Taiwan Visa Photo — Exact 35×45 mm Standard
Get a compliant Taiwan visa photo built to the exact BOCA 35×45 mm standard — free preview before you pay, acceptance guarantee included.
- Meets ICAO 9309
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| Delivery | File by email right after payment |
|---|---|
| Included | Photo + self-print sheet — free |
| Guarantee | Rejected? Refund or free redo |
| Standard | Meets ICAO 9309 |
| Payment | Secure (SSL) · Visa · Mastercard |
| Privacy | GDPR · photos deleted automatically |
A better photo is needed
- Good even lighting, no shadows
- Face straight, neutral expression, mouth closed
- Plain light background
- Camera at eye level, not too close
A document photo is a headache of its own
A Taiwan Visa photo has strict requirements, and a mistake costs time and money. We’ll show you how to pass on the first try.
It gets rejected
Wrong size, background or cropping — and the system returns the application.
Expensive and slow
A trip to a photo studio means a queue, time and €7–12 for a reshoot.
Confusing requirements
Exact size, head height, light background, facial expression — easy to get wrong.
Redo it all over
Rejected — take another photo, pay and submit again. Round and round.
«PhotoID24 does it all for you: upload an ordinary photo — get a ready file exactly matching the official requirements.»
A ready photo in three steps
A compliant Taiwan Visa photo in a couple of minutes: upload a selfie and we professionally fit the 35 × 45 mm size, background and margins to the official requirements.
Upload a photo
Camera or gallery.
We prepare it
White background, the exact size and resolution for your document.
Download and submit
Pay and get the ready file by email — for 5,99 €. Free re-edits until your document is accepted.
Ordinary photo → ready for submission
We remove the background and clutter, set the framing and lighting — keeping your face without «beautifying».
Your face stays yours — we do not change features, only the background, lighting and framing.
Your Visa photo: what matters
A Taiwan visa application demands a photo that meets the precise requirements set by the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) and overseas Taipei Economic and Cultural Offices (TECOs). Submit an image that falls short and your application stalls. Our service prepares your photo to the exact official standard — cropped, sized, and background-corrected automatically — so it passes on first review.
Taiwan issues visas through BOCA and its global network of TECOs, and both paper and online (eVisa) routes have the same core photo standard: a 35×45 mm "2-inch" color photo taken within the last six months, with a plain white background and full-face front view. For paper applications, you must supply two identical prints. For online and eVisa submissions, BOCA accepts a JPG digital upload — the pixel equivalent is 413×531 px at 300 dpi. One detail that catches many applicants off-guard: the background must be solid, pure white (#FFFFFF). Off-white, cream, or light grey are routinely rejected by TECO staff even when they look acceptable to the naked eye.
- Photo size: 35×45 mm (digital: 413×531 px)
- Background: Pure white (#FFFFFF), plain and uniform
- Face coverage: Face height must fill 71–80% of the total frame height
- Recency: Taken within the past 6 months
- Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible
- Glasses: Permitted only if eyes are fully visible with no glare, reflections, or tinted lenses
- Head covering: Not permitted except for verified religious reasons
- Orientation: Straight-on front view, full face, no head tilt
- Common reasons Taiwan visa photos are rejected:
- Off-white or grey background: TECO offices strictly enforce pure white — any warm or cool tint fails the check.
- Face ratio out of range: A face that is too small (informal selfie distance) or too close (passport-booth crop too tight) falls outside the 71–80% rule.
- Reflections on glasses: Flash glare or anti-reflective coating shimmer obscures the eyes and triggers rejection even when frames are otherwise allowed.
- Photos older than six months: Taiwan requires recent photos; using an older image — even a high-quality one — is grounds for return of the application.
Upload your photo and it is automatically prepared to the exact BOCA standard: correct dimensions, pure white background, and face positioned within the required ratio. Before you pay anything, you receive a free watermarked preview to confirm the result looks right. If the finished photo is ever rejected by TECO or BOCA, we redo it at no charge or issue a full refund — that is our acceptance guarantee. Pay only for the final file when you are satisfied.
How we make your Visa photo meet the official standard — Taiwan, 35 × 45 mm
Every photo is prepared against the official requirements for your document — not a generic template. Here is what that means in practice:
- 1We crop and size your photo to the exact millimetre and pixel dimensions the authority requires.
