Taiwan Passport, Gold Card & Entry Permit 35×45mm Photo Maker (兩吋大頭照)
Applying for a Taiwan (ROC) Passport at BOCA/TECO, a Taiwan Employment Gold Card, an ARC, or an Overseas Exit & Entry Permit (入臺證)? Taiwan's '2-Inch ID Photo (兩吋身分證/護照大頭照)' actually measures 35×45 mm — NOT US 2×2 inches! Crop exact 32–36 mm head height offline.
🔒 100% Client-Side Browser Privacy · Exact BOCA 35×45 mm (413×531 px @ 300 DPI) · 32–36 mm crown-to-chin · 8-up 4×6" sheet
中文提示：辦理中華民國護照 (BOCA/駐美TECO辦事處)、就業金卡 (Gold Card)、居留證及入臺證專用的「兩吋大頭照」實寸為直式 3.5×4.5公分 (35×45mm，頭頂至下巴 3.2–3.6公分)，切勿誤用美簽 5×5公分正方形！支援 7-11 ibon / 全家 / 美國 CVS 4×6 相紙拼印 8 張。
Taiwan BOCA & NIA Official '2-Inch Big Head (35×45mm)' Specifications
| BOCA / NIA Rule | Mandatory Spec | Why Applicants Get Confused |
|---|---|---|
| Trimmed Paper Size | 35 mm × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm) | Called '2-Inch (兩吋)' in Taiwan, NOT US 51×51mm! |
| Head Length (Crown to Chin) | 32 mm – 36 mm (3.2 – 3.6 cm / 71–80%) | Smaller <3.2cm heads get rejected at TECO/BOCA! |
| Ears, Eyebrows & Moles | Both ears & eyebrows visible; never erase birthmarks/moles! | Strict no-retouch biometric rule |
| Eyeglasses | Strongly discouraged; zero tinted lenses or thick frames | Remove glasses completely for instant pass |
| 4×6" (4R) Convenience Print | 8 photos per 4×6" sheet | Print at 7-ELEVEN ibon / FamilyMart FamiPort / CVS! |
35×45mm 8-Up 4×6" Sheet Yield vs. Visa Booth & Pharmacy Pricing
| Print Option | Retail Visa Photo Service | Our 8-Up 4×6" Sheet (1800×1200 px) | Total Yield & Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| VFS Global / Consulate Kiosk | $15.00 – $22.00 / £12.00 (4 prints) | $0.39 CVS/Walgreens or £0.45 Boots 6×4" print | 8 exact 35×45mm prints · Save 96% |
| CVS / Walgreens Foreign Size | $16.99 (often lacks 35×45mm cutter!) | $0.39 standard 4×6" print + scissor trim ticks | Exact 413×531 px @ 300 DPI |
| Australia Post / NZ Pharmacy | A$21.95 / NZ$25.00 (4–6 prints) | A$0.25 Officeworks / Kmart 6×4" print | 8 prints · Save $20+ |
| Home A4 Glossy Sheet | N/A | 20–25 tiled 35×45mm photos on 2480×3508 px A4 | Ideal for family visa packets |
Print 8 Taiwan 35×45mm Photos at CVS/Walgreens (Abroad) or 7-ELEVEN ibon
- Shoot a clear front-facing portrait in front of a white wall with hair tucked neatly behind both ears and bangs clear of eyebrows.
- Click 'Open Taiwan 35×45mm Photo Studio' above — align top of skull crown and chin strictly inside the 32–36 mm green target bands.
- Use White-Background Boost so the background is uniform pure white (#FFFFFF) without touching facial moles or features.
- Download the free 413×531 px digital file for Taiwan Gold Card / NIA Cloud Entry Permit portals, or print the 8-up 4×6" sheet for NT$6 at 7-ELEVEN ibon / $0.39 at CVS/Walgreens for TECO mail-in renewals!
Don't Fall for the '2-Inch' Translation Trap at US Pharmacies
- Asking CVS/Walgreens for a '2-inch photo' for TECO: US pharmacies give you 51×51 mm (2×2 in) with a tiny 28mm head, which TECO Taipei Economic and Cultural Offices reject! Taiwan's 2-inch passport spec is strictly 35×45 mm with a 32–36 mm head.
- Retouching moles or scars: Taiwan BOCA explicitly rejects photos where facial moles, scars, or birthmarks were airbrushed away.
- Half-inch '1-inch / 半身照' confusion: Verify whether a domestic license asks for 3.5×4.5cm 大頭照 (passport/ID/Gold Card) vs 2.8×3.5cm 1-inch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a Taiwan '2-inch passport photo' 35x45mm instead of 2x2 inches?
In Taiwan photo studio terminology, '2-inch big head (兩吋大頭照)' refers to the diagonal/paper class measuring 3.5 cm wide by 4.5 cm tall (35x45 mm), matching ICAO biometric passports rather than US 2x2 inch squares.
Does this digital file work for the Taiwan Employment Gold Card and Online Entry Permit (入臺證)?
Yes! Both the Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform (Gold Card) and NIA Online Entry Permit portal require a 35:45 white-background color portrait with 32–36 mm head proportions.
Can I print the 4x6 sheet at 7-ELEVEN ibon in Taiwan or CVS in the US?
Yes! Upload the 1800x1200 px 4x6" sheet to 7-ELEVEN ibon 4x6 photo printing (~NT$6) or CVS/Walgreens ($0.39) to get 8 crisp 35x45mm photos.