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35 x 45 mm 路 Updated 2026-05-04

Japan Passport Photo Requirements

Resize and check a japanese passport photo against measurable rules before you print, upload, or decide a fresh photo is safer.

Japan warns against processing that changes the person's image, such as enlarging eyes, slimming the jaw, whitening skin, or correcting moles and wrinkles.
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At a glance

Printed size
35 x 45 mm
Metric size
35 x 45 mm
Digital note
Domestic online uploads use JPG up to 600 KB; overseas online uploads may allow JPG, JPEG, BMP, or PNG from 20 KB to 2 MB.
Background
No background objects; white is recommended by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Head position
Photo should be front-facing, bareheaded, taken within 6 months, with head height 34 mm plus or minus 2 mm.
File note
Use the file format and size specified for domestic or overseas online application routes.
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144 countries/regions, 454 document sizes

Selected: Japan passport photo
Popular countries and regions
Document types
35 x 45 mm413 x 531px export
SpecsHead height around 32-36 mm
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Free check results

Use these results as a preparation checklist, not as a government approval guarantee.

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Requirement checklist

These labels are practical review prompts. The final decision belongs to the relevant government office or upload portal.

35 x 45 mm frame

Passed

34 mm plus or minus 2 mm head height

Passed

No beautification or face-shape changes

Needs retake

Related document photos

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35x45 mm photo

Common passport and visa size for UK, Europe, Japan, and more.
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Japan Alien Registration Card

35 x 45 mm crop with a 413 x 531px output. Review the document guide before you submit.
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Japan Automechanic's card

45 x 60 mm crop with a 531 x 709px output. Review the document guide before you submit.
ID documents 40 x 55 mm

Japan First-level Architect ID

40 x 55 mm crop with a 472 x 650px output. Review the document guide before you submit.
Driving licences 40 x 50 mm

Japan International driving license

40 x 50 mm crop with a 472 x 591px output. Review the document guide before you submit.

Common questions

For country-specific edge cases, keep the official page open while reviewing the export.

Does AnyPassportPhoto.com replace the official passport office check? +

No. It helps you prepare and review a photo against published requirements. The passport authority, embassy, consulate, or official upload system makes the final decision.

Can I make a passport photo online for free? +

Yes. You can choose a document, run the basic checklist, resize in your browser, and download the resized JPG without signing in or paying. Optional AI cleanup uses paid credits.

What does the online passport photo checker review? +

It checks file type, size, resolution, and crop shape, then prompts you to inspect the background and face position. Compare every result with the linked official rules.

Why are results shown as Passed, Warning, or Needs retake? +

One serious issue can matter more than a high total score. The labels show what looks fine, what needs review, and when a new photo is safer.