Taiwan ID card photo size

Requirements

Photo size	35 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Head height	71–80% of the photo height
Background	Plain white
Digital size	413 × 531 px, up to 5 MB
File format	jpg
How recent	Taken within the last 24 months
Retouching	Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacement	Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take it	You can take this photo yourself.

• Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
• Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Last checked: Aug 20, 2026 · Source: ris.gov.tw. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the ID card photo is submitted

If you hand in a printed photo

• Glossy finish.
  正面薄光面紙相片一張 ris.gov.tw
• 1 photo.
  薄光面紙相片一張 ris.gov.tw

Rules the authority states for this photo

• Colour photo.
  最近二年內所攝彩色 ris.gov.tw
• No hat or head covering.
  脫帽 ris.gov.tw
• Face the camera directly.
  正面薄光面紙相片 ris.gov.tw
• No filters, retouching or digital changes.
  不得做數位影像的潤飾或補強 ris.gov.tw
• Do not wear glasses with dark or tinted lenses.
  未戴有色眼鏡 ris.gov.tw
• Composite and mirrored photos are not accepted.
  不得使用合成相片及鏡像相片 ris.gov.tw
• A digital photo may also be submitted for the ID card; the file must be JPG.
  亦得繳交數位相片 ris.gov.tw

Questions

What size is a Taiwan ID card photo?

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). A digital file is 413 × 531 px.

Can I take a Taiwan ID card photo with my phone?

Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35 × 45 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other Taiwan documents

• Passport — taken within 24 months here, 6 months there
• Residence permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document

Related tools and guides

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