Japan · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · Verified October 22, 2026
Japan Passport Photo (旅券用写真) — 35×45 mm, Make It in Seconds
- 35×45 mm
- JPG
- Plain, no background (white recommended)
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Everything on this page is set to the official Japan Passport Photo (旅券用写真) specification from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. For citizens of Japan applying or renewing.
Japan Passport Photo (旅券用写真) requirements
| Document | Japanese passport (旅券) |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Japan) |
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Format | JPG |
| Background colour | Plain, no background (white recommended) |
| Head height | 71.1–80% of photo height (32–36 mm) |
| Colour | Colour photo required |
| Taken within | the last 6 months |
| Submitted as | Digital upload and/or printed photo |
The rules in plain words
- 45 mm high × 35 mm wide, borderless.
- Face from top of head to chin 34 mm ± 2 mm, bare-headed, facing forward.
- Plain background (white recommended).
- Taken within 6 months before applying.
- No hair, glasses frames or masks around the eyes; write your name on the back of printed photos.
How to take a Japan Passport Photo at home
- 1Stand about half a metre in front of a plain, no background (white recommended) wall. Distance from the wall stops shadows behind your head.
- 2Face a window or soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit — no harsh overhead light.
- 3Ask someone to hold the camera at your eye level, 1–1.5 m away. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and get rejected.
- 4Look straight at the lens with a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, hair away from your eyes.
- 5Take off your glasses unless you have a medical reason to wear them.
- 6Drop the photo here and download the result — it is ready to upload.
Questions people ask
What size is a Japan Passport Photo?
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan requires 35×45 mm. ExactFit sizes your photo to exactly this and shows a checklist so you can confirm before you submit.
How big should my head be in the photo?
Measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (including hair), your head must take up 71.1–80% of the photo height — 32 to 36 mm on the print. The tool detects your face and crops to land inside this range automatically.
What background colour is required?
Plain, no background (white recommended), plain and without shadows or patterns. If your wall isn't plain, ExactFit can replace the background on your device.
Can I wear glasses?
No hair, glasses frames or masks around the eyes; write your name on the back of printed photos.
How recent does the photo need to be?
It must have been taken within the last 6 months and look like you do now.
Can I take a Japan Passport Photo with my phone?
Yes. Have someone else take it at eye level from about 1–1.5 m away with light in front of you. iPhone HEIC files work directly.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. All processing — face detection, cropping, background and compression — runs inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Will my photo be accepted?
ExactFit checks every measurable requirement against the official rules, but the final decision is made by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Follow the checklist and the official guidance linked on this page.
Official source
Last verified against the official source: October 22, 2026
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