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Japan Passport (パスポート) Photo Requirements

The complete spec for a Japan Passport (パスポート) photo, and how to hit it at home.

Print size35 × 45 mm
Digital413 × 531 min
Head heightHead 34mm ±2 (top of head to chin)
BackgroundWhite or light blue per consulate
Fine printNo glasses; ears visible; mouth closed; no shadow on background.

How to shoot it

  1. Daylight facing a window, plain white or light blue per consulate wall — see the lighting tutorial.
  2. Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
  3. Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
  4. Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.

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FAQ

What size is a Japan Passport (パスポート) photo?

35 × 45 millimetres (413 × 531 min in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be Head 34mm ±2 (top of head to chin) of the frame.

What background does the Japan Passport (パスポート) photo need?

White or light blue per consulate. Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. No glasses; ears visible; mouth closed; no shadow on background.