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Japan passport photo, checked against the MOFA specification
The Japanese passport photo is 35 mm wide by 45 mm tall with unusually tight framing: the head (crown to chin) must measure 34±2 mm, with 4±2 mm of space above the crown and 7±2 mm below the chin. The background should be plain white — pale blue is also accepted — with no gradients or shadows.
- Size
- 35×45 mm
- Digital file
- 413×531 px JPEG
- Background
- white
- Head height
- 71.1–80%
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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Popular: · ·
- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC — ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification — source cited on every document.
Worth knowing: Japan's spec has a special rule for voluminous hair: if your hair extends well above your head, the crown position is deemed to be your eye line plus the eye-to-chin distance — the checker uses your facial landmarks, which is exactly how examiners apply the rule.
How it works
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58 documents across 29 destinations, each with the official specification built in.
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Ten checks measure it live on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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Exact-spec file, print sheet and compliance report. One price, no subscription.
What is a Japan Passport photo?
A Japanese passport photo is a 35 mm × 45 mm borderless colour photograph, taken within the last six months, with the head measuring 34±2 mm from crown to chin, 4±2 mm of space above the crown and 7±2 mm below the chin — some of the tightest framing tolerances of any passport. The background is plain white or pale blue with no shadows.
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes no pixel dimensions: compliance is entirely about framing geometry, which booths and studios in Japan handle automatically but self-made photos frequently miss. Online applications through Mynaportal accept a JPG up to 600 KB; overseas online applications accept 20 KB to 2 MB.
MOFA publishes no pixel dimensions, so most rejections are about framing, not resolution. This page measures your crown margin, chin margin and head height live, then delivers a print-ready 35×45 mm sheet and a digital file sized for Mynaportal's 600 KB limit.
Japan Passport photo requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm · 413×531 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 413×531px JPEG · max 600 KB |
| Background | white |
| Head height | 71.1–80% of frame height |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | not permitted — we keep you compliant by not touching it |
- Crown-to-chin 34±2 mm, 4±2 mm above the crown, 7±2 mm below the chin — tighter margins than most 35×45 countries.
- MOFA publishes no pixel dimensions; domestic Mynaportal uploads are JPG up to 600 KB (overseas online: 20 KB–2 MB).
- White background recommended (plain pale blue accepted); no gradients or shadows.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (413×531px, under 600 KB)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
one-time payment — no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions — 413×531px
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Head filling 71.1–80% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why PassportClerk
Private by architecture
The free check runs on your device, and paid photos are deleted after 48 hours.
Measured, not guessed
Ten checks against the official specification — with the numbers shown, not a vague thumbs-up.
Exact files, first time
Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
Fair by default
One price, no subscription. Wrong files? We fix them or refund you.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Japanese passport photo?
35×45 mm (width × height), borderless, taken within the last 6 months. The head must be 32–36 mm from crown to chin, with 2–6 mm above the crown and 5–9 mm below the chin. Our checker shows each measurement as you adjust the crop.
Can I submit my Japanese passport photo online?
Yes — domestic online applications via Mynaportal accept a JPG up to 600 KB; overseas online applications accept jpg, bmp or png between 20 KB and 2 MB. The digital file we deliver fits both limits.
White or blue background for a Japanese passport photo?
White is recommended and always safe; a plain pale blue is also accepted. Gradients, patterns and shadows are rejected. We measure background uniformity in the live check.
Are glasses allowed?
MOFA recommends removing glasses. If worn, there must be no glare, no tinted lenses, and the frames must not cover any part of the eyes. Hats and hair accessories that change your face outline are not allowed except for religious or medical reasons.
What about the 'big hair' rule?
If hair volume makes the true crown ambiguous, Japan defines the crown as your eye line plus the distance from your eyes to your chin. This stops tall hairstyles from forcing an artificially small face — our measurement follows the same definition.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate your photo against the official rules — we never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07