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Japanese ID photo sizes
Photo sizes, pixels and face-size guidance for résumés, passports, My Number cards, driver's licenses, residence cards and more.
Photo sizes
Photo size and face-size guidance by document
Sizes are height × width. Pixels are the size when saved at 300 dpi; face size and space above the head are the targets the app aims for.
| Document | Photo size (H×W) | Pixels (300 dpi) | Crown to chin | Space above head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Résumé (履歴書)Job applications | 40 × 30 mm | 472 × 354 px | about 25.5 mm (23–29 mm) | about 4 mm (2.5–6 mm) | There is no official size for résumé photos; the common 40×30 mm is used. |
| PassportJapanese passportPro | 45 × 35 mm | 531 × 413 px | about 34 mm (32–36 mm) | about 4 mm (2–6 mm) | Crown to chin 34±2 mm, space above the head 4±2 mm (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).Check the office's latest requirements |
| My Number CardIndividual Number CardPro | 45 × 35 mm | 531 × 413 px | about 31.5 mm (28–35 mm) | about 4 mm (2.5–6.5 mm) | Online application: JPEG up to 7 MB, at least 480×480 px (J-LIS).Check the office's latest requirements |
| Driver's licenseRenewal, reissuePro | 30 × 24 mm | 354 × 283 px | about 20.5 mm (18–23 mm) | about 2.5 mm (1.5–4 mm) | Check the requirements of your prefecture's Public Safety Commission.Check the office's latest requirements |
| Residence cardImmigration Services Agency (16+)Pro | 40 × 30 mm | 472 × 354 px | about 26.5 mm (23–29.5 mm) | about 3.5 mm (2–5.5 mm) | Check the photo requirements of the Immigration Services Agency.Check the office's latest requirements |
| Student IDHigh school, university… | 40 × 30 mm | 472 × 354 px | about 25.5 mm (23–29 mm) | about 4 mm (2.5–6 mm) | Check the size your school asks for. |
| Exams & licensesExam and certificate applications | 40 × 30 mm | 472 × 354 px | about 25.5 mm (23–29 mm) | about 4 mm (2.5–6 mm) | Check the size the exam or office asks for. |
| VisaTravel abroadPro | 45 × 35 mm | 531 × 413 px | about 34 mm (31.5–36 mm) | about 3.5 mm (2–6 mm) | Varies by embassy; use Custom (Pro) for other countries.Check the office's latest requirements |
The passport face size and margin follow the Ministry of Foreign Affairs standard, and the My Number Card conditions follow J-LIS. The other targets are set by the app from common ID-photo practice.
- Résumé (履歴書)40 × 30 mmJob applications
- PassportPro45 × 35 mmJapanese passport
- My Number CardPro45 × 35 mmIndividual Number Card
- Driver's licensePro30 × 24 mmRenewal, reissue
- Residence cardPro40 × 30 mmImmigration Services Agency (16+)
- Student ID40 × 30 mmHigh school, university…
- Exams & licenses40 × 30 mmExam and certificate applications
- VisaPro45 × 35 mmTravel abroad
Reading the table
- Photo size: Japanese ID photo sizes are written height × width. A résumé's "40×30 mm" is a portrait photo 40 mm tall and 30 mm wide.
- Crown to chin: from the top of the head (including hair) to the tip of the chin — the usual way face size is specified. For passports it is 34±2 mm.
- Space above the head: from the top edge of the photo to the top of the head. For passports, 4±2 mm.
- Pixels: mm ÷ 25.4 × 300, the size at 300 dpi. If an online application asks for particular pixels or a file size, Pro's Custom size and file-size target can match it.
Size is not the only rule
Passports, My Number cards and other documents also require things like "taken within the last 6 months" and "no hat, facing forward, plain background". Rules on background color, glasses and hair also differ from office to office. Use the app's photo check as a guide towards them.
Final acceptance is up to the receiving office
Standards can change. Before you apply, please check the office's latest instructions.
- PassportMinistry of Foreign Affairs, your prefecture's passport office
- My Number CardJ-LIS, your city or ward office
- Driver's licenseYour prefectural police / Public Safety Commission
- Residence cardImmigration Services Agency of Japan
- VisaThe embassy or consulate of the country you are visiting
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