Japan visa photo: size and rules
The printed Japan visa photo is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
- Head 32 to 36 mm
Photo specification
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Head, crown to chin | 32 to 36 mm (1.26 to 1.42 in) |
We check sizes and positions; the issuing authority decides acceptance. Last checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules change. Check the issuing authority’s current instructions before you apply.
Background and editing
The source asks for a white background. The rules do not allow digital changes to the photo, so the background has to be right when the photo is taken. Retake it against a plain wall instead of editing the background. PortraitPass keeps background replacement off by default for this document.
Rules from the source
- Taken within six months before you apply, front view, no hat.
- Dark, busy or patterned backgrounds are not accepted.
- Photos that are digitally modified are not accepted.
- Write your full name and date of birth on the back.
- Head height 32-36 mm where an embassy states it; not every embassy does.
Expression, lighting and how recent the photo is cannot be measured from a picture, so check them yourself.
Can you make it at home?
Yes. Size depends on the embassy: most say 45 x 35 mm (35 wide, 45 high), the Embassy in India says 45 x 45 mm, and US consulates also take 2 x 2 in. Check the one handling your application.
PortraitPass frames the photo against the head and eye lines above and exports a single photo or a print sheet, with the measurements shown so you can check them yourself.
Sources
- Standards for application form photo (Embassy of Japan in Serbia)Issuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
- Visa photo size (Consulate-General of Japan in Denver)Issuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
- Photograph Standard - Embassy of Japan in India (Mumbai)Issuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
- Visa application form to enter Japan (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)Issuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
Found a wrong or outdated number? Open an issue with the source link.
Common questions
What size is a Japan visa photo?
The printed photo is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
Can I take a Japan visa photo at home?
Yes. The source accepts a photo you prepare yourself.
What background does a Japan visa photo need?
The source asks for a white background.
How big should the head be in a Japan visa photo?
Measured from the crown to the chin, the head should be 32 to 36 mm (1.26 to 1.42 in).
Where do the Japan visa numbers come from?
From the issuing authority’s own pages: Standards for application form photo (Embassy of Japan in Serbia), Visa photo size (Consulate-General of Japan in Denver), Photograph Standard - Embassy of Japan in India (Mumbai) and Visa application form to enter Japan (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Last checked 28 Sep 2026.
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