Japan Visa
Japan Visa Photo 45x35mm Checker and Online Maker
Check and fix your Japan visa photo online. Create a 45x35mm portrait JPEG with the correct head size, plain background, and upload-ready file before checkout.
Last updated May 11, 2026
Verified against the official source · May 11, 2026Official Japan Visa Photo Dimensions & Requirements (45x35mm)
The Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) visa application form specifies a 45mm tall × 35mm wide portrait photo. Earlier copy on this site incorrectly listed a 45x45mm square — the official spec is the ICAO-style 35x45mm biometric portrait, the same size used for Japan passport photos.
- Size: 45mm tall × 35mm wide (portrait), 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI.
- Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI.
- Head height: 27–32mm from chin to crown (~60–70% of frame).
- Background: Plain white or light gray, no shadows.
- Recency: Taken within the last 6 months.
- Format: JPEG for digital submissions, glossy print for in-person.
Japan Visa Photo Details People Miss
Japan visa applicants often miss small submission details such as the back-of-photo writing instructions, glare from glasses, and head coverage on a portrait crop.
- Write your full name and date of birth on the back of physical photos.
- No digital modifications or retouching allowed.
- Neutral expression with eyes open and mouth closed.
- Glasses permitted if no glare and eyes clearly visible.
- Head coverings only for religious reasons.
Preview the Corrected Japan Visa Photo
VisaPhotoCheck formats the image to the Japan visa 35x45mm portrait profile, cleans the background, checks head coverage, and previews the result before you unlock the final file.
- Automatic cropping to exact 35x45mm portrait format.
- AI-powered background removal and replacement.
- Head size verification against the MOFA 27–32mm requirement.
- High-resolution output (300 DPI).
Photo Examples
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Common rejection risk
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Real Japan Visa Rejection Data
43.8% of Japan Visa photos were rejected on first submission, based on 80 checks run through VisaPhotoCheck.
Most common reasons a rejected photo failed
- Crop or framing46%
- Accessories (glasses, hats, headphones)26%
- File size or format14%
- Lighting or shadows6%
- Resolution6%
- Expression3%
Each figure is the share of rejected Japan Visa photos that failed that specific check. A single rejection often fails more than one check, so these do not add up to 100%.
Based on VisaPhotoCheck's own Japan Visa submissions — this reflects our users, not an official or industry-wide rejection rate.
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