Japan Visa & eVISA Photo Size: 35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm)
Official rules: 35 × 45 mm, up to 2 MB, background: plain, no texture. Source: mofa.go.jp, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Japan Visa / eVISA photo size at a glance
The Japan Visa / eVISA photo is 35 × 45 mm, uploaded as a file up to 2 MB.
| Printed size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| In other units (a conversion) | 35 × 45 mm · 3.5 × 4.5 cm · 1.38 × 1.77 in · 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI · 827 × 1063 px at 600 DPI · ratio 7:9 |
| Pixels (official rule) | Not stated; paper photo 35 mm wide × 45 mm high (1.4 × 2 inch) |
| File size | Up to 2 MB |
| Background | Plain, no texture |
| Head size | 70% to 80% of the photo height, chin to top of head (the official rules give none, so this is the ICAO guideline) |
| Source | mofa.go.jp |
| Checked | 28 Sep 2026 |
What the official pages say about the Japan Visa / eVISA photo
Japan's eVISA is applied for on the JAPAN eVISA website, and the application goes to the Japanese embassy or consulate named in step 1, which may ask you to upload more documents. The FAQ asks for a photo taken in the last six months, against a plain background with no texture, with your whole face centred left to right. The upload takes JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP or HEIC files, with up to 2 MB recommended, and the photo has to fit inside the red frame on the screen.
The FAQ's list of upload errors is about the passport page: a machine-readable zone that is missing, smudged, wrinkled or sideways, or an image that does not show a front-facing portrait. One account can apply for the whole family: add each person with 'New registration', and answer the identity question as a proxy. If information or documents are missing, the application may be cancelled or delayed. The FAQ does not cover glasses or head coverings.
Source, checked 5 Oct 2026: JAPAN eVISA FAQ (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan).
How to make your Japan Visa / eVISA photo
- Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (plain, no texture). Face a window for soft, even light.
- Add the photo on this page. It stays on your device.
- Drag and zoom until your face fills the green oval: top of the head on the top line, chin on the bottom line.
- Download the photo. The pixels, file size and format are checked before you save it.
- Upload it to the official application.
Questions and answers
What size is the Japan Visa / eVISA photo?
The photo is 35 × 45 mm. The official rules do not fix a pixel size. SafeResize makes a sharp 413 × 531 pixel file that fits every other rule.
What is the Japan Visa / eVISA photo size in cm, inches and pixels?
35 × 45 mm is 3.5 × 4.5 cm or 1.38 × 1.77 inches, in a 7:9 shape. Printed at 300 DPI it is 413 × 531 pixels, and at 600 DPI 827 × 1063 pixels. These are conversions of the official size, not extra rules.
What file size does the Japan Visa / eVISA photo need to be?
Up to 2 MB. SafeResize checks the size before you download, and keeps it inside the limit whether the website counts 1 KB as 1,000 or 1,024 bytes.
What background colour does the Japan Visa / eVISA photo need?
Plain, no texture. Stand in front of a plain wall with no pattern, and face a window so there are no shadows behind you. If your wall is not plain enough, the photo maker on this page can make the background white with an AI that runs on your device. Check the edges around your hair afterwards.
How big should my head be in the Japan Visa / eVISA photo?
From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 70% to 80% of the photo height. The official rules do not state this, so we use the international (ICAO) guideline. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.
Is the Japan Visa / eVISA photo the same for Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani applicants?
Yes. The photo rules on mofa.go.jp do not change with nationality, so Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani applicants follow the same ones. Which visa you can apply for does depend on your nationality, and a visa centre in your country may add its own checklist.
What else do the Japan Visa / eVISA photo rules say?
Taken within the last 6 months, whole face centred. For eVISA, a photo up to 2 MB is recommended, and the face must fit the red frame. The paper form needs a 35 × 45 mm photo pasted on. eVISA is only for eligible nationalities and residents.
Which file format should I use?
JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP or HEIC (eVISA); printed photo (paper form). SafeResize saves a JPG (JPEG) file.
Can I take this photo at home?
Yes. A photo taken at home is fine if it follows the rules above. It is easier if someone else takes it for you.
Is my photo uploaded to SafeResize?
No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer.
Source: mofa.go.jp, checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
More tools for this photo
- Resize a photo to 3.5 × 4.5 cm (35 × 45 mm) the same size from any photo, without the face guide
- Passport photo 4 × 6 template several copies on one 4 × 6 inch print
- Compress an image to 2 MB (2048 KB) for a photo you already have
- Check my file test your file against these rules before you upload it
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