Taiwan Work Permit Photo — Exact 35×45 mm Standard

A compliant photo for a Taiwan Work Permit (工作許可) must meet the same rigorous 35×45 mm passport-format standard recognised by the Workforce Development Agency (WDA), Ministry of Labor. Getting this right matters: Taiwan's work-permit process is now largely digital, and a photo that does not match the specification can stall your entire application before it reaches a reviewer.

Taiwan is distinctive in how it handles work-permit identity documentation. Rather than defining a standalone work-permit photo format, the WDA relies on the same 2-inch (35×45 mm) white-background specification used for passports and the National Immigration Agency's Alien Resident Certificate (ARC). In practice this means your photo must meet passport-grade precision — not a looser administrative standard. Because applications are submitted through digital portals, the image is also scrutinised by automated systems before human review, so even minor deviations in background shade or face positioning can trigger an automatic rejection.

• Dimensions: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 dpi)
• Background: solid white (#FFFFFF) — no off-white, cream, or grey gradients
• Face height: 71–80% of the total frame height, centred
• Expression: neutral, relaxed; mouth fully closed
• Eyes: fully open, clearly visible, looking directly at the camera
• Glasses: permitted only if the eyes are entirely unobstructed — no tinted lenses, no glare, no reflections
• Head coverings: religious headwear only; all facial features must remain fully visible
• Recency: taken within the last six months; your current appearance must match
• Lighting: even, shadow-free — no shadows on the face or background

Common reasons Taiwan work-permit photos are rejected:

• Off-white or ivory background — the WDA digital portal flags any background that is not a pure #FFFFFF white; cream-coloured backgrounds from home printing are a frequent cause of failure
• Face too small or too large — face height outside the 71–80% range is one of the most common technical rejections in automated pre-screening
• Glasses glare or tinted lenses — even lightly tinted fashion glasses are disqualifying; if in doubt, remove them
• Uneven lighting or shadows — photos taken indoors without proper diffused lighting frequently show chin or nose shadows that fail automated checks

To get your photo right without uncertainty: upload a clear, front-facing picture taken in good light and it will be automatically cropped, sized, and balanced to the exact official 35×45 mm standard. You receive a free watermarked preview before any payment — check that you are satisfied, then pay only for the final file. If the photo is ever rejected by the authority, we will redo it at no charge or issue a full refund. No risk, no guesswork — just a photo built to pass.