Taiwan Passport, Visa, and ID Photo Rules and Sizes
Getting your official documents in Taiwan right starts with the correct photo. Learn the exact requirements for passports, IDs, driving licences, and visas.
Understanding Taiwan Document Photo Sizes
Different official documents in Taiwan require specific photo sizes and dimensions. Most documents share a standard size, but a few have unique rules you must follow.
The passport, national ID card, and alien permanent resident certificate sources specify 35×45 mm photos[1][2][3]. Check the relevant instructions for dimensions for an international driving permit, resident certificate, visitor visa, National Health Insurance card, driving licence, and seafarer service book[4][5][6][7][8][9].
You can use the tool above to crop your image to the correct dimensions before printing.
Passport and National ID Card Specifications
A Taiwan passport photo must measure 35×45 mm, with the head measuring 32–36 mm from the top of the head to the chin[1].
Your national ID card photo must also measure 35×45 mm, and the head height must measure between 32 and 36 mm from the top of the head to the chin[2]. Both passport and ID card photos permit physical submission or digital upload[1][2].
Driving Licences and International Permits
If you are renewing your Taiwan driving licence, the photo size is 28×35 mm[4]. The Highway Bureau does not set a specific head height requirement for this document[4]. You must submit this photo in printed format[4].
An international driving permit requires a different size. It measures 35×45 mm, and the head height limit is not set by the authority[5]. You must submit this photo as a physical print[5].
Residency and Visa Photo Standards
Foreign nationals applying for an alien resident certificate need a 35×45 mm photo, with no specific head height set, and you can submit it in print or digital form[6].
Alien permanent resident certificates also require a 35×45 mm photo, but unlike temporary residency, the head height must be between 32 and 36 mm, and you must submit it as a printed photo[3]. Visitor visas require a 35×45 mm printed photo with no set head height[7].
Health Insurance Cards and Seafarer Books
The National Health Insurance card photo measures 35×45 mm, with no head height set, and you can submit it via printed or digital formats[8].
For a seafarer service book, the photo uses a common 35×45 mm size with no single official size set by the ministry, and you must provide a printed copy[9].
Tips for Taking Your Photo at Home
Stand facing a bright window to get even lighting on your face. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture using a camera placed at eye level, roughly one to one and a half metres away from you.
Check that your expression is neutral and your mouth is closed. Keep your eyes open and looking straight at the camera. Make sure your hair does not cover your eyes.
You can use the tool above to make a printable sheet once your photo is ready.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Taiwan passport photo?
A Taiwan passport photo must be 35×45 mm, with a head height between 32 and 36 mm from the top of the head to the chin[1].
Can I wear glasses in my Taiwan ID photo?
The cited material does not establish a glasses rule for Taiwan ID photos. Check the photo instructions from the authority handling your application.
What is the photo size for a Taiwan driving licence?
A domestic Taiwan driving licence photo must measure 28×35 mm and must be submitted as a printed copy[4].
Are digital photo submissions allowed for Taiwan visas?
Taiwan visitor visa photos must be submitted in printed format[7].
What is the head height requirement for an alien permanent resident certificate?
The head height must be between 32 and 36 mm, and the photo size is 35×45 mm[3].