Quick answer
What size is a Japan visa photo in Australia?
A Japan visa photo is 45 mm high by 35 mm wide, taken within the last 6 months on a plain background, facing forward with no hat. Australian passport holders visit Japan visa-free for under 90 days; residents who need a visa apply at the Embassy in Canberra, a consulate or through eVISA.
Australian passport holders can visit Japan for less than 90 days without a visa, for tourism and other unpaid activities. Residents of Australia whose nationality is not visa-exempt apply for a Japanese visa at the Embassy in Canberra or a consulate in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth, or online through eVISA. The Japan visa photo is 45 mm high by 35 mm wide, taken within the last 6 months, on a plain background.
Japan visa photo size and requirements
| Print size | 45 mm high × 35 mm wide |
|---|---|
| Background | Plain, white preferred, no shadows |
| Photo age | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Pose | Facing forward, no hat |
| eVISA photo | A face photo taken within 6 months, on a plain background |
| Not accepted | Your passport photo, or a photo of a photo ID |
Who needs a Japanese visa in Australia
Only people who hold long-term residence in Australia can apply for a Japanese visa here. Check the visa-exemption list first: if your passport is exempt, you do not need a visa or a visa photo for short visits. Japan asks every visitor to complete Visit Japan Web or a paper arrival card, neither of which needs a photo.
Japan eVISA
Eligible applicants can apply online through Japan's eVISA system instead of lodging a paper application. The eVISA checklist asks for a face photo taken within the last 6 months against a plain background. It must be a new photo, not the one in your passport.
How to get your Japan visa photo right
- Check what your trip needs. Read the guide above to see whether your Japan trip needs a visa or travel authorisation, and whether that application asks for a photo.
- Take a new photo. Take a recent photo facing the camera in even light, on a plain, white background, no more than 6 months old, ideally with someone else holding the camera. Compare it with the sample photos on this page.
- Crop it to the Japan size. Crop without stretching or editing, to match the requirements table. Photo size: 45 × 35 mm; Digital / submission: eVISA: face photo upload.
- Apply through the official channel. Upload or attach the photo as the official website, app, embassy or visa centre asks. Its current checklist takes priority over this guide.
Sample photos
Samples show pose, lighting and background. Crop your own photo to the Japan visa size.
Japan visa photo FAQ
Not for stays of less than 90 days for tourism or other unpaid activities.
45 mm high by 35 mm wide, taken within the last 6 months.
No. The eVISA checklist says the face photo must not be your passport photo or a photo of an ID document.
Official sources
- Embassy of Japan in Australia: Temporary visitor visas
- Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney: eVISA self-check
Last checked . Requirements and fees can change, so always confirm with the issuing agency before you apply. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency.