Visa · Taiwan

Taiwan Visa Photo

Taiwan visa photo is 2x2 inch (about 5x5cm), white background, in color, taken within the last 6 months, submit 2 identical photos. Note: Taiwan passport photo is 3.5x4.5cm — a different size from the visa.

Photo difficulty5/10

Photo specs

Print size	51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inch)
Background	White (#FFFFFF)
Head size	Face fills most of the frame, front view
Quantity	2 identical color photos
Recency	Taken within the last 6 months

51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inch) · Face fills most of the frame, front view

Detailed rules

Tinted glasses / sunglassesNo tinted glasses; eyes clear, no glare

Head coveringNo head covering except religious/medical reasons

Color photo, white backgroundMust be a color photo on white background

Facial features clearly shownEyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, ears and natural moles/scars visible

Regular glassesAllowed if no glare and eyes not obscured

Common rejection reasons

Using a 3.5x4.5cm (passport size) photo for a visa that needs 2x2 inch
Submitting only 1 photo when the visa requires 2 identical photos
Glare on glasses obscuring the eyes

Photo difficulty

Visa size (2x2 inch) differs from passport size (3.5x4.5cm), easy to confuse
Requires 2 identical photos on white background

Frequently asked questions

Is a Taiwan visa photo 2x2 inch or 3.5x4.5cm?

The Taiwan visa uses a 2x2 inch (about 5x5cm) photo, white background, 2 copies. The 3.5x4.5cm size is for the Taiwan passport, not the visa.

How many photos for a Taiwan visa?

Two identical color photos, taken within the last 6 months, white background.

Official sources

Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA Taiwan (boca.gov.tw) — Resident visa documents (Two 2"x2" photographs) — Verified on 04/07/2026
Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA Taiwan (boca.gov.tw) — Passport Photos — Verified on 04/07/2026

Updated 04/07/2026

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