ID photo specification sources

Photo requirements for Japanese applications, in one place. Print and digital sizes are listed together with the source and the date it was last checked.

Passport (online application)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Pixel size: 600×730px
Format: JPEG
File size: Under 600KB

Complies with the ICAO international standard

Source·Last checked: 2026-07-04

Passport (paper application)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Print size: 35×45mm

Source·Last checked: 2026-07-04

My Number card (online application)

J-LIS

Pixel size: 480〜6000px
Format: JPEG
File size: 20KB〜7MB

Source·Last checked: 2026-07-04

My Number card (postal application)

J-LIS

Print size: 35×45mm

Source·Last checked: 2026-07-04

Residence card

Immigration Services Agency

Print size: 30×40mm

Source·Last checked: 2026-06-14

Web resume

Individual job platforms

Pixel size: 420×560px
Format: JPEG
File size: Under 2MB

Some services recommend 450×600. The 3:4 ratio is shared.

Based on published guidance·Last checked: 2026-08-16

Resume (paper)

JIS standard

Print size: 30×40mm

Based on published guidance·Last checked: 2026-08-16

OpenES

Recruit

Pixel size: 450×600px
Format: JPEG

Source·Last checked: 2026-06-13

Small ID photo

Issuing bodies

Pixel size: 480×640px

Used for driving licences, TOEIC and various certifications.

Based on published guidance·Last checked: 2026-06-13

General ID photo

Issuing bodies

Pixel size: 750×1000px

Based on published guidance·Last checked: 2026-06-13

US visa

US Department of State

Pixel size: 800×800px

Square; no glasses

Source·Last checked: 2026-08-18