Taiwan Visa Photo Requirements 2026 (35×45mm)

Visa Types

Visitor Visa

For tourism, business meetings, or visiting family in Taiwan.

2 photos required

Gold Card

Employment Gold Card for skilled professionals in various fields.

Digital photo required

Student Visa

For studying at Taiwanese universities and language schools.

2 photos required

Common Visa Photo Mistakes to Avoid

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Ears Not Showing

TECO (Taipei Economic and Cultural Office) is particularly strict about ear visibility. Both ears must be fully visible — tie back long hair, remove earbuds, and ensure nothing covers them.

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Colored Contact Lenses

Cosmetic or circle lenses that change your eye color or apparent eye size are not allowed. Remove all decorative contacts before taking your photo. Clear prescription contacts are fine.

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Smiling or Teeth Showing

Even a slight smile can trigger rejection. Keep a completely neutral face — relaxed lips, mouth closed. Think of the natural expression you have while looking at something uninteresting.

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Background Not White

A clean, plain white background is mandatory. Photo booths sometimes produce slightly gray results. Upload your photo here — our AI guarantees a perfectly white background every time.

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Selfie Distortion

Front-facing cameras warp your face — wider nose, smaller features. Use the rear camera from about an arm's length away, or better yet, have someone take the photo from 1 meter distance.

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Outdated Photo

Your photo must be recent — taken within the last 6 months. TECO officers will compare it to your face at the interview. Any noticeable differences could delay your visa processing.

How to Take a Perfect Taiwan Visa Photo

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1. Take Your Photo

Stand against a white wall with even lighting. Face the camera straight on with both ears visible. Keep a neutral expression — no smile, eyes wide open, mouth naturally closed.

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2. Upload & Process

Upload your photo and the AI will remove the background, center your face, and crop to the exact 35×45mm dimensions required by TECO and Taiwan's National Immigration Agency.

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3. Download & Submit

Download the file — use the digital version to apply online, or print 2 copies on photo paper for in-person submission at TECO. Works for tourist visa, work permit, Gold Card, and study visa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a Taiwan visa photo? ▼

Taiwan visa photos are 35mm × 45mm — the same format as the passport photo. Your head from chin to crown should be 32-36mm. White background, neutral expression, both ears visible.

What is the Taiwan Gold Card and does it need a photo? ▼

The Taiwan Employment Gold Card is a combined work permit and residence visa for skilled professionals. Yes, it requires a photo upload during the online application — the same 35×45mm format with white background. Our tool is perfect for this.

Can I apply for a Taiwan visa online? ▼

Some visa types can be applied for online through TECO's website or Taiwan's e-Visa system. You'll need to upload a digital photo. VisaPicPro provides both digital and print-ready formats from a single upload.

Is this tool really free? ▼

Yes — 100% free with no account required, no watermarks, and no hidden charges. Your photo is processed entirely in your browser (never uploaded to a server). Why pay $10-20 at a photo studio when you can do it in 30 seconds at home?

Taiwan Visa Photo Requirements