Singapore singapore driving licence photo requirements
The 35 × 45 mm photo rules set by Traffic Police (Singapore Police Force) for the Singapore singapore driving licence, with the official wording and sources.
Quick answer
What size is the Singapore singapore driving licence photo?
A Singapore driving licence photo is a coloured passport-size photograph (35 x 45 mm is the Singapore standard) on a white background, with a matte or semi-matte finish, taken within the last 3 months. The Traffic Police also require your eyes to look straight ahead, both ears and eyebrows to be visible, and no tinted spectacles.
A Singapore driving licence photo is a coloured, passport-size photograph on a white background with a matte or semi-matte finish. When you need one depends on the service: converting a foreign licence, changing your licence particulars or renewing at 65 and above.
The Traffic Police describe the photo as "passport-size" without giving exact measurements; 35 x 45 mm is the standard Singapore passport size.
Singapore singapore driving licence photo size and specifications
The requirements as published by Traffic Police (Singapore Police Force):[1]
| Print size | Passport size (the Singapore standard is 35 x 45 mm; the Traffic Police do not state exact measurements) |
|---|---|
| Background | White |
| Colour | Coloured photograph |
| Photo age | Taken within the last 3 months |
| Print quality | Matte or semi-matte finish |
| Pixels when printed | 413 × 531 px at 300 dpi · 827 × 1063 px at 600 dpi (calculated) |
Key requirements
- Face
Eyes looking straight ahead, with both ears and eyebrows visible.
- Glasses
No tinted spectacles.
- Foreign licence conversion
Bring 1 coloured passport-size photo (white background, matte or semi-matte) to your appointment at Traffic Police Headquarters, 10 Ubi Avenue 3. The fee is S$50, payable by NETS, debit or credit card, or SGQR.
- New licence
If you enrolled as a learner from 1 October 2018, you do not need to supply a photo: the photo taken at your driving centre is printed on your licence. The fee is S$50 for Singapore citizens and PRs.
- Replacement licence
A replacement for a lost or damaged licence costs S$25 and reuses your previous photo, so no new photo is needed.
- Changing your photo or particulars
Book an appointment to change your driving licence particulars and bring one recent Singapore passport-size photo with a white background. The fee is S$25 and the new licence takes about 14 working days.
- Renewal at 65 and above
Drivers aged 65 and above with Class 4, 4A or 5 licences need a matte, passport-sized colour photograph on a white background when renewing.
Sample photos
How a Singapore singapore driving licence photo should look, and the mistakes that most often get photos rejected. Each example is drawn to this document's 35 × 45 mm and background colour.
Illustrations, not real photos. The official rules above always take priority; some documents do not allow glasses at all.
Glasses
No tinted spectacles.
Printed and digital photos
A printed photo with a matte or semi-matte finish is brought to the appointment.
Where to submit the photo
For a foreign licence conversion, complete an online pre-assessment, then book an appointment at Traffic Police Headquarters, 10 Ubi Avenue 3, and bring the photo with the other documents on the checklist. For a changed photo or particulars, bring it to your booked appointment.
How to get your Singapore singapore driving licence photo
- Check the official requirements. Read the official specification for the Singapore singapore driving licence: 35 × 45 mm print, white background. Check the rules on pose, expression, glasses and headwear below.
- Take the photo. Follow the key requirements: face; glasses; foreign licence conversion; new licence.
- Prepare a print or digital file. A printed photo with a matte or semi-matte finish is brought to the appointment.
- Submit the photo with your application. For a foreign licence conversion, complete an online pre-assessment, then book an appointment at Traffic Police Headquarters, 10 Ubi Avenue 3, and bring the photo with the other documents on the checklist.
Singapore singapore driving licence photo FAQ
Bring one coloured passport-size photograph with a matte or semi-matte finish on a white background, taken within the last three months, to your appointment at Traffic Police Headquarters.
Usually not. If you enrolled as a learner from 1 October 2018, the photo taken at your driving centre is printed on your licence.
No. A replacement licence reuses your previous photo. To change the photo, book an appointment to change your licence particulars.
Related photo specifications
Other Singapore documents
- Passport photo 35 × 45 mm
- Visa photo 35 × 45 mm
- ID card photo 35 × 45 mm
- PR, citizenship, LTVP and student's pass photo 400 × 514 px
- Work pass (employment pass, S pass, work permit) photo
- Student card photo 35 × 45 mm
- Student concession card photo
Driving licences nearby
- Bangladesh driving licence photo
- China driving licence photo 520 × 756 px
- India driving licence photo 35 × 45 mm
- Japan driving licence photo 24 × 30 mm
- Japan international driving permit photo 35 × 45 mm
- Sri Lanka driving licence photo 35 × 45 mm
Also 35 × 45 mm
- Afghanistan visa photo 35 × 45 mm
- Algeria passport photo 35 × 45 mm
- Algeria visa photo 35 × 45 mm
- Algeria ID card photo 35 × 45 mm
- Algeria residence permit photo 35 × 45 mm
- Algeria work permit photo 35 × 45 mm
- Andorra passport photo 35 × 45 mm
- Anguilla passport photo 35 × 45 mm
- Antigua and Barbuda passport photo 35 × 45 mm
- Armenia visa photo 35 × 45 mm
- All Singapore photo specifications
- Driving licences: photo rules by country
- Every document that uses a 35 × 45 mm photo
- Photo specifications in Asia
Official sources
- Singapore Police Force (SPF). Checklist for conversion of foreign driving licence (PDF) police.gov.sg. Checked 28 October 2026.
- Singapore Police Force (SPF). Book appointment to convert foreign driving licence police.gov.sg. Checked 28 October 2026.
- Singapore Police Force (SPF). Application, replacement and renewal of driving licence police.gov.sg. Checked 28 October 2026.
- Singapore Police Force (SPF). Book appointment to change driving licence particulars police.gov.sg. Checked 28 October 2026.
Requirements can change, so always confirm with Traffic Police (Singapore Police Force) before you apply. WorldPhotoSpecs is independent and not affiliated with any government.
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