How to Apply For a Singapore Passport Online? ICA Guidelines

Applying for a Singapore passport online lets citizens submit a new or renewal application through ICA using Singpass. A new colour photo is required, and applicants collect the approved passport separately. Citizens overseas can also apply online, though ICA requires an in-person visit to the selected mission at least once during the application or collection process.

This guide will walk you through the Singapore passport online application process. It will highlight important requirements and offer tips to make the passport application hassle-free.

Table of contents

• The Role of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in Issuing Passports
• Who is Eligible to Apply for Singapore Passport Online?
• MyICA Passport Application Process Step-by-step
• Documents Required for Singapore Passport Application
• ICA Passport Application for a Baby
• Singapore Passport Photo Requirements
• Singapore Passport Photo Editor Online
• MyICA Passport Processing Time
• MyICA Passport Fees
• How to check your Singapore passport application status online?

The Role of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in Issuing Passports

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is in charge of issuing passports to Singaporean citizens, whether they are in Singapore or abroad. As the agency responsible for border control, ICA handles various immigration and registration services, including:

• Issuing passports and identity cards to Singapore citizens.
• Providing immigration passes and permits to foreigners.
• Enforcing immigration and registration laws and regulations.

Who is Eligible to Apply for Singapore Passport Online?

You can apply for a passport online using ICA's e-Service through your SingPass, if you are a Singaporean citizen.

Eligible applicants include:

• Citizens born in Singapore
• Foreign-born residents who have obtained Singapore citizenship
• Children born overseas who have obtained Singapore citizenship

MyICA Passport Application Process Step-by-step

Follow these simple steps to apply for your Singapore passport online using MyICA:

1. Open ICA's passport application page and follow its e-Service link. Log in using Singpass.
2. Once logged in, go to the “e-Services” tab and click on “Apply for Passport”.
3. Fill in your personal details, including your NRIC number and contact information.
4. Upload your digital passport photo. Make sure the photo meets all the requirements to avoid delays.
5. Submit your application.
6. Make the payment.
7. Check the outcome notification sent by ICA. If approved, arrange passport collection within one month, following ICA's collection guidance.

Documents Required for Singapore Passport Application

When applying for your passport online, you will need the following:

• Identity Card Number, Birth Certificate Number, or Citizenship Certificate Number.
• A recent passport-sized photo (taken within the last three months) that meets ICA photo requirements.
• A Visa or Mastercard credit/debit card, American Express credit card, internet direct debit account with a participating Singapore bank, or PayNow for payment.

ICA Passport Application for a Baby

The first passport for a newborn Singapore citizen is free if the application is submitted through MyICA on or before the child's first birthday. Otherwise, the usual application fee applies.

You can apply for a child's passport through the ICA e-Service. ICA also lists counter applications at the ICA Services Centre and applications submitted in person at a Singapore Overseas Mission.

To apply for a baby's passport, you will generally need the following documents:

• Child's Identity Card Number, Birth Certificate Number, or Citizenship Certificate Number as proof of Singaporean citizenship.
• Child's current passport expiry date, if you are renewing it.
• A recent passport-sized color photo of the child (taken within the last three months).
• An accepted online payment method, including PayNow.

Singapore Passport Photo Requirements

For your passport application, your photos need to meet certain standards to be accepted. Here are the key requirements:

• The photo must be in color.
• For online submissions, ICA recommends 400 × 514 pixels. The accepted formats are JPG, JPEG, HEIC, HEIF and PNG, with a maximum file size of 8 MB.
• For a hardcopy application through a Singapore Overseas Mission, the print must measure 35 × 45 mm, without a border, on matte or semi-matte paper.
• The photo background must be plain white, or light grey if the applicant has white hair.
• Lighting and contrast must be even.
• Head coverings habitually worn for religious or racial custom are allowed if they do not obscure facial features and are not white.
• The head should be centered in the picture, with the entire head, hair, and shoulders visible.
• No external objects should be in the picture.

ICA advises against selfies and recommends asking someone else to take your photo with a phone. Check the complete ICA photo guidelines before submitting it.

For more examples, see our Singapore passport photo guide.

Singapore Passport Photo Editor Online

One of the simplest ways to ensure your passport photo meets all the necessary requirements is to use professional online tools. Visafoto.com effortlessly adjusts your photo to comply with ICA passport photo standards! Since 2013, Visafoto has specialized in processing photos for various documents like passports, visas, and driver's licenses worldwide.

Just take a photo of yourself following the basic guidelines and upload it to our Singapore passport size photo maker. We’ll take care of the format, background, size, quality and dimensions for you.

First, take a photo of yours under daylight like this one:

You'll receive both a digital version for online submissions and a print-ready file.

MyICA Passport Processing Time

ICA usually processes applications made in Singapore in one to two weeks after receiving a complete application. A rejected photo or a change to the principal name or surname can extend processing to four weeks. Its application page estimates four to six weeks for overseas applications, while the September 2026 overseas form says five to eight weeks. Check with your selected mission and allow time for collection.

MyICA Passport Fees

ICA lists the following passport application fees:

• Online application: S$70
• Application at an ICA Services Centre counter or Singapore Overseas Mission: S$80

If your passport is lost or damaged, you'll have to pay the passport fee plus a non-refundable penalty fee for a replacement:

• S$50 for the first replacement
• S$100 for a subsequent replacement

For Singaporean babies under 1 year old applying for their first passport, the application fee is waived if submitted through the MyICA system.

How to check your Singapore passport application status online?

You can check your online passport application's status through MyICA:

1. Go to ICA's passport application page linked above and follow the MyICA link.
2. Log in with Singpass and open the passport application status enquiry.
3. If you applied through an overseas mission using a paper form, ask that mission how to check your application status.

Last updated: 23 September 2026.