Singapore IC photo size (NRIC)

Photograph requirements for Singapore identity card (NRIC) registration and re-registration: 400 × 514 pixels, white background, JPG or PNG format. Checked against the official sources in October 2026.

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Identity card (NRIC)400 × 514 pixels

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  • Please use a recent front-facing photograph with your eyebrows and both ears visible.
  • A plain background gives a better result when the background is changed.

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Singapore IC photo size (NRIC): requirements

The tool above is already set to these requirements.

Required size
400 × 514 pixels
This tool exports
400 × 514 pixels
Print size
3.5 × 4.5 cm
Background
White background
File size
Not specified
File format
JPG or PNG format
Other requirements
  • The photograph must be in colour and taken within the last 3 months.
  • Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed. Your eyes, both shoulders and your hair must be fully visible.
  • Spectacle lenses must be clear, and coloured contact lenses are not allowed. Headgear worn for religious or racial reasons must be dark in colour.
  • The digital photograph must be the original. It must not be altered or enhanced in any way, including with computer software or mobile apps.
  • The file may be in jpg, jpeg, heic, heif or png format, not more than 8 MB.
Source
Checked: October 2026

A digital photograph is submitted when you register for your identity card at 15 years of age, and when you re-register at 30 and 55 years of age. For first registration, your fingerprints are also taken in person.

Questions

When do I need to submit a new IC photo?
Singapore citizens and permanent residents register for an identity card at 15 years of age, and re-register at 30 and 55 years of age. Each time, a recent digital colour photograph, taken within the last 3 months, is submitted.
Can I wear spectacles in my IC photo?
Yes, if the lenses are clear and your eyes are fully visible. Coloured contact lenses are not allowed.
Can I change the background of my photograph?
ICA states that the photograph must not be altered or enhanced in any way, and that the background must be white. If you can, take the photograph against a plain white wall and select Original in Step 3, so that the tool only crops and resizes it. ICA checks every photograph after it is uploaded.