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🇯🇵Japan Driver's License Photo for $1

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Requirements:
24 × 30 mm (0.9" × 1.2")
Light blue (水色) is standard at licensing centers. White, gray, pink, and orange are also accepted. Avoid extreme colors like red or black. background
Glasses allowed
Neutral expression
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What You Get

Digital passport photo

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4×6 Print Sheet

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Japan Driver's License Photo Specifications

Official requirements

24 × 30 mm (0.9" × 1.2")
Photo size: 24mm × 30mm
Head height: Face should occupy approximately 70-80% of photo height with 2-3mm space above head
Eye line position
Photo size 24 × 30 mm (0.9" × 1.2")
Background Light blue (水色) is standard at licensing centers. White, gray, pink, and orange are also accepted. Avoid extreme colors like red or black.
Head size Face should occupy approximately 70-80% of photo height with 2-3mm space above head
Glasses Allowed
Recency Within 6 months
Paper type Glossy or Matte
Printable Yes
Digital submission No

How It Works

Get your perfect driver's license photo in under 3 minutes

1. Take or upload a photo

Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.

2. AI processes your photo

Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.

3. Download & Print

Get your photo instantly. Print at a printing location near you for ~$0.35.

Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected

Photo rejected for wearing glasses

Glasses

Photo rejected for wrong head size

Wrong head size

Photo rejected for non-white background

Wrong background

Photo rejected for shadows on face

Shadow on face

Photo rejected for shadow on background

Shadow on background

Wrong photo size — Must be exactly 24×30mm (2.4×3cm), smaller than passport photos

Inappropriate background — Background must be solid single color without patterns; avoid extreme colors like red or black

Eyes obscured — Hair covering eyes or face not centered properly will cause rejection

Colored contact lenses — Lenses that change pupil size or eye color are not allowed

Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months before application

Poor print quality — Home inkjet prints not accepted; must use photo paper with professional quality

Printing Your Photo

For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.

Use glossy or matte photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 24 × 30 mm (0.9" × 1.2").

Paper size 4×6 inches
Paper type Glossy or matte photo paper
Print quality 300 DPI minimum

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a Japan driver's license photo?

24×30mm (2.4×3cm). This is smaller than the Japanese passport photo (35×45mm) and different from the US 2×2 inch format.

What background color should I use for a Japanese driver's license photo?

Light blue (水色) is the standard color used at licensing centers. White, gray, pink, and orange are also accepted if you bring your own photo. Avoid extreme colors like red or black.

Can I wear glasses in my Japan driver's license photo?

Yes, regular prescription glasses are allowed. However, sunglasses, tinted lenses, and reflective glasses that obscure your eyes are not permitted.

Can I bring my own photo to the driver's license center?

Yes, you can bring your own photo instead of taking one at the center. It must meet all requirements: 24×30mm size, solid background, taken within 6 months, printed on photo paper. Write your name and the date taken on the back.

Are colored contact lenses allowed in Japanese license photos?

No. Contact lenses that change the size or color of your pupils are not allowed. Clear prescription lenses are fine.

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Official source: https://www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/police1/060-menkyoshashin.html