Taiwan visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Visitor visa (online application + submission at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India) need a photo that meets Taiwan's rules. Below are the exact size, background and file rules from the official source, with a worked example and a checklist.
VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 17 OCT 2026Taiwan photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Head: Chin to crown 32-36 mm (70-80% of photo).
Full Taiwan visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Visitor visa (online application + submission at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India) |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | 35 x 45 |
| Digital size (pixels) | min 413 x 531 |
| File format | JPG/JPEG, RGB, min 24-bit |
| File size | max 5 MB |
| Background | Plain white, evenly lit, no shadows |
| Head / face size | Chin to crown 32-36 mm (70-80% of photo) |
| How recent | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Allowed if eyes clearly visible with no glare; no tinted lenses; frames must not cover eyes |
| Head covering | Not allowed except for religious or medical reasons; full face must be visible |
| Expression and pose | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking at camera |
| Copies | Not stated by the official source |
Other official rules
- Hair must not cover eyebrows or eyes; ears visible
- No coloured/circle contact lenses
- No uniforms or camouflage
- No altered, composite or mirrored photos
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a plain white, evenly lit, no shadows background
- Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking at camera
- Use a photo taken within the last 6 months
- Hair must not cover eyebrows or eyes; ears visible
- No coloured/circle contact lenses
- No uniforms or camouflage
Avoid
- Allowed if eyes clearly visible with no glare; no tinted lenses; frames must not cover eyes
Worked example: getting the photo right first time
A 35 × 45 mm print at 300 DPI is 413 × 531 pixels. At 600 DPI it is 826 × 1062 pixels. Ask the studio for exactly 35 × 45 mm, not "passport size".
For the upload, export the image at min 413 x 531 pixels as JPG/JPEG, RGB, min 24-bit, keeping the file max 5 MB.
How to make your photo in 5 steps
- Stand against a plain wall with even light, or visit a photo studio
- Crop to 35 × 45 mm
- Check the background is plain white
- Export as JPG/JPEG (max 5 MB)
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Taiwan visa photo size for Indians?
The official source gives 35 x 45 mm for a printed photo and min 413 x 531 pixels for the digital upload.
What background colour is needed for a Taiwan visa photo?
Plain white, evenly lit, no shadows.
Can I use my Indian passport photo (35 × 45 mm) for Taiwan?
The size matches. Check the other rules too: background, recency (Taken within the last 6 months) and any glasses rule, because a photo that fits the size can still be rejected.
How old can the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months.
Can I wear glasses in my Taiwan visa photo?
Allowed if eyes clearly visible with no glare; no tinted lenses; frames must not cover eyes
What file format and size does the upload accept?
Format: JPG/JPEG, RGB, min 24-bit. Size: max 5 MB.
Where do these rules come from?
From Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA Taiwan - Passport Photos specification, checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026. Requirements can change, so the official page always has the final word.
Source and verification
Official source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA Taiwan - Passport Photos specification
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: medium.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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