U.S. Visa & Passport Photo: Size Spec and How to Create It
Make a U.S. visa or passport photo that meets the State Department spec (51×51mm square, no glasses) exactly, from a smartphone shot, for ¥200.
| Dimensions | 51mm × 51mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | 25–35 mm |
| Top margin | Not specified |
| Background | Plain white or off-white background — no patterns, objects, or gradients |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-18)
Verbatim official spec
The verbatim official spec from the U.S. Department of State is shown below in the original English.
- 「2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)」
- 「Head must be between 1 - 1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head」
- 「Use a white or off-white background without shadows, texture, or lines」
- 「Take off your eyeglasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses.」
Why this spec matters
U.S. visa and passport photos are 51×51mm (2×2 inches) square — very different from most other countries. Glasses must be removed (medical-necessity exceptions apply). A rejection at the U.S. consulate can mean losing non-refundable airfare.
How to create it for ¥200
A spec-compliant U.S. visa/passport photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.
- 1
Take the photo on your smartphone (no glasses)
Stand against a plain white wall in a bright room. Remove glasses, no hat, neutral expression, eyes on the lens. - 2
AI removes the background and aligns to spec
Upload the photo. AI replaces the background with white, detects your face, and auto-crops to 51×51mm square. Fine-tune face length within the 25–35mm range 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 U.S. Visa/Passport Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the U.S. State Department spec (51×51mm square). 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
Can I keep my glasses on for a U.S. visa photo?
Can I reuse my Japanese passport photo (45×35mm) for a U.S. visa?
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Create a Spec-Compliant U.S. Visa/Passport Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the U.S. State Department spec (51×51mm square). QR code for convenience-store printing is emailed to you.
Create now — ¥200