Japanese Passport Photo Maker

Official 35 × 45 mm for passport and visa in Japan — cropped correctly, then 6 copies on one printable sheet.

A photo of your face never leaves your device

Drop your photo here

or click to browse — a phone selfie against a plain wall works

JPG · PNG · WebP · HEIC from iPhone

Requirements change. Confirm with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan before printing — official specification.

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Three steps

No account at any point, and the photo never leaves your device.

STEP 01

Add your photo

A phone photo against a plain white or very light works. HEIC straight from an iPhone is fine — it is converted here.

STEP 02

Match 32–36 mm chin to crown

Drag and zoom until your chin and the top of your head sit on the two dashed lines. That range is what Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan measures, and getting it wrong is the usual reason a photo comes back.

STEP 03

Print 6 at once

Download a 4 × 6 sheet holding 6 photos at 35 × 45 mm, then cut along the guides. One cheap print instead of a booth.

Japanese requirements at a glance

Photo size35 × 45 mm
Head height32–36 mm chin to crown
At 300 dpi413 × 531 pixels
BackgroundPlain white or very light, uniform, no shadow.
GlassesBest avoided. Better removed. If worn, the frames must not cover the eyes and there must be no reflection.
ExpressionNeutral only. Neutral, mouth closed, facing the camera squarely.
AuthorityMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Per 4 × 6 sheet6 photos
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What makes Japan different

Japan applies the common 35 × 45 mm size but is unusually strict about the background being genuinely featureless. A wall with a faint texture, a visible join or an uneven paint finish is refused where other countries would let it pass.

What catches people out

  • Photos must be taken within six months of applying.
  • The face must be centred with a small, consistent margin above the head.
  • Japan is strict about a completely uncluttered background — even a faint wall texture can be refused.

Background texture and hair crossing the outline of the face. The margin above the head is also checked closely.

Where the photo goes

Printed photos are submitted at a prefectural passport office or, for residents abroad, at the embassy or consulate. Photo booths across Japan produce compliant prints directly.

Printing 6 for the price of one

At 35 × 45 mm, 6 photos fit on a single 4 × 6 inch print — the cheapest product at any kiosk or online print service, against a booth that charges for a set of four.

Print at actual size and turn off "fit to page", "scale to fit" and borderless printing. Each of those resizes the image by a few percent, which is enough to push the head outside the 32–36 mm chin to crown that Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan requires.

Our main passport photo page covers the general advice on lighting, distance and expression that applies wherever you are applying. The rules above are the ones specific to Japan.

Common questions

What size is a Japanese passport photo?

35 × 45 mm, with the head measuring 32–36 mm chin to crown. At 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels.

Can I wear glasses in a Japanese passport photo?

Better removed. If worn, the frames must not cover the eyes and there must be no reflection.

Can I smile?

Neutral, mouth closed, facing the camera squarely.

What background colour is required?

Plain white or very light, uniform, no shadow.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. The cropping happens inside your browser using your own device. A photo of your face is never transmitted, which is also why there is no account and no watermark.

Other countries

The rules genuinely differ — background colour, glasses and expression are not the same everywhere.

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