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Japan residence card photo
Many residence card procedures use a 30 × 40 mm photo. Confirm the current requirements for your exact procedure before submitting.
PREPARATION REFERENCE
Specification and preparation reference
This page helps with size selection and preparation. Follow the latest Immigration Services Agency guidance for the application.
- Size
- 30 × 40 mm
- Pixels
- 354 × 472 px
30 × 40 mm; 354 × 472 px is a 300 DPI reference conversion.
The background, including shadows, should meet the no-background requirement described by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.
What to prepare
- Only the applicant should appear, facing forward without a hat.
- The image should be clear and is generally taken within six months of submission.
- Check face dimensions, margins and other details against the official diagram.
Common mistakes
- Using the Japan passport size of 35 × 45 mm.
- Leaving shadows, people or strong patterns in the background.
- Ignoring the face dimensions and margins in the official diagram.