# Taiwan ARC Photo Maker, 35x45 mm

Country: Taiwan

Document: ARC Card

Page language: en

Page: [Taiwan ARC Photo Maker, 35x45 mm](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/tw/arcCard/)

Requirements last verified: 2026-05-23

Applies to: Foreigners renewing or applying for a Taiwan Alien Resident Certificate (ARC, 外僑居留證) through the National Immigration Agency. Photo follows the same spec as the Taiwan National ID card.

Does not apply to: Visitor visas (use the visa page), or APRC (Alien Permanent Resident Certificate) which may differ — verify with NIA.

## Photo specifications

These are document-specific values from the page data. Printed and digital requirements may apply to different application routes; consult the guide and sources below.

| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Photo dimensions | 35 × 45 mm |
| Photo paper | glossy |
| Digital pixel dimensions | 413 × 531 px (see guide/source for applicability and minimum vs exact sizing) |
| Digital file format | JPEG |
| Maximum digital file size | 5120 KB |
| Photo age | Taken within 24 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain white background
- Head size: 32-36mm from chin to crown (70-80% of frame)
- Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open. Direct gaze at camera.
- Glasses: Not permitted.
- Even lighting; no harsh shadows.
- Filters, beauty modes and retouching are forbidden.
- Color photo.
- Head coverings are permitted for religious reasons; check the source for conditions.
- Uniforms are restricted; check the source for exceptions.
- No earphones or wireless devices.

## Common rejection reasons

### Wearing glasses

Glasses are not accepted. The ARC follows the same photo rule as the Taiwan National ID card, which bans tinted lenses and in practice rejects framed glasses.

What to do: Remove your glasses before taking the photo.

### Wrong dimensions

ARC photos follow the National ID card spec (35x45mm). Many applicants submit US-style 2x2 inch (51x51mm) photos by mistake.

What to do: Use our auto-cropper which outputs the correct 35x45mm with the head in the right position.

### Digital retouching or filters

Like all Taiwan government photos, ARC bans digital retouching, beauty filters, and composite images.

What to do: Use the native camera app with all filters off. Do not use Snow, Meitu, or any beauty-mode app.

### Photo older than 2 years

ARC photos must have been taken within the last 2 years, per the underlying National ID card spec.

What to do: Take a new photo if your most recent one is older than 2 years.

### Mirror image from a selfie

Smartphone selfie previews are horizontally flipped by default. The flipped version is not accepted.

What to do: Disable mirror/auto-flip in your phone's camera settings.

### Hair covering ears

Both ears must be visible. Hair must not cover the eyebrows or eyes.

What to do: Tuck hair behind your ears. Pull bangs back if they cover the eyebrows.

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5385/7244/7250/7317/%E5%B1%85%E7%95%99/29996/)

The complete guide below includes additional sources and application-specific qualifications when available.

## Create a photo with One Dollar Passport Photo

The service sizes, crops and checks a photo for the selected document. Its output settings are service choices, not additional government requirements.

- Digital photo download: $1 USD.
- Print-ready sheet download: $5 USD. Printing is separate.
- Optional human expert review: +$4.99 USD.

[Open the photo tool](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/tw/arcCard/)