Quick and Professional Japan Visa Photo Service

The photo requirements for a Japan visa include a passport-style photo that has to meet the following criteria:

• Size of 35x45mm 
• Clear and focused image
• White background
• Taken within the last 6 months

Japan visa photo - size and background instructions

Your Japan visa photos should be 35x45 mm in size. A white background is required for visa photos. No patterns, items or other people should be visible. Make sure the lighting and contrast are uniform so as not to interfere with facial features.

Japan visa photo rules for glasses and facial expression

Glasses with non-reflective lenses are usually allowed, but tinted or mirrored lenses are not permitted. Smiling, making faces, grinning, etc. is not allowed in a Japan visa photo. A neutral expression must be maintained.

Japan visa photos special requirements for infants or children

Infants and children must meet the same photo requirements as adults. However, they may have assistance from parents or guardians during the photo-taking process. Nonetheless, parents/guardians should not appear in the background.

Digital photo for a Japan visa application & visa validity 

Digital biometric photos are accepted for Japan visa applications. The photo must be a JPEG file with a resolution of 300 DPI. The validity period for a Japan visa photo is six months. After this time, a new photo must be taken to apply for a visa.

Japan visa photo editor

Are you tired of struggling to take the perfect photo for your Japan visa application? Our AI-powered photo editor can make the process quick and easy. The editor will remove the background, adjust the size, crop the photo, and even check the lighting to ensure that it meets all official requirements. 

With the human photo expert check, you can be confident that your photo will be accepted. Give it a try today by uploading your photo or downloading our visa photo app on Android or iOS and have your visa photo ready in no time! 

Japan visa photo: overview

Below you can find the table with the most important Japan visa photo requirements:

Sources:
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/visaonline.html