What size is a Japanese visa photo?

35 x 45 mm, the same as the Japanese passport photo.

Is the Japanese visa photo the same as the passport photo?

Yes, both use the same 35x45mm format with a white background.

How many photos do I need for a Japanese visa?

Typically 1-2 photos depending on the visa type.

Japan Visa 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
3 Front-facing with neutral expression
4 No glasses or head coverings
5 Clear and sharp image quality
6 No borders or frames around the photo

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Photo has border or frame

The photo must not have any borders, frames, or decorative elements

Background has shadows

Background must be uniformly white with no shadows

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Official References

Information on this page is based on the following official sources:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan - Visa

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