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Japan passport photo requirements

Use the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan instructions as the source of truth for passport photos.

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Official resource language: Japanese

Official guidance

Check the issuing authority’s current instructions

Requirements and submission methods can change. Check the issuing authority’s current instructions before preparing or submitting a photo.

View official Japan instructions

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