- 2We check the background, head position, gaze and lighting, and flag glasses or head coverings that are not allowed.
- 3We match the rules to the specific document and country, citing the official source of those requirements.
- 4If anything does not meet the standard, you get a free re-do or your money back.
What an accepted Visa photo looks like
Taiwan · 35 × 45 mm. Tap any requirement to see what it means on a real photo.
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm · 413 × 531 px
- Background
- White plain
- Head in frame
- 71–80%
- Glasses
- Allowed
- Facial expression
- Neutral, mouth closed
- Headwear
- Only for religious reasons
- File
- JPG · ≤ 5 MB
Print size is 35 × 45 mm and the digital file is 413 × 531 px.
Official requirements source: boca.gov.tw, atlys.com
Requirements verified: 08.2026
A digital photo is normal, and it gets accepted — Taiwan, 35 × 45 mm
You do not need a trip to a studio. Authorities accept any Visa photo that meets the official requirements — what matters is the standard, not where the photo was made. We match that standard exactly.
The standard is what counts
Officials check your photo against the rules — size, background, head position and lighting — not where you took it.
Part of official processes
Many passport, visa and ID services let you upload a digital photo or submit a print — both are fine when they meet the spec.
Same result as a studio
We prepare your file to the exact official measurements, so it is accepted just like a professional studio photo.
And you are covered
If a photo is ever rejected for not meeting the requirements, we redo it for free or refund you.
How to take a good photo
The most common reasons a Taiwan Visa photo gets rejected — and how to avoid them. Compare good and bad shots.
1Format and freshness
A color photo taken no more than 6 months ago.
2Lighting and background
Even light with no shadows on the face; a plain light background, without glare.
3Head position
Face head-on, head centered, no tilt or turn.
4Facial expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera.
5Glasses and accessories
No glasses (especially sunglasses); eyes fully visible, without glare.
6Headwear
Only for religious reasons and not covering the face — the face fully visible.
7Clothing
Ordinary everyday clothes; no uniforms or face-covering clothing.
What those who already got their photo say
Real stories from people who submitted documents with a photo from our service.
Took a selfie on my phone and a minute later had a proper passport photo. Accepted with no problems.
I was worried about the size and background, but it came out exactly right. Saved me a trip to the studio.
Simple and fast. The free preview let me check everything before paying.
Did it at home in the evening. Looked professional, no issues at the office.
Honestly easier than I expected. Uploaded a photo, downloaded the correct one. Done.
Great for the kids — no need to drag them to a studio. The background came out clean and even.
Three ways to get a Visa photo
A professional online service, a local photo studio, or editing it yourself — here is how they compare.
| What matters | PhotoID24 | Photo studio | Editing it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meets the official standard | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tuned to this exact document | Yes | Depends | No |
| Free re-do if something is off | Yes | No | Depends |
| Done from home, no trip | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ready in minutes | Yes | Depends | Depends |
| Clear, affordable price | Yes | No | Yes |
Taiwan Visa photo price
No extra plans. Pay only if the result works for you — preview is free.
- Exact size and background for your document standard
- High resolution — for online submission and printing
- Free re-edits until your document is accepted
- Link by email, securely stored for 7 days
Money back if the photo is rejected
A print-ready sheet is included — print it yourself at any photo kiosk or online service (Walmart, CVS, CEWE, Boots, Rossmann, etc.). Listed services are not affiliated with us. Want ready prints delivered? Add them at checkout. Where to print a document photo →
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
- GDPR · photo auto-deleted
- Refund if photo rejected
- Visa · Mastercard
Guarantee for your Taiwan Visa photo
We are confident in the result. If the photo is still rejected — send us a screenshot and we will refund your payment within 48 hours. No arguments.
- Refund within 48 hours
- Only a screenshot of the rejection is needed
- Money back to your card
Common questions about Taiwan Visa photos
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Your photo is protected
A photo is personal data, so we handle it carefully and in line with GDPR. We process it only to prepare the document and delete it within clear deadlines.
- Only with consentWe process the photo only after your explicit consent before upload.
- Auto-deletionWe delete the source photo within a day, the ready file after 7 days.
- No sharing with third partiesYour photos are not sold or used to train any third-party systems.
- Deletion on requestYou can ask to delete your data at any time — with a single request.
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