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Tip: for a physical application, print the 4×6″ sheet at a photo lab or pharmacy and cut along the lines. For online applications, use the digital file.
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Each country has its own size and head proportions — switching reloads the exact spec.
Japan Visa spec
| Photo size | 45 × 35 mm (form: 45mm × 35mm) |
| Head height | No head-size rule on the form — check your mission's page |
| Background | Plain white (mission-dependent) |
| Digital upload | Paper process: one photo affixed to the visa application form, taken within the last 6 months. Some missions require 45×45 mm instead (e.g. in India) — always check your own embassy or consulate's page. |
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — visa application form · verified 2026-10-09
Japan Visa photo — requirements & how to
Japan's visa application form asks for a 45×35 mm photo pasted onto the form — but Japanese missions aren't fully consistent: several (like those in India) require 45×45 mm instead. Check your embassy's specific instructions first, then make the photo here to match.
Key rules for Visa
- 45 × 35 mm photo pasted onto the visa application form
- Taken within the last 6 months; front-facing, no hat, plain background
- Not digitally edited — missions may reject processed photos
- Important: sizes vary by mission! Japanese missions in India ask for 45×45 mm; several missions accept 2×2 in
- Check your embassy or consulate's current instructions before submitting
How to make your Visa photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Use “Auto-fit head”, then zoom and drag so your head and shoulders sit naturally in the frame.
- Watch the live checks: centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital size and/or the 4×6″ print sheet.
FAQ
What size photo is needed for a Japan visa?
The form says 45 × 35 mm — but some missions require 45×45 mm. Always check your embassy or consulate's page.
How recent must a Japan visa photo be?
Taken within 6 months; front-facing, no hat, unedited.