Japan visa photo size and requirements

Japan visa (paper and JAPAN eVISA)

The photo rules for the Japan visa (paper and JAPAN eVISA) in plain words, from is.emb-japan.go.jp. In short: 35 × 45 mm print or digital file.

Note: Check the photo rules with your consulate before you print.

Requirements

Printed photo: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Digital file: Up to 2 MB, JPEG
Head height: The rules give no exact head size
Background: Plain and even: white
Glasses: Glasses are fine without glare, eyes clearly visible
Expression: Neutral, mouth closed
Selfies: Not stated. A photo someone else takes is safest
How recent: Taken in the last 6 months
Print sheets in PassPic: 4 × 6 in, 10 × 15 cm, A4, Letter

Source: is.emb-japan.go.jp, last checked 14 October 2026.

“Size: 45mm height × 35mm width (same size as a passport photo).”

Common mistakes

A busy or uneven background, or one that isn't white.
Glare on glasses, or frames that cover the eyes.
A smile with the mouth open, or any expression that isn't neutral.
An old photo. It must be taken in the last 6 months.
A file of the wrong size or type. It must be: up to 2 MB, JPEG.
A photo that was retouched, filtered or had its background replaced.

PassPic can't measure some things, so check them yourself: glasses, head coverings and hair over the eyes.

How PassPic helps

PassPic checks your photo against these rules on your phone and marks each check Passed, Check or Fix, with a one-line tip. It crops and scales the photo to size and never changes your face or your background. Your photo is checked on your phone and never uploaded.

PassPic is coming to Google Play.

We can't promise that any office will accept a photo; the issuing authority decides. Rules change, so read is.emb-japan.go.jp before you send your photo. PassPic is an independent app. Not affiliated with any government.