smiles, or exaggerated expressions will cause the photo to be rejected. Both eyes must be open and looking directly at the camera.