🇯🇵Japan My Number Card Photo35x45mm — Size, Requirements & Online Tool

Last updated: June 2026

Quick Answer

A Japan My Number Card photo must be 35×45mm on a white background, showing the full face with a neutral expression and taken recently. At OneSnapID the spec-checked digital photo is $5.99 with full money-back if rejected.

How you apply for your My Number Card (マイナンバーカード) changes the photo you submit. By post or in person: 45×35 mm (passport size). Online (phone or PC): a JPEG (RGB) between 20 KB and 7 MB, 480–6000 px on each side. Either way: taken within the last 6 months, front-facing, no hat, plain background, and not digitally edited.

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What are the size requirements for a Japan My Number Card photo?

Size (mm)	35 x 45 mm
Size (inches)	1.38 x 1.77 inches
Size (pixels)	413 x 531 px (300 DPI)
Background	white
File Size	20 KB - 7000 KB
File Format	JPEG

How do I take a Japan My Number Card photo at home?

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Use your phone or camera. Stand in front of a plain wall with good lighting.

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Common Mistakes

Hat or head covering worn

Background not plain

Photo older than 6 months

Digitally edited or app-beautified image

Why are Japan My Number Card photos rejected?

Not front-facing, neutral, and bareheaded

Photo not taken within the last 6 months

Online file not JPEG/RGB within 20KB-7MB and 480-6000px

Frequently Asked Questions

A Japan my number card photo must be 35x45mm (1.38x1.77 inches). In pixels, this is 413x531px at 300 DPI.

The required background color is white. Our tool automatically adjusts your background.

Most authorities no longer allow glasses in ID photos. For a Japan my number card photo, remove your glasses so your eyes are clearly visible with no glare.

A Japan my number card photo should be a JPEG file between 20 KB and 7000 KB at 300 DPI. We export it ready to submit online or print.

Yes! Take a photo with your smartphone against a plain background, then upload it to our tool. We handle cropping, background removal, and compliance checks automatically.

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Photo Guide

Preparation

Find a plain white or light wall. Make sure you have good natural light and no harsh shadows.

Positioning

Stand about 1-2 meters from the wall. Keep your head straight, eyes open, and face neutral.

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