Japan Passport Photo Examples
Rejections: wrong face size, tilted head, heavy editing, busy background.
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Common reasons Japan Passport Photo Maker Online photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- wrong_dimensions_or_face_height
- background_not_plain
- shadows_or_uneven_light
- expression_not_neutral
- hair_covering_eyes_or_eyebrows
- visible_retouching_or_filters
- hat_or_non_medical_headwear
Where we sourced these Japan specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- mofa.go.jp
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