Official Size: 35 x 45mm
Meets BOCA (Bureau of Consular Affairs) requirements
Last updated: July 2026 | By Prabir Sarkar
Quick answer
Use this page when you need a Taiwan document photo with the right crop, clean background, and export format before submitting or printing.
Last reviewed: July 2026. Check your appointment or embassy checklist if your application type has a special upload rule.
Taiwan has specific requirements: face height must be exactly 32-36mm, and the top of head to photo edge should be 3-5mm. Our tool ensures precise compliance with BOCA specifications.
Practical guidance
Taiwan photo checks are strict about head size, so do not rely on a manual phone crop. The head should sit naturally in the frame with space above the hair, and the eyes should remain level. A bright white background helps the automated crop separate the face and shoulders cleanly.
If your appointment asks for a printed copy, export a 300 DPI sheet instead of stretching a small preview image. Keep the unedited original on your phone until the application is accepted, because some counters may ask for a fresh copy if the printed version looks soft.
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Create Photo NowThe Republic of China (ROC) passport issued by Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA, - ) provides visa-free access to over 145 countries - putting it ahead of many larger nations. BOCA takes photo compliance seriously because the passport's biometric features are part of what enables smooth entry at e-gates worldwide. The photo standards follow ICAO guidelines: 35 x 45mm, white background, neutral expression.
Taiwan's specific wrinkle is the face measurement: 32-36mm from chin to top of head, and the top of the head must be 2-6mm from the upper edge of the photo. This precise framing requirement means getting the camera distance exactly right. BOCA's online application system includes a built-in photo checker that measures these proportions before accepting the upload.
A standard ROC passport (10-year validity for adults) costs NT$1,300 (~$40 USD) with regular processing of 4 working days. Express 1-day service costs NT$1,900 (~$58 USD). Children under 14 receive passports valid for 5 years. For Taiwanese nationals abroad, TECO offices process passport applications with similar fees plus a consular surcharge. Taiwan's passport renewal can also be done entirely online through the BOCA website for eligible applicants.