Taiwan Biometric Photo Size
35×45 mm, ICAO 9303
Author: Murat Duru
Founder of PhotoID Studio: biometric photo software
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How should a Taiwan passport photo look?
Taiwan uses a single format for passport and visa: 35×45 mm on a white background. The same spec applies to citizens and foreigners. AI-driven checks reject frames with uneven cheek lighting and a covered ear line; Taiwan explicitly requires both ear edges to be visible. Validity is six months, and digital uploads target at least 413×531 pixels.
Photo Size
35×45 mm
Head Ratio
70%
Eye Position
56% from bottom
Top Margin
3-5 mm
Background Color
White
Standard
ICAO 9303
Requirements & Notes
Taiwanese photo follows ICAO standards. White background required. Must be taken within the last 6 months.
The body that sets the spec
The standard is published by the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA); passport, residence and visa share the same 35×45 mm frame. The face fills 70-80% of the frame, head height 32-36 mm. The photo must be submitted within six months of the capture date.
Workflow after the shoot
The frame goes to PhotoID Studio and the Taiwan preset is selected; the app aligns the face, checks both ear edges for visibility and exports 35×45 mm at 300 DPI. Lighting symmetry is flagged when the cheeks differ. Switching from the same frame to a China, Hong Kong or Schengen format is a one-click move.
Capture setup and direction
Seat the customer 1.5-2 m in front of the white backdrop with shoulders parallel to the camera. Camera on a tripod, lens at eye level. Standard setup: a 50-85 mm portrait lens, f/8 aperture, a softbox at 45° with a reflector on the opposite side. Because Taiwan's AI check compares cheek brightness, the two sides must receive equal light; ask the customer to tuck hair behind both ears.
Reasons for rejection at BOCA
• One or both ear edges hidden by hair: Taiwan explicitly requires both ears to be visible. • Uneven cheek lighting; left-right difference fails the AI check. • Non-white backdrop or visible shadow. • Tinted lenses or visible glare. • A frame older than six months. • Face below 70% of the frame; head outside 32-36 mm. • A smile, visible teeth, or an open mouth.
For studios in Taiwan
Taiwan studios see steady year-round demand for passport, residence and visa. The PhotoID Studio Taiwan preset locks the 35×45 mm white background, the 413×531 px digital export and the symmetric-lighting check; switching from the same frame to a China or Hong Kong format is a one-click move.
Used For
- Passport
- Visa
- ARC card
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Frequently asked questions
- Can the hair cover the ears in a Taiwan photo?
No. BOCA requires both ear edges to be visible. Hair must be tied back or tucked behind the ears.
- What does the AI check reject most often?
Uneven lighting between the cheeks and a covered ear line are the most common reasons. Symmetric light is essential.
- Is the same photo enough for passport and visa?
Yes. The same 35×45 mm white-background frame is used for passport and visa applications.
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