Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Know The Basic Requirements For Passport Photos In Singapore

By Justine Collins


The Singaporean passport is a crucial document that people in Singapore use when they travel abroad. It's issued only to Singaporean citizens. As passports are known to be a common target for counterfeit and illegal activities, the Singaporean government has very strict requirements for passports and passport photos. For this reason, anyone who applies for a passport and visa in Singapore but does not observe the photo standards would be rejected.

How To Get A Quality Passport Photo

If you're going to apply for a Singaporean passport for the first time, it's vital to know well the requirements to ensure a fast and hassle-free application process. First, you need to make sure that the photo you will use for your passport follows the set standards. To do so, you must find the right photography service that knows about these standards. For instance, one requirement for a passport photo Singapore applicants have to know is the standard 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm size. The image should be sharp and clear and should have no border.

Just like in taking other photos for identification card, you have to look directly into the camera. Make sure your eyes are wide open, and in case you're wearing glasses, there must be no glare or reflection so your eyes will appear clear in the photo. Tinted contact lens and sunglasses, however, are not allowed. Remove your hats or head covers as well as these are not allowed, except if you have to wear one for cultural or religious customs.

In most countries people normally use white backgrounds for their passport photos. So when having your photo taken, make sure you use white background with no decorations or other items found at your back. Your face, which should be at the center of the photo, must be between 2.5 cm and 3.5 in size. The top of your shoulders must be visible too.

Other Tips To Achieve A Good Passport Photo

Women don't need to wear a lot of make-up when having their passport photo taken. So if you are a woman, it is advisable that you keep a more natural look for your passport photo. And because colored lenses are not permitted, you can skip on wearing those on the day of your photo shoot or take them off before having your photo taken. To prevent the hassle of being rejected or having to repeat the photo session, it is best that you keep in mind and follow all the rules imposed on passport photos in Singapore.




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