OFFICIAL CONSULAR STANDARDSSPECIFICATION RECORD: SEPTEMBER 5, 2026Japan Passport Photo Size & Requirements
Prepare Japan passport photos at 827×1063 px with Plain white background. Check the receiving authority’s current instructions before submitting.
This summary describes the recorded Japan photo specifications. Check the official source below for your application route; the receiving authority decides whether a photo is acceptable.
Official Parameter Matrix // Japan Passport
Official Document Standards // Japan
- Dimensions:827×1063 px
- Background:Plain white background
- Head Ratio:70-85%
- Quality:JPEG · ≤200KB
- Dimensions:531×531 px
- Background:Plain white background
- Head Ratio:70-85%
- Quality:JPEG · ≤200KB
How to Create Your Official Japan Passport Photo Online
Take a front-facing selfie with your phone camera or upload an existing portrait. Our live viewfinder ensures proper face angle and neutral expression.
The engine prepares the background and crops to 827×1063 px. Review the individual assessment and application instructions.
Download a 827×1063 px JPEG (maximum 200KB) and an A4 print sheet. Review the single image against your application requirements before uploading.
The recorded 35×45 mm size matches the most common document size in our dataset (35×45 mm). In the same dataset, head-height range 70-85% differs from the common 70-80% range; the recorded background (plain white background) uses the most common background colour.
Frequently Asked Questions for Japan Passport Photos
What are the photo size and background rules for a Japan Passport?
A Japan passport photo is 35×45 mm (827×1063 pixels for a digital upload), with a plain white background. The recorded head-height range is 70-85%. Output settings: 600 DPI, JPEG. Recorded file-size limit: 200KB. Check the linked source for the submission route you are using.
Can I take this photo with my smartphone?
Yes. Our AI engine automatically corrects perspective distortion, extracts the subject, replaces the backdrop with the required consular color, and verifies lighting and eye height.
What if my photo is rejected by the embassy?
The receiving authority decides whether to accept your photo. If it is rejected, contact support and review our refund policy.
Q:How do I print my Japan Passport photo?
ApprovaVisa provides a single 827×1063 px JPEG (maximum 200KB) and an A4 tiled print sheet with cut marks. Upload the single JPEG to the application portal. Print the sheet at actual size and check the mission’s paper-photo instructions.
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