Japanese visa photo (30×40 mm)
Educational summary for travelers and applicants; not legal advice. Compare every detail with the issuing authority’s current checklist before you submit.
Some forms still reference 35×45 mm; always follow the document list attached to your application. The My New ID Photo preset for this document is 30×40 mm, matching the dimensions in our built-in specification table.
Compact vertical
30 × 40 mm color image with full face visible and correct vertical alignment.
Pose
Frontal view, neutral expression, no hats except religious items showing full face.
Lighting
Even illumination, no heavy shadows.
Making this photo in My New ID Photo
Choose Japan and Visa for 30×40 mm. Embassies sometimes still reference 35×45 mm—if your confirmation letter disagrees, follow the embassy PDF. Center the face vertically in the taller narrow frame.
Official sources
The following links point to official or primary sources we use to summarize size, composition, and quality rules. Third-party pages are listed only when they reproduce the same standards (for example ICAO). Always read the latest version on the authority’s site before you submit an application.
Disclaimer: Requirements change. Verify dimensions, file format, and expression rules on the official source linked from your application portal before submission.
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