Taiwan passport photo size and requirements

Taiwan (ROC) passport

The photo rules for the Taiwan (ROC) passport in plain words, from boca.gov.tw. In short: 35 × 45 mm print or digital file.

Note: Check the photo rules with your consulate before you print.

Requirements

Printed photo: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Digital file: At least 413 px wide and at least 531 px tall, up to 5 MB, JPEG
Head height: 32 to 36 mm (1.26 to 1.42 in); in a digital file 71.2 to 80 % of the photo height, chin to the top of the head
Background: Plain and even: white
Glasses: Glasses are fine without glare, eyes clearly visible
Expression: Neutral, mouth closed
Selfies: Not stated. A photo someone else takes is safest
How recent: Taken in the last 6 months
Print sheets in PassPic: 4 × 6 in, 10 × 15 cm, A4, Letter

Source: boca.gov.tw, last checked 14 October 2026.

“chin to crown must be between 32 mm and 36 mm”

Babies and young children

Eyes must be open, also for babies.
The expression must still be neutral.

Common mistakes

A head that is too small or too large. It must be 32 to 36 mm (1.26 to 1.42 in); in a digital file 71.2 to 80 % of the photo height, chin to the top of the head.
A busy or uneven background, or one that isn't white.
Glare on glasses, or frames that cover the eyes.
A smile with the mouth open, or any expression that isn't neutral.
An old photo. It must be taken in the last 6 months.
A file of the wrong size or type. It must be: at least 413 px wide and at least 531 px tall, up to 5 MB, JPEG.
A photo that was retouched, filtered or had its background replaced.

PassPic can't measure some things, so check them yourself: glasses, head coverings and hair over the eyes.

How PassPic helps

PassPic checks your photo against these rules on your phone and marks each check Passed, Check or Fix, with a one-line tip. It crops and scales the photo to size and never changes your face or your background. Your photo is checked on your phone and never uploaded.

PassPic is coming to Google Play.

We can't promise that any office will accept a photo; the issuing authority decides. Rules change, so read boca.gov.tw before you send your photo. PassPic is an independent app. Not affiliated with any government.