Japan Residence card (zairyu card) Photo Maker

30x40 mm (1.18x1.57 in) · 354x472 px · plain light (white or light blue) background

Verify against the official source. We could not fully confirm every value for this document. Please check the official requirements before submitting.Values come from secondary sources (photo services and consulate summaries) because the official page could not be opened from the build environment. Head-size range left unset. Verify against the official page before removing this flag.

No background editing. This authority does not accept digitally altered photos, so we only crop and resize your photo proportionally. Take it against a plain light (white or light blue) background.

Japan Residence card (zairyu card) photo requirements

Residence card applications need a 4 cm high x 3 cm wide photo taken within the last 6 months on a plain light background.

Photo size30 x 40 mm (1.18 x 1.57 in)
Digital size354 x 472 px
Resolution300 DPI
Head height (chin to crown)Not published — check official source
Eye line from bottomNot specified
Backgroundplain light (white or light blue)
File formatJPEG
File sizeNo limit published
Background editing allowedNo — crop and resize only
Last verified2026-09-27 (needs verification)

Official source: www.moj.go.jp

How to take your Japan Residence card (zairyu card) photo

FAQ

Can I take my Japan residence permit photo with a phone?
Usually yes, if the photo is sharp, evenly lit and taken from about 1–2 m away with the camera at eye level. Ask someone else to take it rather than using a selfie at arm's length, which distorts facial proportions.
Can I wear glasses?
Many authorities no longer accept glasses in photos, and others require no glare or tinted lenses. Check the official source linked on this page.
What background should I use?
The published requirement is: plain light (white or light blue). Stand about 50 cm in front of a plain wall to avoid shadows.
Will my photo be accepted?
We format your photo to the published spec, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.

Official source

Requirements are published by the issuing authority at https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/. Last verified: 2026-09-27 — values still need verification against that page.

Disclaimer: We format your photo to the published spec; acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.

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