Do you need a photo for a Philippines passport?
The Embassy in Singapore photographs you. Its requirement list for an adult ePassport renewal is an online appointment, personal appearance, the application form, a PSA birth certificate and your current passport — a photograph is not on it, and the picture, fingerprints and signature are captured at your appointment. If you want one for another purpose, note that the background colour below is the older blue standard and current guidance is usually given as white; we could not reach a page that settles it.
So there is nothing to buy for the application itself. People do still make one of these for an employer's HR record or their own file, and the specification below is the one to match if you want that. If you only need the pass, you are done — close this page.
TL;DR You probably do not need to submit a photo for this document — the authority does not ask you for one. If you want one anyway: A Philippines passport photo is 35 × 45 mm on a blue (older DFA standard) background, supplied at 413 × 531 px (300 DPI). The expression must be neutral, mouth closed, looking directly at camera, and the photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.
Specification at a glance
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI |
| Background | blue (older DFA standard) (#6AACDD) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Gaze | Directly at camera |
| Maximum age of photo | 6 months |
Rules that apply to this document
- Renewal in Singapore: the Embassy's requirement list is appointment, personal appearance, form, PSA birth certificate and current passport — no photograph
- Blue is the older DFA background; current guidance is widely given as plain white, and we have no authoritative page for either
- No eyeglasses
- Both ears and both eyebrows visible
Can I wear a head covering?
A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
Where these figures come from
Checked on 2026-09-06 against the issuing authority's own page — what was confirmed there is that no photograph is submitted. The measurements below were not separately verified, and matter only if you want a photo for your own purposes. Published by the issuing authority: www.philippine-embassy.org.sg. SGfoto is independent, not affiliated with or endorsed by any government or issuing authority, and does not guarantee acceptance. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Common questions
- What size is a Philippines passport photo?
- A Philippines passport photo is 35 × 45 mm, printed or supplied digitally at 413 × 531 pixels (300 DPI), on a blue (older DFA standard) background.
- Can I take a Philippines passport photo with my phone?
- Yes. Take a plain, front-facing photo in even light and SGfoto reformats it to 35 × 45 mm on a blue (older DFA standard) background. Hold the phone at eye level — a shot from above or below looks less like you.
- How recent must a Philippines passport photo be?
- It must have been taken within the last 6 months.
- Can I wear a head covering in a Philippines passport photo?
- A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
- How much does a Philippines passport photo cost on SGfoto?
- The watermarked preview is free, so you see the result before paying. The full-resolution file is S$1.99.
Make one anyway, for your own file →
Free watermarked preview. S$1.99 for the full-resolution file.