ICA | Photo Guidelines

Common

Photo Guidelines

Things to note

• Your photograph must meet ICA’s requirements (see details below). Failure to meet these requirements can delay your application or result in its rejection.

• Your photograph must not be altered or enhanced in any way. This includes the modification of facial features and/or the usage of photo editing software.

Requirements

Taken within the last 3 months
Clear and in focus, 35mm wide by 45mm high, without any borders
In colour taken against a plain white background without shadows
Avoid white headgear and plain white clothing (headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide any facial features)
Full face with the upper shoulders visible, facing forward with eyes open
Hair must not cover the eyebrows or the eyes
Even exposure (must not be taken under direct lighting)
Spectacle frames must not cover part of the eyes
Spectacle lenses must not reflect or glare.

Additional requirements

Function	Image file format	File size no more than
Application for passport	jpg, jpeg or png file extension	2 MB
Re-registration for identity card	jpg, jpeg or png file extension	2 MB
Application for permanent residence	jpg or jpeg file extension	1 MB
All other applications	jpg file extension	60 KB

Dos and Don'ts

Have an even exposure (must not be taken under direct lighting)
Hair must not cover eyebrow or eyes
Spectacle frame should not cover part of the eyes. Lenses should not have reflections/glare
Full face with upper shoulders seen, facing forward with eyes open
In colour taken against plain white background without shadows
You should face the camera directly