🇯🇵 Japan Passport Photo Specs 2026
White background strongly recommended (2025 new passport uses B&W laser printing). Removing glasses strongly recommended (MOFA). Head height 34±2mm. Online: 600×730px, max 600KB.
| 📐 Size | 35x45 |
|---|---|
| 🖥️ Resolution | 413×531px |
| 🔍 DPI | 300 |
| 🎨 Background | white |
| 📏 Head Height | 32~36mm |
Detailed Requirements
White background strongly recommended (2025 new passport uses B&W laser printing)
Removing glasses strongly recommended (MOFA)
Head height 34±2mm
Online: 600×730px, max 600KB
✅ Acceptable Photo
Front-facing · Neutral · White BG
- ✅ Face the camera directly
- ✅ Neutral expression
- ✅ Mouth closed
- ✅ Light, uniform background
- ✅ No shadows on face
- ✅ Taken within last 6 months
❌ Rejected Photo
Tilted · Shadow · Hair
- ❌ Hats or head coverings
- ❌ Sunglasses or tinted lenses
- ❌ Excessive photo editing
- ❌ Anything obscuring the face
Top 5 Rejection Reasons
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1
Wrong background color
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2
Face ratio out of range
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3
Glasses glare
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4
Shadow
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5
Wrong size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I wear glasses in a Japanese passport photo?
Yes, as long as there is no glare on the lenses.
What background color for Japanese passport photo?
White or light gray is accepted.
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