Japan My Number Card 2026
Japan My Number Card Photo Specification
Japan My Number Card photo requirements: 3.5 × 4.5cm, white background, head height 3.2-3.6cm.
| Size | 3.5 × 4.5cm |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 413 × 531px |
| DPI | 300 or higher |
| Background | White |
| Head Height | 3.2-3.6cmRequired |
| Validity | taken within 6 months |
| File Spec | JPEG only, RGB color mode, 20KB-7MB, 480-6000 pixels width and height |
- Follows J-LIS standard
- White background, frontal view, neutral expression
Restrictions
- Expression
- frontal view; face must be identifiable; eyes open
- Glasses
- prohibited if frames cover eyes or cause reflection; sunglasses not permitted
- Face
- front hair must not conceal eyes or face contour; face must be centered
- Headwear
- no hats; wide headbands and decorative items obscuring face disallowed; religious/medical exceptions permitted if face contour visible
- Accessories
- sunglasses not permitted; decorative items obscuring face outline disallowed
- Uneven background
- Head tilt
- Wrong size
- Shadow detected
- Improper expression
Create Your Japan My Number Card Photo
One selfie is all it takes — a 3.5 × 4.5cm compliant ID photo in minutes.
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JPG · PNG · WEBP / max 10MB
Front-facing
Chest-up framing
One person
Sharp focus
Mouth closed (no teeth)
Documents Accepting the Same Photo
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The documents below use the same spec (3.5 × 4.5cm) as Japan My Number Card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Japan My Number Card photo?
The Japan My Number Card photo size is 3.5 × 4.5cm. The background must be White.
Can I take a Japan My Number Card photo at home?
If you meet the size (3.5 × 4.5cm) and background (White) requirements, a photo you take yourself can work. Some countries and document types, though, require an in-person commercial photographer or reject photos retouched with editing software or AI — so check the official guidance before you submit. MONKOS AI removes the background and crops to spec automatically; where edited photos are not accepted, use it to check your size and framing before the shoot.
What is the background color for a Japan My Number Card photo?
A Japan My Number Card photo requires a White background. Shadows or patterns may cause rejection.
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