What size is a Japan visa photo?
TL;DR A Japan visa photo is 35 × 45 mm on a plain white background, supplied at 413 × 531 px (300 DPI). The expression must be neutral, looking directly at camera, and the photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.
Specification at a glance
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI |
| Background | plain white (#FFFFFF) |
| Expression | Neutral |
| Gaze | Directly at camera |
| Maximum age of photo | 6 months |
Rules that apply to this document
- 45 mm x 35 mm — the Visa Application Centre also writes it as 2 inch x 1.4 inch
- Colour, on a plain white background
- Not more than 6 months old
- The photo must not have been used on any previous visa or any ID
- Face must fill about 70% of the frame, looking straight forward and clearly visible
- Hair tied back, and no spectacles
- No outline border around the photograph
- Glossy finish on photo paper — not printed on A4 bond paper
A figure you may see elsewhere
45 x 45 mm square is the size most sites lead with for a Japan visa, usually followed by three alternatives so that one of them is bound to be right. The Japan Visa Application Centre in Singapore states one size: 45 x 35 mm. The same pages tend to allow prescription glasses; the centre's own list says "no spectacles". Its source is usually the Ministry's general visa index, which gives no size and defers to each mission.
Can I wear a head covering?
No. This document does not permit a head covering, including for religious reasons, and an AI cannot reliably remove one. If you wear one, expect this document to be refused.
Where these figures come from
Checked against the issuing authority's own page on 2026-09-06. Published by the issuing authority: visa.vfsglobal.com. SGfoto is independent, not affiliated with or endorsed by any government or issuing authority, and does not guarantee acceptance. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Common questions
- What size is a Japan visa photo?
- A Japan visa photo is 35 × 45 mm, printed or supplied digitally at 413 × 531 pixels (300 DPI), on a plain white background.
- Can I take a Japan visa photo with my phone?
- Yes. Take a plain, front-facing photo in even light and SGfoto reformats it to 35 × 45 mm on a plain white background. Hold the phone at eye level — a shot from above or below looks less like you.
- How recent must a Japan visa photo be?
- It must have been taken within the last 6 months.
- Can I wear a head covering in a Japan visa photo?
- No. This document does not permit a head covering, including for religious reasons, and an AI cannot reliably remove one. If you wear one, expect this document to be refused.
- How much does a Japan visa photo cost on SGfoto?
- The watermarked preview is free, so you see the result before paying. The full-resolution file is S$1.99.
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