What this page is for
Use this for: Foreigners renewing or applying for a Taiwan Alien Resident Certificate (ARC, 外僑居留證) through the National Immigration Agency. Photo follows the same spec as the Taiwan National ID card.
Not for: Visitor visas (use the visa page), or APRC (Alien Permanent Resident Certificate) which may differ — verify with NIA.
Taiwan ARC Photo Maker, 35x45 mm
Get a 35x45 mm ARC photo on a plain white background that follows the same spec as Taiwan's National ID card, ready within the NIA's two-year recency window.
Requirements:
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
$1 digital · $5 with print sheet · $6 family pack
Already have a photo? Check if it will be accepted, free.
What You Get
Digital Photo $1
413×531px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet in the $5 pack
6 photos included
Taiwan ARC Card photo requirements
The official requirements — all of which we handle automatically when you upload your photo.
Size & Dimensions
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height: 32-36mm from chin to crown (70-80% of frame)
File Format
- JPEG (.jpg) format
- Color photo, not black & white
- Minimum 413 × 531 pixels, 300 DPI
- File size under 5120 KB
Background & Lighting
- Plain white background
- Even lighting, no harsh shadows on face or background
- No filters or digital alterations
Pose & Framing
- Face camera directly, full face in view
- Both eyes open, looking at camera
- Head centered and level
Expression & Attire
- Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open. Direct gaze at camera.
- No uniforms (except religious/medical)
- No head coverings (religious exceptions apply)
Glasses & Accessories
- No eyeglasses
- No earphones or wireless devices
- Photo taken within the last 24 months
Photo specification diagram
100% government compliant
Our system automatically checks and corrects your photo against all official Taiwan ARC Card requirements. If it's rejected, we'll refund your $1 immediately.
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, we never store or log your photo, and we don't know who you are and we don't need to. Your face stays yours. The one exception is the optional Expert Review: there you choose to share your photo with our reviewer, and it's deleted within 7 days.
Loved by travelers
4.7 from 232 verified reviews
People who used the tool for a arc card photo and made it through.
“Thank you! You were great to work with and made the whole passport photo process much easier. I really appreciated the support and was able to get my passport approved.”
“Nice!!! Super quick and easy to use. I got the visa photo I needed without any hassle.”
“This saved me a trip to the pharmacy. I uploaded a photo, got it cropped correctly, and printed it myself for much less than a passport photo service.”
Ready to create your arc card photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
Need photos for the whole family? Get everyone on one sheet for $6
