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 size	35 × 45 mm
Digital	413 × 531 min
Head height	Head 34mm ±2 (top of head to chin)
Background	White or light blue per consulate
Fine print	No 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.

Other specs

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.