How does it work?

Perfect biometric photo within 3 minutes.

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Take or upload a photo

That's the only thing you need to do. Take or upload a photo - we will take care of the rest.

AI prepares the photo

Artificial Intelligence will check your photo, crop it to the right size and remove the background.

Expert verification

Our Photo Expert will make additional verification to check if your photo meets the official requirements.

Digital or printed photos

You can download a digital version and order a printout which we will send within 3-5 days. Delivery is free!

Why?

Take a biometric photo conveniently without leaving home

You save time and money

Convenience

Don't waste time, effort or money. You can take your passport photo without leaving home.

Professional service

Over 1 million people have used our services within the past 11 years. Our Photo Experts are available 24/7.

Money-back guarantee

We give you a guarantee of acceptance by authorities or otherwise we will refund you double the price!

Satisfaction guarantee

Take as many photo shots as you want - you pay only when you are satisfied.

How to take a photo?

Taking a photo for your ID has never been so easy.

Follow simple instruction to take a perfect ID photo.

Body-camera distance

The distance between the face and the camera should be about 40 cm. Ideally the photo should be taken by the other person.

Posture: Straight ahead

Place your face in front of the lens. Hold the camera at eye level and keep neutral face expression.

Lighting

Stand facing the light source, for example an exposed window. The background will be cut out, don't worry about it.

Japan Visa Photo: Size and Requirements

Size

Width: 45 mm

Height: 45 mm

Resolution

300 dpi

Is it suitable for online submission?

Yes

Image definition parameters

Head height: 27 mm

Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 7.5 mm

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Japanese Visa Photo - All You Need to Know

Japan visa photo requirements

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:

Criteria	Requirement for Japan Visa Photos
Size	35x45 mm
Image quality	Clear and focused
Background	White, no patterns or people
Glasses	Allowed with non-reflective lenses
Facial expression	Neutral
Digital photo	Accepted
Resolution	300 DPI
Format	JPEG
Visa validity period	6 months