Japan Visa Photo Requirements
Recent colour photo, plain background, frontal view, neutral expression, no hat unless exempted.
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Requirements
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 413–413px × 531–531px
- Max file size: 5120 KB
- Background: white
Japan Visa Photo Maker Online — common questions
What is the official Japan Visa Photo Maker Online size?
The official Japan Visa Photo Maker Online size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Japan Visa Photo Maker Online?
Japan Visa Photo Maker Online photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Japan Visa Photo Maker Online photo?
The head should fill approximately 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a Japan Visa Photo Maker Online photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 35 mm × 45 mm template.
Can I print the Japan Visa Photo Maker Online at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
Common reasons Japan Visa 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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