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SourceBureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
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Quick answer: A Taiwan passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm. Plain white background. Head occupies 71–80% of photo height (32–36 mm chin to crown). Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 71–80% of photo heightICAO 9303: 70–80% |
| Head height (mm) | 32–36 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Plain white background. Make photo background white — Taiwan passport → |
| Pose | Strictly full face, head without rotation or tilt, shoulders level. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing, shoulders visible, without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| Digital resolution | Minimum 413 × 531 px |
| File format | JPG |
| File size | max 5 MB Compress photo to 2 MB — Taiwan passport → |
| Millimetres | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 3.5 × 4.5 cm |
| Inches | 1.38 × 1.77″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
The Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) asks for «two identical color photographs taken within the last six months» on «a plain white background», «45 in height and 35 mm in width … showing the head and top of the shoulders», with the head from chin to crown «between 32 mm and 36 mm … 70–80 percent of the photograph», evenly centred. The applicant faces forward and looks at the camera with a neutral expression and the mouth closed, no hair over the eyebrows or eyes, both edges of the face visible, the head not tilted, and «ears, moles, birthmarks and scars clearly visible» (a person with microtia may hide the ears with hair). Tinted glasses, thick frames, coloured or circle contact lenses, a military or police uniform and camouflage clothing are out; a head covering only for religious or medical reasons with the face from chin to forehead visible. Composite or mirrored photographs are not permitted — BOCA warns that altered or mirrored photos can cause trouble at e-gates, and «resampling of the original image or alteration of the image's size before printing is not permitted». An online upload is a «JPG or JPEG in RGB colour mode (at least 24 bit), no larger than 5 MB, at least 531 pixels high and 413 pixels wide», and a single identical colour paper photo is still attached.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Taiwan passport applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
Typical reasons a photo is rejected under the rules Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| A photograph that is not 35 × 45 mm, not in colour, older than six months, or not on a plain white background | Two identical 35 × 45 mm colour photographs from the last six months on plain white. |
| A head outside 32–36 mm from chin to crown, tilted, or not centred | A centred, straight head 32–36 mm high (70–80 % of the photo). |
| Hair over the eyebrows or eyes, hidden ears, moles, birthmarks or scars, a half-visible face edge | Eyebrows, eyes, both ears and both face edges visible, with moles and scars shown. |
| Tinted glasses, thick frames over the eyes, glare, coloured or circle contact lenses, a uniform or camouflage clothing | Clear glasses without glare (or none), natural eye colour, ordinary clothing. |
| A composite, mirrored, resampled or altered photo, or a digital file under 413 × 531 pixels, over 5 MB or not a JPG in 24-bit RGB | An unaltered photo; for upload a JPG of at least 413 × 531 pixels, 24-bit RGB, at most 5 MB. |
How to take it
Background: plain white
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 71–80 % of the photo height (32–36 mm)
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 35 × 45 mm.
Clear lenses only, no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
A Taiwan passport is applied for in person at BOCA or a MOFA branch office in Taiwan (the photo may be uploaded online, with one identical colour paper photo attached) or at a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office abroad.
boca.gov.tw — Taipei headquarters and the central, southwestern, southern and eastern offices
Two identical 35 × 45 mm colour photos, or a JPG upload (at least 413 × 531 px, up to 5 MB) plus one identical colour paper photo.
Authority page| Authority | Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) |
|---|---|
| Source | Passport Photos |
| Verified |
Questions
45 mm high and 35 mm wide, showing the head and top of the shoulders, with the head from chin to crown 32–36 mm (70–80 % of the photograph), on a plain white background.
Two identical colour photographs taken within the last six months; when you upload a digital photo online, one identical colour paper photo is still attached.
A JPG or JPEG in RGB colour mode (at least 24 bit), no larger than 5 MB, at least 531 pixels high and 413 pixels wide.
Clear glasses with no glare and frames that do not cover the eyes are fine; tinted glasses and thick frames are to be avoided and coloured or circle contact lenses are not allowed.
The Taiwan passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm. The head must occupy 71–80% of the photo height.
Plain white background. No gradients, textures, shadows or objects behind the subject are permitted. The tool removes background shadows automatically, but starting with a flat, evenly lit wall gives the best result.
Yes. Stand in front of a flat white wall in good natural light, face the light source and use the rear camera of your phone with a 3-second timer. The tool handles the crop, background normalisation and compliance check against the Taiwan biometric standard.
Most passport authorities require the photo to be taken within the last six months. Do not reuse an older portrait even if your appearance has not changed.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the photo is rejected by the Taiwan authority and you supply the official rejection notice. See the refund policy page for the exact process.
Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. In practice, the biometric scanner at submission points flags even minor lens glare that looks fine to the naked eye. Removing glasses before shooting is the only option that eliminates the risk entirely.
35 × 45 mm = 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 1.38 × 1.77 inches. At 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels; at 600 dpi, 827 × 1063 pixels.
2 identical photographs, 35 × 45 mm each, taken within the last 6 months.
Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.
Yes. The same 35 × 45 mm format and head size apply to: ID card, residence permit.