# Taiwan ID Card Photo Maker, 35x45 mm

Country: Taiwan

Document: ID Card

Page language: en

Page: [Taiwan ID Card Photo Maker, 35x45 mm](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/tw/id/)

Requirements last verified: 2026-05-23

## 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 on matte-finish photo paper
- Head size: 32-36mm from chin to crown (70-80% of frame)
- Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking directly at the camera. No red-eye.
- 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

### Mirror image from a smartphone selfie

The 2023 Ministry of Interior rule revision explicitly bans mirror images. Smartphone selfie previews are horizontally flipped by default, and applicants were submitting these flipped photos.

What to do: Disable mirror/auto-flip in your phone's camera settings before taking the photo, or use our tool which always outputs the non-mirrored version.

### Digital retouching or beauty filter

The Ministry of Interior bans all digital modifications, retouching, and beautification. The regulation text explicitly says 相片不得修改 (photo must not be edited).

What to do: Turn off all beauty filters in your camera app. Use the native camera, not Snow, Meitu, or any beauty-mode app.

### Wearing glasses

Glasses are not accepted on Taiwan ID card photos. The regulation explicitly bans tinted lenses (有色眼鏡) and in practice the household registration office rejects framed glasses too.

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

### Photo older than 2 years

The regulation requires the photo to have been taken within the last 2 years (最近二年內所拍攝).

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

### Hair covering ears, eyebrows, or eyes

Both ears must be visible and hair must not cover the eyebrows or eyes. The only exception is for microtia (small-ear) patients.

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

### Smiling or mouth open

Expression must be neutral with mouth closed. Smiling with teeth showing is explicitly listed as a rejection reason.

What to do: Practice a neutral expression in the mirror. Keep lips together and relaxed.

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://www.ris.gov.tw/documents/html/5/3/187.html)

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/id/)