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How to take a compliant passport photo at home?
Lighting is Key
Face a window to use natural light. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent shadows. Ensure even lighting on your face.
Keep Distance
Stand about 1.5m from the camera and 0.5m from the wall (to avoid shadows). Do not use selfie mode.
Correct Posture
Face the camera directly with head straight. Look at the lens with a neutral expression (no smiling or teeth visible).
Photo Guidelines
Avoid Selfies
Selfies cause wide-angle distortion. Ask a friend to help or use a tripod/timer.
Dress Code
Wear casual daily clothes. Avoid uniforms. Dark colors contrasting with the background (usually white) are recommended.
Face Visibility
Hair must not cover eyebrows or eyes. No hats/head coverings unless for religious reasons. Glasses should generally be removed.
Common Rejection Reasons
Ensure your photo is accepted the first time by avoiding these common errors.
Bad Lighting
Uneven lighting or strong shadows on the face or background are the most common reasons for rejection.
Glasses & Glare
Glasses often cause glare or hide eyes. Most countries now recommend removing glasses entirely.
Wrong Expression
Smiling or opening mouth is usually forbidden. Maintain a neutral expression with eyes open.
Incorrect Size
Submitting a photo with wrong aspect ratio or low resolution will result in immediate rejection.
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Contact Support arrow_forwardJapan visa photo guidelines
If you have already discovered that you might need a visa to Japan, we present you with a complete Japan visa tourist photo guide, with which you will be able to prepare the correct photo and increase your chances of obtaining your visa to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Japan visa photo size
The required dimensions for a Japan visa photo are 45mmx45mm in height and width (2x2 inches). You may also find that this size might be 50mmx50mm, 45mmx35mm or 40mmx30mm. Regarding the digital photo size and resolution, the required size, for a digital image that is to be used for a Japan visa application, is 240kb, whilst the minimal resolution is 300 dpi, in pixels this will be 1062 pixels in width and 1062 pixels in height.
However, please contact the Japanese embassy in your country to check the needed photo size in advance as different embassies have different requirements. Though, If you use a visa photo resizing app, you do not have to be worried about the correct size as resizing will be done for you automatically. Read on to find out how to do it.
Colours
Embassies and consulates will only accept photos in color. The picture that is to be submitted for use with the visa document (not only Japanese) must represent your natural skin tones and eye color. This means that a red eye effect will cause the picture to be rejected. Any form of digital manipulation with the picture is strictly forbidden, this includes things such as: retouching or editing your picture, correcting colors or using any filters.
Lighting
It is recommended that you take your photograph in the daylight because it helps to avoid skin reflections and the red eye effect. Red eyes are caused by a flash lamp so, in order to avoid it, you should take the picture with natural light. You must also ensure that your face is evenly lit on both sides. Any shadows on your face or background are unacceptable.
Head position
In the photo for your Japan visa, you need to look straight at the camera lens, which must be positioned at eye level. This must be a front facing view only. Your shoulders must also be straight and you cannot tilt your head in any direction or look to the side.
Facial expression
You are not allowed to smile, frown or grimac as a neutral facial expression is a requirement. Showing teeth, opening your mouth, tightening your jaw, and closing your eyes is not allowed. The best idea is just to relax your facial muscles and wait one second with open eyes.
Background
The only accepted background color is white. Any other colors, patterns or shadows are unacceptable and will cause the application to be rejected. However, using a plain, solid white background in the picture may not be that easy. We recommend using a dedicated visa background remover which removes an incorrect background and changes it into the correct color.
Head coverings
If you are wearing a head covering for religious or medical reasons, it should be dark in color and against a white background in order to obtain a proper contrast. If you keep on your head covering (turban, hijab, yarmulke or any other religious attire) make sure that it does not cover or cast any shadow on your face. Any other head coverings such as hats or baseball caps are not allowed.
Glasses
Tinted glasses and sunglasses are prohibited in the photo for a Japan visa. The only exception is when it comes to prescription glasses, which you may keep on when you take your visa photo. Just remember that your eyes must be clearly visible and the frames of the glasses must not cover your eyes or give off any reflection. Colored contact lenses are forbidden.
Jewellery and piercing
If you have a permanent facial piercing you do not have to remove it in order to meet the requirements for a Japan visa photo. You may wear it as well as any other jewellery, as long as these items do not obscure any part of your face.
Sources:
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/visaonline.html