Eiken (Japan English Proficiency Test) ID-Confirmation Photo: Spec and How to Create It
Make an Eiken exam photo for the paper-based (main and associate venues) test that meets the Eiken Foundation's official spec, from a smartphone shot, for ¥200. Applies to Grade 1, Pre-1, 2, Pre-2, and 3.
| Dimensions | 30mm × 24mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | Not specified |
| Top margin | Not specified |
| Background | No background color specified officially — only "upper body, no hat, front-facing" is required. A plain, light-colored wall under even lighting is recommended |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | Eiken Foundation of Japan |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-27)
Verbatim official spec
Below is the verbatim official spec from the Eiken Foundation of Japan regarding the ID-confirmation card photo, in the original Japanese.
- 「本人確認票の写真貼付欄に顔写真（縦3cm×横2.4cm）を必ず貼り」
- 「最近6ヵ月以内撮影」
- 「上半身、無帽、正面」
- 「モノクロ・カラーどちらも可」
- 「1級〜3級受験者は、本人確認票に写真を必ず貼ってください」
Why this spec matters
This page covers the photo to be glued onto the ID-confirmation card for the paper-based Eiken test (main and associate venues, PBT format). The S-CBT format uses an entirely different image-upload system (JPEG/PNG, 4:3 ratio, up to 6MB), so the 30×24mm print created by this service cannot be used for S-CBT. The ID-confirmation card is mailed roughly one week before the exam; candidates glue a 30×24mm photo into the designated slot and bring it on exam day for cross-checking with photo ID. Grade 1, Pre-1, 2, Pre-2, and 3 candidates cannot sit the exam without the photo affixed (Grades 4 and 5 do not require a photo). From the 2026 academic year, candidates for Grades 1 through 3 must additionally bring an original photo ID such as a driver's license; the photo spec itself has not changed. Tolerances are not numerically published, but the basic rules (upper body, no hat, front-facing, within 6 months) are strictly enforced — meeting the spec on the first shot saves repeat trips.
How to create it for ¥200
With a smartphone and ¥200, you can prepare a spec-compliant Eiken paper-based ID-card photo in one go before sitting Grade 1 through Grade 3.
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Take the photo on your smartphone
Stand against a plain, light-colored wall in a bright room. Frame the upper body, no hat, facing the camera directly. Natural expression, eyes on the lens. Clear-lens glasses can stay on if worn the same way on test day. - 2
AI removes the background and fits the spec
Upload the photo. AI removes the background, detects your face, and auto-crops to the 30×24mm Eiken ratio. Fine-tune the face position to 0.1mm precision if needed. - 3
Print at a Japan convenience store via QR code, then glue onto the ID-confirmation card
After payment, a QR code and 8-digit user number arrive by email. Print on L-size paper at any Japan conbini from ¥30. Cut out the photo and glue it onto the ID-confirmation card that arrives roughly one week before the exam, then bring it on exam day along with a photo ID.
Create a Spec-Compliant Eiken Paper-Based Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the 30×24mm Eiken spec. A QR code for convenience-store printing is emailed to you.
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Even for a tight spec like My Number, you can finish the entire shoot → process → print workflow in your browser.
0.1mm face position adjustment
Drag the hairline, chin, and face-width guides — or type the millimetre value — to fit inside even a 4mm-wide regulatory window like the My Number spec.
Auto-generated L-size print sheet
Multiple photos optimally arranged on L-size paper with cut marks. Print directly at home or at a convenience store.
AI removes the background automatically
Walls or objects in the original shot are auto-removed; AI converts the photo to the plain background the spec requires.
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Auto-reduces blemishes and uneven tone while keeping a natural look. Choose between the original and the smoothed version.
Print at 55,000 convenience stores nationwide
Scan a QR code at the multi-copy machine in 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, or Poplar — L-size prints from ¥30.
5-language support, no app required
Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese — works entirely in your smartphone browser without installing an app.
Frequently asked questions
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Create a Spec-Compliant Eiken Paper-Based Photo for ¥200
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Create now — ¥200