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Japan Passport & Visa Photo Requirements 2026

Official sizes, background colors, and guidelines for 5 document types

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Passport Size
35×45mm
Digital Size
413×531px
Resolution
300 DPI
Background
Plain white
Documents
5 types

Japan passport photo size:

35×45 mm (413×531 pixels), 300 DPI, plain white. Face centered, neutral expression, no glasses.

Japan visa photo: 35×45mm, 35×45mm.

Source: MOFA

All Japan Photo Document Types

Document TypeSize (mm)Digital (px)BackgroundDPI
Visa35 × 45413 × 531Plain white300
Passport35 × 45413 × 531Plain white300
Residence Card30 × 40354 × 472Plain white300
My Number Card35 × 45413 × 531Plain light grey300
e-Visa35 × 45413 × 531Plain white300

Detailed Requirements

Visa — 35×45mm
✓Size: 35×45 mm
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open and visible
✓No glasses
✓Head centered, no tilt
✓Face height 32 - 36 mm from chin to crown
✓Taken within the last 6 months
✓No shadows on face or background
Passport — 35×45mm
✓Size: 35×45 mm
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open and visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 6 months
Residence Card — 30×40mm
✓Size: 30×40 mm (3×4 cm)
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression
✓Both eyes open and visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 6 months
My Number Card — 35×45mm
✓Size: 35×45 mm
✓Plain light grey background
✓Neutral expression
✓Both eyes open and visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 6 months
e-Visa — 35×45mm
✓Size: 35×45 mm
✓Plain light grey or white background
✓Neutral expression
✓Both eyes open and visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 6 months

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Frequently Asked Questions About Japan Photos

What size photo do I need for a Japan passport?

Japan passport photos must be 35×45mm (413×531 pixels at 300 DPI). Plain white.

Can I take my own passport photo for Japan?

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What about Japan visa photos?

Visa photos for Japan have specific size requirements. Check the document table above for exact dimensions per visa type.

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