Japan passport photo:35 x 45 mm
Japanese passport photo: 35x45 mm, plain background (white preferred), head 32-36 mm.
Make a Japan photoSpec at a glance
Rules for a Japan passport photo
- 35 x 45 mm portrait
- Plain background (white preferred; light blue also accepted)
- Face 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown
- Glasses allowed (no reflections, no tinted lenses)
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Recent (within last 6 months)
Japan passport photo requirements
Run through this list before you submit. Most rejected photos fail one of these checks.
- Photo size 35 x 45 mm, which is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI for digital uploads
- Head measures 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown
- Background is white or light blue, plain and evenly lit
- Glasses are accepted if there is no glare and the frames leave the eyes fully visible
- Expression is neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
The size, head height, and background checks are applied for you when you pick Japan in the photo tool.
Ready to make your Japan photo?
The tool runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Open the photo toolCommon questions about Japan passport photos
What size is a Japan passport photo?+
A Japan passport photo is 35 x 45 mm (413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI). The head must measure 32 to 36 mm from chin to the top of the head. This tool crops to those exact dimensions for you, so you don't have to measure anything by hand.
Why was my Japan passport photo rejected?+
The most common reasons a Japan photo gets rejected are: the wrong print size (it must be 35 x 45 mm), the head being too large or too small in the frame (it should be 32 to 36 mm tall), a background that isn't white or light blue, shadows on the face or background, a smile (a neutral expression is required), or glare on glasses. Setting the country here applies the correct size and head height automatically, which removes the most frequent mistakes.
What background colour does a Japan passport photo need?+
Japan accepts a white or light blue background. The optional background tool can swap a plain near-white wall behind you for the colour you pick, so you can shoot at home and still meet the rule.
Can I use this Japan photo for both digital upload and printing?+
Yes. Download a single JPG for online Japan applications, or download the 4×6 inch print sheet PDF. It tiles your photo at 35 x 45 mm with cut marks so any drugstore or photo counter can print it. Both files are made in your browser and your photo never leaves your device.