Japan NPA (Kokka Komuin) Exam Photo: Size Spec and How to Create It
Make a Japan civil-servant exam application photo that meets the National Personnel Authority rules exactly, from a smartphone shot, for ¥200. Same spec for Comprehensive, General, and Specialist tracks.
- Pay after preview · refund guaranteed
- Matches the official spec (verified 2026-05-26)
- Print at any Japan conbini
| Dimensions | 40mm × 30mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | Not specified |
| Top margin | Not specified |
| Background | No official color requirement — a plain, light-colored wall under even lighting is the conventional choice |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | National Personnel Authority (NPA) |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-26)
Only photos taken within the last 6 months are valid — check when your current photo was taken.
Turn a phone shot into a photo that meets this exact spec. Preview the result first — then pay ¥200. Full refund if it's rejected.
Create with this specVerbatim official spec
The verbatim official spec from the National Personnel Authority's 2026 exam guide is shown below in the original Japanese.
- 「本人であることが明瞭に確認できる写真（６か月以内に撮影した、脱帽・上半身・正面向きの縦４cm 横３cm のもの。カラー、白黒どちらでも可）」
Why this spec matters
The Japan civil-servant exam (Kokka Komuin Shiken) photo is checked at the application-intake stage, well before any interview. A spec failure means your application is not accepted, or you are asked to resubmit — and if the deadline passes, you lose the entire exam cycle. Treating this as a stricter gate than the interview itself is the right mental model. Online applications are especially prone to slipping through with wrong aspect ratios that only become visible when printed.
Price & risk comparison
Preview free → pay only if you like it / full refund if rejected
No retakes — final on the spot
Booking & visit required
1–2 weeks lost
* Other prices are typical market estimates. With Ramune you pay only after seeing the result, with a full refund if the photo is rejected.
Preview your photo free firstHow to create it for ¥200
A spec-compliant Japan civil-servant exam photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.
- 1
Take the photo on your smartphone
Stand against a plain wall in a bright room. No hat, upper body in frame, facing the camera directly. Wear a suit or collared shirt, with a natural expression and eyes on the lens. - 2
AI removes the background and aligns to spec
Upload the photo. AI removes the background, detects your face, and auto-crops to the 30mm × 40mm NPA aspect ratio. Fine-tune position to 0.1mm precision. - 3
Print at any Japan convenience store via QR code
After payment, a QR code and 8-digit user number arrive by email. Print on L-size paper at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, or Poplar — from ¥30.
Create a Spec-Compliant NPA Exam Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the National Personnel Authority's official rules. A QR code for convenience-store printing is emailed to you.
Create now — ¥200What Ramune AI ID Photo offers
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.
AI skin smoothing with a natural finish
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 the QR code at the multi-copy machine in Lawson, FamilyMart, Ministop, or Poplar — L-size prints from ¥30. At 7-Eleven, register the image with netprint first.
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
Color or black-and-white — which makes a better impression?
Can I keep my glasses on?
How strictly is the 6-month rule enforced?
Do I have to wear a suit, or is casual clothing OK?
Does the spec differ between Comprehensive, General, and Specialist tracks?
What if my photo was the wrong size and got rejected?
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Create a Spec-Compliant NPA Exam Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the National Personnel Authority's official rules. A QR code for convenience-store printing is emailed to you.
Create now — ¥200