Japan visa photo
35 × 45 mm · 413 × 531 px · head 32–36 mm · plain and light-coloured
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- Stand in front of a plain, light wall in even daylight.
- Ask someone to take it from about 4 ft (1.2 m) away, at face height.
- Look straight at the camera. Take off glasses and hats.
How to get a Japan visa photo that passes
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Take the photo
Stand about 2 ft (60 cm) in front of a plain, light wall. Ask someone to take the photo from about 4 ft (1.2 m) away with the camera at face height. Use daylight from a window in front of you, not overhead light. Take off your glasses, keep both eyes open and your mouth closed.
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Check the crop
The tool finds your face, sizes your head and makes the background plain automatically. If a check turns amber or red, drag or zoom until it turns green.
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Download or print
Download the digital photo for online forms, or the 4 × 6 in sheet to print at a photo kiosk. Print at actual size and cut along the grey lines.
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 32–36 mm |
| Background | Plain and light-coloured |
| Our download | 413 × 531 px |
| Framing | Upper chest to top of head, looking straight at the camera |
| Hats | Not allowed |
| Border | No frame or border |
| Taken | Within the last 6 months |
| Source | Embassy of Japan: Visa application photo standard |
| Last verified |
Questions people ask
What size is a Japan visa photo?
45 mm high and 35 mm wide, with 34 ± 2 mm from the top of your head to your chin. The download from this page is 413 × 531 px.
What background is allowed?
A plain, light-coloured background with nothing behind you.
Can I wear a hat?
No. You must look straight at the camera without a hat.
Is it the same as a passport photo?
Yes, the size is the same as a standard 35 × 45 mm passport photo.
How do I print it?
Download the 4 × 6 in sheet and print it at actual size at a photo kiosk or print shop, on photo paper with no borders or cropping. Then cut along the grey lines. Write your name lightly on the back.