Taiwan National ID Card Photo — at home in 60 seconds
Taiwan National Identification Card (國民身分證)
Take it with your phone against a plain, light wall. We crop it to the exact size (35×45 mm) and check the head size, position and background against the published rules.
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Quick answer
A Taiwan National ID Card Photo must be 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) when printed, or a digital file of 413 × 531 px (up to 5 MB, JPEG), with the head 32–36 mm from chin to top of head, on a white background, taken within the last 24 months. A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.
- Printed photo
- 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
- Digital file
- 413 × 531 px · up to 5 MB · JPEG
Verified October 3, 2026 from Department of Household Registration, Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C. (Taiwan).
Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Printed photo
- 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
- Digital file
- 413 × 531 px · up to 5 MB · JPEG
- Head size (chin to top of head)
- 32–36 mm
- Background
- White. White background; neutral colour; even light, no shadows.
- Expression
- Natural, not exaggerated, mouth closed; smiling is not prohibited.
- Glasses
- Eyes clearly visible; no reflection; no tinted glasses, coloured contacts or pupil-enlarging lenses (visually impaired excepted); frames must not cover the eyes; avoid thick frames.
- Head covering
- No hat. Religious headscarf allowed if features from chin to top of forehead and both face sides are clearly shown.
- Babies and children
- Only the applicant may appear (no chair back, toys or other people).
- Photo age
- Taken within the last 24 months
- Online application
- Ministry of the Interior 'National ID image upload' service (國民身分證影像上傳) before applying at a household registration office.
More rules (5)
- 35 x 45 mm (excluding border), thin glossy photo paper
- No retouching or digital enhancement; no composite or mirrored photos
- Ears and distinctive marks visible (microtia exception); hair must not cover eyebrows/face features
- Dark clothing recommended
- Write name, ID number and photo date on the back of a printed photo
Print at home or at a kiosk
Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size), never “Fit to page”, on photo paper. Each sheet has a 50 mm ruler so you can check the size.
How to take it at home
- Stand about half a metre in front of a plain, light wall, facing a window.
- Hold the phone at arm’s length or ask someone to help. The live guide checks distance, light and head position.
- Get your digital file and print sheet. Print at 100% or upload the file.
Price
Free to try. From $3.99, paid once, only if you like your photo.
Limited time offer then $6.99 from Jan 1, 2027
Your exact local price is shown before you take your photo.
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- Checked against the official rules Every rule comes from the issuing authority’s own website, last verified on October 3, 2026.
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Official sources
Verified on October 3, 2026
Questions
What size is a Taiwan National ID Card Photo?
Printed: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). Digital: 413 × 531 px · up to 5 MB · JPEG.
Can I take my Taiwan National ID Card Photo at home?
Yes. The photo is not taken at the office and no registered photographer is required, so a photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets the rules on this page.
What background is required?
White. White background; neutral colour; even light, no shadows.
Can I smile?
Natural, not exaggerated, mouth closed; smiling is not prohibited.
Can I wear glasses?
Eyes clearly visible; no reflection; no tinted glasses, coloured contacts or pupil-enlarging lenses (visually impaired excepted); frames must not cover the eyes; avoid thick frames.
Can I wear a head covering?
No hat. Religious headscarf allowed if features from chin to top of forehead and both face sides are clearly shown.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 24 months.
What about babies and children?
Only the applicant may appear (no chair back, toys or other people).
Can I print the photo at home?
Yes. Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size) on photo paper, at home or at a pharmacy or kiosk, and check the size with the 50 mm ruler.
More Taiwan documents
Other documents that use 35×45 mm
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