Japan Visa photo maker
Japanese visa photos are commonly 45x45mm (square) on a plain white background, with the head 32-36mm (70-80% of the frame); some consulates also accept 35x45mm. Colour only, taken within 6 months, neutral expression. Two photos are usually required — check your consulate's exact size before applying.
Japanese visa photos are commonly 45x45mm (square) on a plain white background, with the head 32-36mm (70-80% of the frame); some consulates also accept 35x45mm. Colour only, taken within 6 months, neutral expression. Two photos are usually required — check your consulate's exact size before applying.
Source: mofa.go.jp（査証申請写真規格 / Consulate guidance） — mofa.go.jp
Japan Visa photo specification
- Size
- 45 × 45 mm
- Pixels (300dpi)
- 531 × 531 px
- Background
- White
- Head height
- 32–36 mm
Key requirements
- 45×45mm, output 531×531px at 300dpi
- White background, clean and shadow-free
- Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open
- Make sure the face is sharp and in focus
Official source: mofa.go.jp（査証申請写真規格 / Consulate guidance） — mofa.go.jp
Other Japan document specs
FAQ
What size is a Japan Visa photo?
45×45mm, about 531×531px at 300dpi, on a white background. Japanese visa photos are commonly 45x45mm (square) on a plain white background, with the head 32-36mm (70-80% of the frame); some consulates also accept 35x45mm. Colour only, taken within 6 months, neutral expression. Two photos are usually required — check your consulate's exact size before applying.
Can I make it at home?
Yes. Upload a front-facing photo above and the tool removes the background, aligns your face, renders the final image and lays out a print sheet — all locally in your browser, with no upload.
Is the photo guaranteed to be accepted?
We build to the published official specs and give you a self-check, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority — it's not a guarantee. Cross-check against the official source before you submit.