47×47mm (Japanese Visa) (1.9x1.9 inches, 4.7x4.7 cm) Photo Size Guide

Japan uses the ICAO standard 35×45mm for Japanese passports issued to citizens, but requires 47×47mm square photos for visa applications to Japan. The larger square format allows Japanese immigration to process applications consistently and provides more detail for their biometric verification systems.

No, standard ICAO 35×45mm passport photos cannot be used for Japanese visa applications which specifically require 47×47mm square photos. You must obtain photos in the correct size, and they must be taken within the last 6 months with a plain background (white or light blue).

Japanese visa photos must be 47×47mm, taken within the last 6 months, with a plain white or light blue background. The face should measure 32-36mm from chin to top of head, centered in the frame. Photos must be sharp, well-lit, with neutral expression, and no head coverings except for religious reasons.

In Japan, convenience stores (konbini) like 7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart have photo booth machines that offer 47×47mm visa photos. Outside Japan, professional photo studios can produce this size - specify "Japanese visa size 47×47mm" when ordering. Many services near Japanese embassies are familiar with this requirement.

47×47mm equals 4.7x4.7 cm (1.9x1.9 inches). To convert millimeters to centimeters, divide by 10. This size is 4.7 cm wide and 4.7 cm tall.