Japan MyNumber Card Photo Requirements 2026
The Japanese MyNumber Card (個人番号カード, Kojin Bangō Kādo) uses the same 35×45 mm biometric photo specification as the Japanese passport. Plain white or very light blue background, head 32–36 mm. For online applications, the photo is uploaded digitally to the MyNumber portal and must pass biometric face recognition checks.
Key details
- MyNumber Card and Japanese passport share the same 35×45 mm specification.
- Online MyNumber application supports digital photo upload via the portal.
- The MyNumber Card is required for many Japanese government and tax services.
Shared rules with the country overview
These apply to every document this country issues — see the full breakdown on the country page.
Background
Plain white or very light blue. No patterns, no shadows, no off-white. Japanese passport offices are strict about background uniformity.
Expression and eyes
Strictly neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open. No smiling, no head tilt.
Glasses
Glasses are allowed only with clear, non-tinted lenses, no glare, and frames that do not obscure the eyes.
Recency
The photo must have been taken within the last six months.
Frequently asked questions
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