Japanese Passport Photo: Size Spec and How to Create It
Make a Japanese passport photo that meets the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spec (ICAO 9303 compliant) exactly, from a smartphone shot, for ¥200.
| Dimensions | 45mm × 35mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | 32–36 mm |
| Top margin | 2–6 mm |
| Background | Plain background (white recommended) — no shadows, patterns, objects, or gradients |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Passport Division) |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-18)
Verbatim official spec
The verbatim official spec from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is shown below in the original Japanese.
- 「縦45ミリメートル×横35ミリメートル」
- 「頭頂からあごまでが34ミリメートル±2ミリメートル」
- 「背景がないもの（影・柄・物・グラデーションのないもの）※白色を推奨します。」
Why this spec matters
Japanese passport photos must comply with the ICAO 9303 international standard. The tolerance window is just 4mm wide for face length (32–36mm) and another 4mm for top margin (2–6mm). A rejection at the passport counter costs another 1–2 weeks for a re-shoot and re-application.
How to create it for ¥200
A spec-compliant passport photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.
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Take the photo on your smartphone
Stand against a plain white wall in a bright room. Face the camera directly, no hat, neutral expression, 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 passport spec. 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 Passport Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs rules. 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 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 now — ¥200