Japan
JapanJapan passport photo size
35 × 45 mm · 600 × 730 px · Up to 600 KB
Requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 71–80% of the photo height |
| Eye line | about 42% down from the top edge |
| Background | Plain background required. The authority does not specify a particular colour. |
| Digital size | 600 × 730 px, up to 600 KB |
| File format | jpeg |
| Retouching | Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping. |
| Background replacement | Not allowed. Shoot against a plain, evenly lit wall. |
| Where to take it | Online passport application: the application app can also take the photo during the application. |
- Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
Source: mofa.go.jp. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
How the passport photo is submitted
Submission
- Online application: upload a digital photo.
オンライン申請時に写真館等で撮影した写真をアップロードする場合
mofa.go.jp - In-person application: bring a printed photo.
写真は事前に用意し、申請書には貼らずにお持ちください
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If you hand in a printed photo
- No border.
フチなしで上記の各寸法を満たしたもの
pref.fukuoka.lg.jp - Not glued or mounted.
申請書には貼らずにお持ちください
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Rules the authority states for this photo
- The photo must meet the ICAO standard.
ICAO の勧告に基づいて定められています
mofa.go.jp - No hat or head covering.
無帽（ヘアーバンドも不可）
pref.fukuoka.lg.jp - No shadows on the face or background.
無背景（柄・影なし、グラデーション不可）
pref.fukuoka.lg.jp - No other people or objects in the photo.
本人のみで正面向き、中央
pref.fukuoka.lg.jp - Face the camera directly.
本人のみで正面向き、中央
pref.fukuoka.lg.jp - Hair must not cover the face.
前髪、横髪が目と眉毛を隠さないもの
pref.fukuoka.lg.jp - Black-and-white photos are also accepted.
カラー(推奨)でも白黒でも可
pref.fukuoka.lg.jp - Online passport application: the application app can also take the photo during the application.
申請中にアプリによる撮影も可能ですが
mofa.go.jp
Questions
- What size is a Japan passport photo?
- 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). A digital file is 600 × 730 px.
- Can I take a Japan passport photo with my phone?
- Online passport application: the application app can also take the photo during the application.
How it differs from other Japan documents
- ID card — head height 71–80% here, 70–80% there; digital file 600×730 px, 600 KB here, 480×617 px, 7 MB there
- Residence permit — size 35×45 mm here, 30×40 mm there
How the passport photo is submitted
Online passport application: the application app can also take the photo during the application.