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Taiwan (ROC) Passport Photo (35 x 45 mm, chin to crown 32-36 mm, white background): size and requirements

The Taiwan size is 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 inches), or 413 x 531 pixels for online upload, file under 5 MB. The photographs must have a plain white background. The lighting must be uniform with no shadows or reflections on the face or in the background.; head 71 to 80 percent of the photo height. Photo taken within the last 6 months. Last verified 2026-10-10 against Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan), 'Passport Photos'.

For the two identical photographs submitted with a Republic of China (Taiwan) e-passport application, in Taiwan at BOCA or a MOFA branch office or abroad at an overseas mission, including the digital upload through BOCA's passport application and appointment online system. Not for a Taiwan visa, the National ID card or a driving licence.

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VerifiedRead from the official pageLast checked 2026-10-10Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan), 'Passport Photos'

Requirements at a glance

Size
35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 inches), or 413 x 531 pixels for online upload, file under 5 MB
Head height
Head 71 to 80 percent of the photo height (The size of the head from chin to crown must be between 32 mm and 36 mm (1.26 inches and 1.42 inches, thus, the face taken up 70-80 percent of the photograph), and the head must be evenly centered in the photograph.)
Background
The photographs must have a plain white background. The lighting must be uniform with no shadows or reflections on the face or in the background.
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking at the camera
Glasses
Allowed without glare or tint
Head covering
Only for religious or medical reasons; full face visible
Photo age
Taken within the last 6 months
Prints needed
2
We deliver
413 x 531 px (300 DPI), under 5120 KB, plus a 4 x 6 inch print sheet

What trips people up

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    Two identical prints: 'When applying for an e-passport, an applicant must submit two identical color photographs taken within the last six months.' Individual filers who upload digitally still attach one colour paper photo identical to the upload, because the printed application sheet is black and white.
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    Head band is written in mm: 'The size of the head from chin to crown must be between 32 mm and 36 mm (1.26 inches and 1.42 inches, thus, the face taken up 70-80 percent of the photograph), and the head must be evenly centered in the photograph.'
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    Upload file: 'the image must be in JPG or JPEG format and in RGB color mode (at least 24 bit), with file size no larger than 5 MB and an image resolution of at least 531 pixels in height and 413 pixels in width.'
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    Mouth closed unless you cannot: 'A neutral expression (mouth closed) and natural skin tone are required. Applicants who are unable to close their mouths are excluded from this requirement.'
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    Glasses: 'The photograph must show the eyes clearly with no reflection or glare on the glasses. Please avoid tinted glasses (exceptions may be made for the visually impaired).' Thick frames and frames covering the eyes are to be avoided.
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    No coloured contacts: 'Colored or circle contact lenses are not allowed, as they may lead to visa rejection or difficulty in immigration clearance due to the significant difference between the photo and the natural eye color.'
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    No uniform: 'Please do not wear a military or police uniform or camouflage clothing.' Head coverings only for religious or medical reasons, with the face visible from chin to forehead and both edges.
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    Ears, moles, birthmarks and scars must be visible; an applicant with microtia may cover the ears with hair as long as both edges of the face show. No hair over the eyebrows or eyes.
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    Children: 'Photographs for children must show their head and shoulders only (no chairs, toys, pacifiers, or other people should be visible).' No relaxed geometry or age threshold is published, so no child block is set here.
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    No editing: 'Alteration of the digital image is not permitted.' and 'Resampling of the original image or alteration of the image's size before printing is not permitted.' Mirrored or composite photos are rejected and can fail airport e-gates.
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    Paper quality matters: thin photo paper or poor print quality gets the photo rejected and the applicant must supply two new prints.

Good to know before you pay

A Taiwanese photo studio produces the two 35 x 45 mm prints to this exact sheet and can hand you the JPG for the BOCA upload; our file only helps if you shoot at home and need the 413 x 531 px crop.

Source and verification

VerifiedLast checked 2026-10-10Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan), 'Passport Photos'

Read from the official page. Last checked 2026-10-10 at Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan), 'Passport Photos'.

  • When applying for an e-passport, an applicant must submit two identical color photographs taken within the last six months.
  • The size of the photographs must be 45 in height and 35 mm in width (1.77 inches by 1.38 inches; not including the frame) and show the head and top of the shoulders.
  • The size of the head from chin to crown must be between 32 mm and 36 mm (1.26 inches and 1.42 inches, thus, the face taken up 70-80 percent of the photograph), and the head must be evenly centered in the photograph.
  • A neutral expression (mouth closed) and natural skin tone are required. Applicants who are unable to close their mouths are excluded from this requirement.
  • The photographs must have a plain white background. The lighting must be uniform with no shadows or reflections on the face or in the background. Red-eye photos are not allowed.
  • The photograph must show the eyes clearly with no reflection or glare on the glasses. Please avoid tinted glasses (exceptions may be made for the visually impaired).
  • Colored or circle contact lenses are not allowed, as they may lead to visa rejection or difficulty in immigration clearance due to the significant difference between the photo and the natural eye color.
  • Please do not wear a military or police uniform or camouflage clothing.
  • Head coverings are not permitted except for religious or medical reasons; facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown.
  • Photographs for children must show their head and shoulders only (no chairs, toys, pacifiers, or other people should be visible).
  • the image must be in JPG or JPEG format and in RGB color mode (at least 24 bit), with file size no larger than 5 MB
  • an image resolution of at least 531 pixels in height and 413 pixels in width.
  • Alteration of the digital image is not permitted.

All quotes are from source.url (sources/tw/boca-passport-photos-en.txt, read live via r.jina.ai on 2026-10-10; page dated 2025-06-13; the page's apostrophes are typographic). physical 35 x 45 mm from quote 2; head 0.711-0.8 (32/45, 36/45) from quote 3; maxPhotoAgeMonths 6 and printsRequired 2 from quote 1; background from quote 5; glasses from quote 6; headCovering from quote 9; children gotcha from quote 10; JPEG and maxKb 5120 from quote 11, digital 413 x 531 px from quote 12 (one sentence on the page, split here to stay under the 45-word quote limit); editing from quote 13. dpi 300 is our rendering (413 x 531 px equals 35 x 45 mm at 300 dpi).

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Frequently asked questions

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