Japan Visa Photo — Requirements & Online Tool
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How to get your Japan visa photo
Upload your photo
Take a photo against a plain background with your phone or camera, then upload it to passportsize-photo.online.
AI verifies compliance
Our AI checks your photo against all Japan visa requirements — dimensions, background, head size, and more.
Download and submit
Download your compliant photo and print it at the required size for your Japan visa application.
Get ready for your Japan visa photo
Distance from the camera
Position yourself at least 50 cm (20 inches) from the camera. Ideally, have another person take the photo.
Face in front of the camera
Place your face directly in front of the lens. Keep a neutral expression. Hold the camera at face height.
Even lighting
Ensure a well-lit environment to avoid shadows on your face or the picture’s background.
Your Japan Visa Photo Guide
Getting your Japan visa photo right the first time saves you time, money, and frustration. Whether you're submitting a new application or renewing your visa, your photo must meet strict government specifications — and a single mistake means rejection.
Our AI-powered tool handles background removal, precise cropping, and compliance verification — all in under 3 seconds. We offer a 100% acceptance guarantee backed by a full refund policy, and we trust our service so much that we stand behind every photo we produce.
Why choose passportsize-photo.online for Japan visa photos?
- Exact Japan visa specifications: Our AI automatically applies the official Japan visa photo requirements — dimensions, background color, head size ratio, and face positioning.
- Save Money: Just $4.99 per photo — a fraction of the $14.99–$16.99 you'd pay at a pharmacy or photo booth.
- AI-Powered Accuracy: Our system verifies every requirement — dimensions, DPI, head size, eye line, background color — so you don't have to.
- Guaranteed Acceptance: If your photo is rejected by any government agency, we refund 100% of your payment.
Get started with your Japan visa photo — check compliance, fix your background, or create a print template.
What we offer
Visa photo specifications
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Print size | 45 × 45 mm |
| Digital size | 531 × 531 pixels |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Background | White (rgb 255,255,255) |
| Head height | 60% – 80% of frame |
| Eye position | 56% from bottom |
| Glasses | Must be removed |
| Expression | Neutral — no smile |
| Digital submission | Accepted for online applications |
| Print required | Yes — physical print needed |
How Visa photo differs from Japan passport photo
| Specification | Visa | Passport | Different? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print size | 45×45mm | 35×45mm | Yes |
| Digital size | 531×531px | 413×531px | Yes |
| Background | white | white | No |
| Glasses | Not allowed | Not allowed | No |
| Expression | Neutral only | Neutral only | No |
Japan visa photo rules
Japan visa photos must be exactly 45×45mm when printed, or 531×531 pixels for digital submission at 300 DPI. The background must be plain white.
Your face must occupy between 60% and 80% of the total frame height, measured from chin to crown of head.
Glasses must be removed for your Japan visa photo. This applies to all glasses including prescription eyeglasses.
Your expression must be neutral — mouth closed, no smile. This is strictly enforced.
Tips
- ✓Square format: 45mm × 45mm (different from passport)
- ✓Plain background
- ✓No glasses
- ✓Neutral expression
What a compliant Japan visa photo looks like
Important notes
Processing & fees
Processing time
5 business days (standard); varies by embassy
Official fee
¥3,000 (single-entry); ¥6,000 (multiple-entry); ¥700 (transit)
Validity
3 months (single-entry); 1-5 years (multiple-entry)
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Helpful tools & resources
Japan visa photo FAQ
A Japan visa photo is 45×45mm when printed, or 531×531 pixels for digital submission at 300 DPI.
Japan visa photos require a white background (rgb 255,255,255).
No, glasses must be removed for Japan visa photos. This includes prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses.
No, Japan visa photos require a neutral expression — mouth closed, no smile.
The official government fee for a Japan visa is ¥3,000 (single-entry); ¥6,000 (multiple-entry); ¥700 (transit). passportsize-photo.online charges $4.99 for your compliant photo — separate from the government fee.
A Japan visa is valid for 3 months (single-entry); 1-5 years (multiple-entry).
Benefits of Passport Size Photo
Get comfy at home, grab your phone, and snap a few pictures. End up with a professional, compliant passport or visa photo — without leaving your couch.
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Our AI crops, removes the background, and resizes your photo in under 3 seconds. No waiting for a human editor.
100% compliance guarantee
Every photo is checked against official government requirements. If authorities reject it, we refund you in full.
30+ countries supported
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68 document types
Passport, visa, national ID, driver's license, and 64 more document types across 30+ countries.
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