8 Best Passport and ID Photo Studios in Singapore (2026)
Compare 8 passport, visa and NRIC photo studios in Singapore, from mall walk-in shops to booked portrait studios, with what each says it offers.
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AI image by LocalRankA passport or NRIC photo sits in your wallet for years, yet most people grab whichever shop is nearest. Singapore offers more choice than that, from mall photo-printing chains that take walk-ins to portrait studios where you reserve a slot and get a few frames to pick from. This list covers eight places whose own pages describe passport, visa or ID photo work, and it notes where each says to book first. Everything here is drawn from the businesses' own websites as read in October 2026, so treat details as claims and confirm the current process, formats and opening hours with the studio before you travel.
1. Foto Express
Foto Express is a heartland photo-printing chain, and its own passport and ID page says walk-in service is available at all outlets. The page lists Singapore passport photos, visa and immigration photos, and ID or official-document photos, each offered as hard copy and soft copy. It describes the service as quick, done in store with professional lighting, and says the team works to official photo guidelines. Its outlets page names ten mall branches, among them AMK Hub, Bedok Mall, Clementi Mall, JEM and Thomson Plaza, with opening hours shown as ten in the morning to nine at night. For other size formats, the page points customers to a WhatsApp button or a quotation form, so ask there before travelling for an unusual visa size.
Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Clementi and other malls
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2. FotoHub
FotoHub is a photo-imaging company with a chain of retail stores, and the Photo ID section of its e-shop states that passport photo taking is available at all retail outlets. Shoppers choose a country first, with options spanning Singapore, Malaysia, China, Japan, India, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Schengen area and others, then either order through the e-shop or head to a store. Mall directories list its outlets at places such as Tampines Mall, NEX and Jurong Point. The site does not say whether appointments are needed, so treat a store visit as a walk-in and use the head-office number it publishes if you want to confirm queues or a particular country format before going.
Tampines, Jurong and other malls
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3. Standard Photo
Standard Photo presents itself as a long-running photo and printing business, and its passport photo page says the team has handled the requirements of governing bodies for nearly five decades. The page covers passport renewals, visas, legal documents, corporate IDs, student cards and driving licences. It sets out three options: a photo shoot with six printed 35mm by 45mm copies, a photo shoot with a soft copy file, or both together. Add-ons it lists include extra prints, extra soft copies, a background colour change and black-and-white conversion. The site gives a MacPherson Road address as its main contact and also has a Studio section. The page does not state whether walk-ins are accepted, so confirm before you go.
MacPherson
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4. PhotoNow
PhotoNow is a self-photo studio at The Centrepoint on Orchard Road, and its site carries a separate passport photo page. That page says the shoot is served by a photographer, with prints and a soft copy ready within about thirty minutes. It offers several dimensions, including the 35mm by 45mm size it labels for Singapore passports and NRIC, plus formats it ties to China, the United States and other countries. Photos are taken against a plain white background, and the page says only minor touch-ups are made, with no edits beyond that. The homepage says online booking is recommended, that walking in is usually fine on weekdays, and that weekends should be booked ahead. Daily hours run from late morning into the evening.
5. H2 Studio
H2 Studio is a photography studio and rental space in Midview City, and it keeps a dedicated Passport and ID Photo page. The page says photos are compliant with Singapore ICA requirements, emailed to you in about fifteen minutes, and retaken free of charge if rejected. It lists studio lighting, a choice of shots, retouching and custom crops for foreign visas such as the US, China and India, and says infants can be photographed. It also sets out ICA-style tips on clothing, glasses and contact lenses. The FAQ recommends booking an appointment to avoid waiting, so expect a reserved slot rather than a pure walk-in. The page places the studio a short walk from Bright Hill MRT.
Midview City, Sin Ming
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6. Studio03
Studio03 is a Korean-style profile and ID photography studio at CT Hub 2 near Lavender, and its homepage title pitches IC photos near ICA. The site lists IC and passport photography alongside profile photos and hair and makeup, and says it offers more than fifty backdrop colours. Its copy describes photographers who blend artistry with technical precision, and the site has a Bookings page, so plan on reserving a session rather than dropping in. Time Out Singapore profiled the studio in 2025 for its flattering approach to NRIC and passport portraits, reporting that the editing stays natural and within ICA requirements. It suits people who care how an ID photo looks, though the official ICA rules remain the ones that count.
7. Hong Ray Photography
Hong Ray Photography is a wider photography business, and its Singapore Passport, Visa and NRIC page covers sessions serving Clementi, Bukit Batok and Jurong East. The page's terms say every session is strictly by appointment, with walk-ins not available, and customers arrange a slot over WhatsApp. It states that editing is limited to light touch-ups such as minor blemishes, wrinkles, eye bags and dark circles, and that heavy or stylistic edits like beauty-app effects, makeup or replaced outfits are not done because they may lead to rejection by government agencies. It also notes that photographers keep copyright of images unless agreed otherwise and may use selected images for portfolio display, with removal on request. A fit for west-side residents who prefer a booked slot.
Bukit Batok, Clementi and Jurong East
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8. Lawrence Photography
Lawrence Photography describes itself as a social enterprise that offers photo shoots, printing, studio rentals and workshops, and its site includes a Passport and NRIC photo service page. That page says sessions are led by studio photographers, that several takes are made so you can choose your preferred frame, and that quick edits such as brightening can be done on request. Prints and emailed digital copies are described as part of the session. It also says it takes photos for people with special needs and will amend a photo at no extra charge if an application is rejected for not meeting requirements. The site lists a studio in the Upper Thomson area and states that photo shoots are by appointment only.
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How to choose
- Decide first whether you need a walk-in or a booked slot. Mall photo-printing chains such as Foto Express say they take walk-ins, while several portrait studios on this list state that sessions are by appointment. If your passport expires soon or you are travelling next week, favour somewhere that says it serves customers without a reservation.
- Check what the studio actually delivers. Some pages describe printed copies, some a soft copy, and some both, and add-ons are often listed separately. If you are applying online you will want a digital file, and if you are submitting in person you may want prints, so read the service list before you pay.
- Match the photo format to the country. Singapore documents use the 35mm by 45mm size several studios mention, but visas for other countries can differ in size, background colour and glasses rules. Studios such as PhotoNow and H2 say they can cater to other formats, so state the destination when you book or enquire.
- Look at the studio's rejection policy and editing limits. Some pages promise a retake or amendment if an application is refused, and others say they avoid heavy retouching because it can cause rejection. Read those terms as the studio's own promise, then check the official ICA photo guidelines yourself, since the authority decides acceptance, not the studio.
- Consider convenience and comfort. A mall outlet near your home or workplace saves time, while a portrait studio may give you more frames to pick from and guidance on posing. Infants, people with special needs and anyone nervous in front of a camera should read each page for mentions of those situations and then ask.
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Amir Wahab is the founder and editor of LocalRank, an independent Singapore rankings and local guides publication.
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