Japan Passport Photo Size 35x45 mm: Make Online in 30 Seconds

One photo is required for both in-person and online submissions.

The photograph must be taken within the last six months and clearly reflect the applicant's current appearance.

The Japan Passport Photo Size is 35x45 mm, with a head size from 32 to 36 mm from the crown to the chin.

Only colored photos are accepted.

A plain white background, free from any patterns or textures, is required for a Japan passport photo.

Professional distorted lighting that naturally presents the applicant's skin tone and hair color is required. The photo must be free from any shadows, reflections, or glare.

The applicant's face and shoulders must be squared to the frame, facing forward. No tilting is allowed on passport photos.

Only natural facial expressions are accepted in Japanese passport photos. No smiling, frowning, or any other overly strong expressions are allowed — they can result in delays or application rejection.

Wear normal clothes for your Japan passport photo. Avoid white, overly bright items, large logos, or any accessories that may obstruct your facial features. No hats or headwear are allowed on official ID pictures, unless worn for religious or medical reasons. Remove face mask or any accessories that may obscure your facial features or prevent a clear view of your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Formally, the MOFA of Japan doesn't restrict glasses in passport photos. However, it strongly advises refraining from wearing them, if possible. If there are glasses in the image, there should be no glare, flash reflections on the lenses, and the frames must not cover the eyes — they have to be fully visible. Tinted eyeglasses, even the medical ones, are not allowed. The same applies to sunglasses or any colored glasses.

Professionally printed photos on either matte or glossy paper are accepted.

The Japanese passport photo must be a sharp, colour image at 600 dpi or higher, with no blur or visible pixels. Recommended digital size is at least 827 × 1062 pixels, saved in JPEG format without filters or digital alterations.

Select a well-lit spot in your house: the natural light from the window is best. Ideally, if it has a plain background.

Use a tripod to place your digital camera or smartphone at a distance of about 1–2 meters (roughly 3–7 feet) from your face.

In case you're taking a selfie with your iPhone's front camera, you must hold it approximately 20 inches away from your face.

Turn off the portrait mode to avoid blur and distortion in the photo. Set a timer.

Take a few images, select the best one, and upload it to the PhotoGov platform.

Wait about 30 seconds for the software to convert your selfie into a fully compliant passport photo.

Select additional services such as business clothing matching or expert verification.

Download the fully compliant image in digital or printable format.