Taiwan Passport
Taiwan
BOCA / ICAO-style 45×35 mm Republic of China (Taiwan) passport photos with 32–36 mm face height and a plain white or light off-white background.
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Taiwan Passport — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official Taiwan photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 5120 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% of photo height (ICAO-aligned) |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 413–413px × 531–531px
- Max file size: 5120 KB
Taken within the last 6 months, colour, sharp, plain background free of objects and shadows, hair off the eyes and eyebrows.
Issuing authority and ICAO Doc 9303 alignment
Most countries adopt ICAO Doc 9303 Part 4 as the baseline biometric-portrait standard. The spec on this page reflects the country's published implementation, including any country-specific overrides on size, background colour, or face-coverage band.
Why use this Taiwan Passport tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons Taiwan Passport photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- wrong_size_35x45_mm
- background_not_white_or_off_white
- shadows_or_uneven_light
- expression_not_neutral
- hair_covering_eyes_or_eyebrows
- glasses_glare_or_tint
- head_height_outside_32_36_mm
- photo_older_than_six_months
Taiwan passport photo rejection patterns from BOCA review
Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA, 外交部領事事務局) issues Republic of China passports through its Taipei headquarters and four regional offices, plus Taipei Economic and Cultural Offices (TECO) abroad. BOCA staff review the photo on-site before accepting an application.
The most-common failure for self-captured photos is background tone — BOCA requires plain white or a light off-white backdrop, and rejects walls with a visible colour cast, blue tint (a hold-over from the older ROC passport photo convention some applicants still assume), or texture.
- Background not plain white or light off-white — blue or coloured backgrounds are rejected
- Photo sized incorrectly — BOCA enforces the 45 mm × 35 mm dimensions strictly
- Head height outside the 32 – 36 mm chin-to-crown band
- Photo taken more than 6 months ago
- Visible shadow on the face or background wall
- Glasses with glare or tinted lenses obscuring the eyes
- Hair covering the eyebrows or eyes
- The two submitted prints not identical to each other
Where to apply for a Taiwan passport — BOCA offices and TECO abroad
Republic of China passport applications go through one of two channels depending on whether you're in Taiwan or overseas:
- In Taiwan — BOCA headquarters (Taipei) plus four regional offices: the Central Taiwan Office (Taichung), Southern Taiwan Office (Kaohsiung), Eastern Taiwan Office (Hualien), and Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Office (Chiayi). Online appointment via the BOCA portal; bring 2 identical 45 × 35 mm photos plus household registration documents
- Overseas — Taipei Economic and Cultural Offices (TECO) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Offices act as Taiwan's de-facto consulates in countries without formal diplomatic relations. They accept ROC passport applications and renewals with the same photo specification
- First-time applicants in Taiwan must also complete the in-person identity check (人別確認) — at a BOCA office or, for some applicants, a household registration office
- Adult passport fee: NT$1,300 (10-year validity); processing typically 4 working days at a BOCA office
The Republic of China passport — what's unique about it
The Taiwan passport is officially the Republic of China passport. A 2021 redesign significantly enlarged the word "TAIWAN" on the cover (previously the smaller "REPUBLIC OF CHINA" text dominated) to reduce confusion with the People's Republic of China passport at international borders.
Practical photo implication: there is no difference in the photo specification between the old and new passport designs — 45 × 35 mm, plain white or light background, within 6 months. The redesign changed only the cover and data-page layout, not the photo rules. If you're renewing an older ROC passport, the same photo template applies.
Same-photo compatibility — Taiwan 45 × 35 mm and other countries
The Taiwan passport photo uses the international 35 × 45 mm size, so it is broadly reusable:
- Compatible with: Japan, South Korea, the UK, Schengen visa applications, Australia, New Zealand, and most of ASEAN — all use 35 × 45 mm with ICAO-aligned framing
- Hong Kong (40 × 50 mm) and Macau (35 × 45 mm) — Macau matches; Hong Kong needs a reformat
- Mainland China visa (33 × 48 mm) — different size, requires a separate export
- Not compatible with: US 2 × 2 in, India 2 × 2 in, Canada 50 × 70 mm
- Capture one source photo against a plain white background and our tool reformats per destination — the Taiwan passport photo and a Japan, Korea, or Schengen photo can all come from the same upload
Taiwan Passport — common questions
What is the official Taiwan Passport size?
The official Taiwan Passport size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Taiwan Passport?
Taiwan Passport photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Taiwan Passport photo?
The head should fill approximately 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a Taiwan Passport photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 35 mm × 45 mm template.
Can I print the Taiwan Passport at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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Where we sourced these Taiwan specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- boca.gov.tw
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