What happens if ICA rejects my passport photo?
Your application will be delayed if your photograph does not meet ICA’s requirements. ICA will notify you via post/email if your photo is rejected and give directives for the way forward.
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Your application will be delayed if your photograph does not meet ICA’s requirements. ICA will notify you via post/email if your photo is rejected and give directives for the way forward.
The processing time for a passport is around four to six weeks upon ICA’s receipt of the application, if you have submitted all the necessary documents. The processing time will be longer if your photograph does not meet the requirements. You will be notified of the outcome by email.
The processing time for a passport is around one to two weeks upon ICA’s receipt of the application. The processing time will be longer if your photograph does not meet the requirements. You will be notified of the outcome by post or email. Please check your email.
Singapore allows walk-ins for passport renewal at the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) building. In-person passport application is strictly by appointment only. The documents required are the same for both modes (online & in-person) of application.
You can renew your passport in advance in Singapore. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) allows Singaporean citizens to apply for a passport renewal up to one year before the expiration date of their current passport. This means that if your passport is still valid but will expire within the next year, you can submit … Read more
It is possible to renew your passport at almost any time within its validity period. However, it is only recommended to do so more than 9 months to 1 year ahead of its expiry for a legitimate reason.