Singapore visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Singapore entry visa (Form 14A) via authorised visa agents of the Singapore High Commission/Consulates in India need a photo that meets Singapore's rules. Below are the exact size, background and file rules from the official source, with a worked example and a checklist.
VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 17 OCT 2026
Singapore photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Full Singapore visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Singapore entry visa (Form 14A) via authorised visa agents of the Singapore High Commission/Consulates in India |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | 35 x 45 |
| Digital size (pixels) | 400 x 514 |
| File format | JPEG |
| File size | not more than 60 KB |
| Background | plain white, without shadows |
| Head / face size | Not stated by the official source |
| How recent | taken within the last 3 months |
| Glasses | Glasses must not cover the eyes or cause glare |
| Head covering | No headgear; religious or racial headwear allowed if it does not hide facial features. Avoid white headgear |
| Expression and pose | full face, facing forward, eyes open |
| Copies | 2 |
Other official rules
- Colour photo, no borders, matt or semi-matt finish
- Upper shoulders visible; hair must not cover eyebrows or eyes
- Avoid plain white clothing
- Even lighting
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a plain white, without shadows background
- full face, facing forward, eyes open
- Use a photo taken within the last 3 months
- Colour photo, no borders, matt or semi-matt finish
- Upper shoulders visible; hair must not cover eyebrows or eyes
- Avoid plain white clothing
Avoid
- Non-compliant photos may cause delay or rejection of the visa application (ICA)
- Glasses must not cover the eyes or cause glare
Worked example: getting the photo right first time
A 35 × 45 mm print at 300 DPI is 413 × 531 pixels. At 600 DPI it is 826 × 1062 pixels. Ask the studio for exactly 35 × 45 mm, not "passport size".
For the upload, export the image at 400 x 514 pixels as JPEG, keeping the file not more than 60 KB.
Order at least 2 copies, plus one spare in case the centre asks for a retake.
How to make your photo in 5 steps
- Stand against a plain wall with even light, or visit a photo studio
- Crop to 35 × 45 mm
- Check the background is plain white
- Export as JPEG (not more than 60 KB)
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
Free tools: passport photo maker · photo checker · photo resizer
Frequently asked questions
What is the Singapore visa photo size for Indians?
The official source gives 35 x 45 mm for a printed photo and 400 x 514 pixels for the digital upload.
What background colour is needed for a Singapore visa photo?
Plain white, without shadows.
Can I use my Indian passport photo (35 × 45 mm) for Singapore?
The size matches. Check the other rules too: background, recency (taken within the last 3 months) and any glasses rule, because a photo that fits the size can still be rejected.
How old can the photo be?
Taken within the last 3 months.
Can I wear glasses in my Singapore visa photo?
Glasses must not cover the eyes or cause glare
What file format and size does the upload accept?
Format: JPEG. Size: not more than 60 KB.
How many photos do I need?
2.
Where do these rules come from?
From High Commission of the Republic of Singapore, New Delhi: Visa information, checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026. Requirements can change, so the official page always has the final word.
Source and verification
Official source: High Commission of the Republic of Singapore, New Delhi: Visa information
Also checked: https://ask.gov.sg/ica/questions/clos83fvx01lz5k0wkrclrdwg
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: high.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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