By Larry Bent


Photos used for official government-issued documents normally follow strict guidelines. This is also true for pictures for passports issued in Singapore. The Southeast Asian country would reject passport applications instantly if the photo attached doesn't conform to its photo standards. If you're applying for a Singapore passport, be sure to follow instructions from the Singapore Passport Agency exactly to prevent rejection of your application. Better yet, have an expert photographer take your photo. They know precisely how to take a Singapore passport picture.

The standard picture size for a Singaporean passport is the same as the size used in some Asian countries, as well as in Italy, Australia, and Britain, which is 3.5cm x 4.5cm. It must be borderless in sharp and clear matte or semi-matte texture. You would need to present two copies to the Agency or submit a digital copy in JPEG format with 514 x 400 pixel in a CD. The file must not exceed 60 KB.

In taking a passport photo, make sure that you're looking directly into the camera and have your eyes wide open. Your head should be straight and the top of your shoulders should be visible. Your face in the picture must be in the middle and should measure 2.5cm x 2.5cm from the top of your head to the chin. Moles, birthmarks, tattoos, or any facial feature should be seen and should not be modified.

Remove your hat or any headgear in the photo, unless you wear them regularly for religious, racial, or cultural practices. And if you do, make sure that it doesn't hinder your face in any way. You can also wear eyeglasses if you normally wear them, but its frame shouldn't obscure your eyes and its lens shouldn't catch reflection from the flash. Sunglasses and other tinted lenses are not allowed. Take the photo against plain white background, but if your hair colour or head cover is in the same shade, you can use a slightly grey background.

passport photo singapore requirements, which are similar with the visa photo requirements, are very exacting. Any change from the standards set will be rejected. The Agency will even reject inferior photo prints so make sure your picture is clear and has no discolouration or blemish on it. You can take your picture yourself using a digital camera, but to be sure that your photo follows all requirements, turn to a professional photography service instead.




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