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Taiwan residence permit photo size

35 × 45 mm · Plain white · 413 × 531 px · Up to 5 MB · Taken within the last 24 months

Requirements

Photo size35 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Head height71–80% of the photo height
BackgroundPlain white
Digital size413 × 531 px, up to 5 MB
File formatjpg
How recentTaken within the last 24 months
RetouchingNot allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacementNot allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take itYou 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: immigration.gov.tw. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

Checklist & printable sheet for this document

Check the photo requirements, and print or share a sheet with the official source and a QR code.

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How the residence permit photo is submitted

If you hand in a printed photo

Rules the authority states for this photo

Questions

What size is a Taiwan residence permit photo?
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). A digital file is 413 × 531 px.
Can I take a Taiwan residence permit 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

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

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