Japan Passport Photo
Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-03-26
Photo Specifications
Dimensions
35 × 45 mm
DPI
300
Background
white
Format
JPEG
Max Size
5000 KB
Head Height
70-80%
Photography Guidelines
- 1 Taken within the last 6 months
- 2 Plain white background with no shadows
- 3 Front-facing with neutral expression
- 4 No glasses, hats, or head coverings
- 5 Face clearly visible from top of head to chin
- 6 No digital retouching or beauty filters
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Wearing glasses
Glasses are not allowed in Japanese passport photos
Background not plain white
Must be a plain white background with no gradients or patterns
Digital retouching
Beauty filters and digital modifications are not permitted
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Frequently Asked Questions
Official References
Information on this page is based on the following official sources: