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Tip: for a physical application, print the 4×6″ sheet at a photo lab or pharmacy and cut along the lines. For online applications, use the digital file.
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Each country has its own size and head proportions — switching reloads the exact spec.
Japanese Passport spec
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (borderless) |
| Head height | 32–36 mm (chin to crown (MOFA: 34 mm ± 2 mm), top margin 2–6 mm) |
| Background | Plain, light-coloured — white recommended |
| Digital upload | MOFA online applications accept JPG (up to ~600 KB domestic; 20 KB – 2 MB overseas). One photo is required for passport applications. |
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — mofa.go.jp · verified 2026-10-08
Japanese Passport photo — requirements & how to
Japanese passport photos are 35×45 mm, borderless, with the head measuring 34 mm ± 2 mm from chin to crown and a top margin of 2–6 mm. Use a plain, light background (white recommended) and a neutral expression. Japan's MOFA standard is the same footprint used by many countries — but the head proportions are specific, so don't reuse another country's crop.
Key rules for Japan
- Head height 34 mm ± 2 mm (32–36 mm)
- Top margin: 2–6 mm between the top of the hair and the photo edge
- Borderless — no white border around the photo
- Colour only
- Taken within 6 months
How to make your Japan photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Check the blue guide — chin to crown must fit the head guide. Use “Auto-fit head” first.
- Watch the live checks: head size, centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital size and/or the 4×6″ print sheet.
FAQ
What size is a Japanese passport photo?
35×45 mm, borderless. Head height should be 32–36 mm (the official spec is 34 mm ± 2 mm), with 2–6 mm of space above the head.
Can I use a US 2×2 photo for a Japan passport?
No. Japan uses the portrait 35×45 mm format; the aspect ratio is different, so a US square photo won't fit the spec.
Can I smile in a Japanese passport photo?
No — a neutral expression with your mouth closed is required.