Japanese Passport Photo Maker

Japanese passport photos require 35x45 mm (35mm wide x 45mm high) with a white or off-white background. The head must measure 32-36 mm from chin to crown, face width 18-22 mm, and eyes must be positioned 30-40 mm from bottom from the bottom of the photo. This follows ICAO international standards.

Japanese passport photos require a white or off-white background. The background must be uniform, plain, and without any patterns, shadows, or gradients. Pure white (#FFFFFF) to very light gray is acceptable. No colored backgrounds are permitted.

No, a neutral expression with mouth closed is required. No smiling, showing teeth, frowning, or raised eyebrows. Your mouth must be closed and teeth should not be visible. This is strictly required for biometric facial recognition.

Glasses should be removed for Japanese passport photos. If you must wear them for medical reasons, ensure there is absolutely no glare, frames don't cover your eyes, and your eyes are clearly visible. Tinted glasses or sunglasses are strictly prohibited. Most authorities recommend removing glasses entirely.

Unlike some countries (like China), Japanese passport photos do not strictly require both ears to be visible. However, the face must be clearly visible with no hair covering the eyes or obscuring facial features. It's acceptable if hair covers the ears as long as the face is fully visible.

Religious or medical head coverings are permitted but must not obscure the face. The face must be fully visible from chin to forehead, and both edges of the face must be visible. Official documentation may be required for religious headwear. The head covering must be plain and not cast shadows on the face.

Passport photos must be taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance. Photos older than 6 months will be rejected by Japanese authorities, even if you haven't changed much.

Yes, with special considerations: infant's eyes must be open, head supported (no hands visible), and they must be looking at the camera. For babies under 6 months, they can be lying on a white sheet. The same size requirements (35x45mm) apply. No pacifiers, toys, or other objects in the photo. The baby's face must occupy 70-80% of the photo.

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) is the international standard that Japanese passport photos follow. It specifies exact dimensions (35x45mm), head size (70-80% of photo), neutral expression, and technical requirements for biometric compatibility. Japan strictly adheres to these international standards.

Japanese driver's license photos are typically smaller (30x24mm) than passport photos. They may have slightly different requirements regarding expression and background. Our tool is specifically designed for passport photos (35x45mm), but the same photo can often be resized for other IDs.

Light, natural-looking makeup is acceptable. Heavy makeup, glitter, foundation that significantly changes skin tone, or cosmetics that alter your natural appearance are not permitted. You should look like your everyday self without obvious cosmetics. Avoid shiny or reflective makeup products.

Hair should not cover any part of the face, especially the eyes. The forehead should be visible, and hair should be pulled back if necessary to ensure the entire face is clearly visible. Bangs that cover the eyebrows are generally not recommended.

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