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Japan eVISA photo size
The Japan eVISA form takes a photo file of at most 2 MB, as JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP or HEIC. A file of 2,000,000 bytes or less passes whether the portal counts 1 MB as 1,000,000 or 1,048,576 bytes.
Japan eVISA photo
JPG · under 2 MB (at most 2,000,000 bytes) · original pixel size · white background
PixelFit aims at 2,000,000 bytes or less, so the file passes whether the form counts 1 MB as 1,000,000 or 1,048,576 bytes.
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The result appears here: the exact byte count, pixel size and quality, the size before and after, a preview and a download button.
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Japan eVISA upload specifications
Values for the Japan eVISA application facial photo, copied from JAPAN eVISA: FAQ (Q63, facial photo upload), checked 31 October 2026; "not stated" means the source gives no figure for it.
| Upload | Pixel size | Print size | File size | Format | Background |
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| Photo | not stated | not stated | at most 2 MB | JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP or HEIC | not stated |
What the Japan eVISA KB limits mean in bytes
The Japan eVISA photo limit of 2 MB is 2,097,152 bytes when 1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes and 2,000,000 bytes when 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes; a file of 2,000,000 bytes or less passes either way.
Largest Japan eVISA photo under 2 MB
The Japan eVISA source gives a file-size limit but no pixel size for the photo. Measured on a public-domain portrait, a 7:9 (35 × 45 mm shape) JPG at quality 85 stays under 2 MB up to about 3,696 × 4,752 px (1.91 MB), so a typical 12 MP phone photo (4,032 × 3,024 px) already fits at quality 85; only larger camera files need scaling down.
Japan eVISA rejection checklist
Upload checks computed from the Japan eVISA specification; a file that fails any one of them is usually refused at upload or flagged later.
- Photo: File type is JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP or HEIC.
- Photo: The Japan eVISA photo file is no larger than 2 MB (2,000,000 bytes is safe whether 1 MB is read as 1,000,000 or 1,048,576 bytes).
How to resize your photo for Japan eVISA
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Take or scan the photo
Use a recent photo.
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Load the preset
Drop the file into the tool at the top of this page. The "Japan eVISA photo" preset is already set to at most 2 MB, as JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP or HEIC.
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Check the result
Read the before and after sizes: the Japan eVISA photo must end at or under 2,000,000 bytes. Download it.
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Upload and preview
Upload the file on the Japan eVISA form and check the preview before you submit; verify the figures with the official notice first.
What the Japan eVISA source also says
- Photo: Up to 2 MB is the recommended size rather than a hard limit.
- Photo: Documents can also be PDF or TIF; several documents are combined into one PDF.
Japan eVISA compared with similar forms
Of these 5 forms, the Japan eVISA photo limit of 2 MB is number 2 of 4 from the strictest, level with Indonesia e-Visa; a file made for a stricter form usually passes a more generous one only if it also meets the minimum and the pixel size.
| Form | Photo size | Photo file size | Signature file size |
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| Japan eVISA (this page) | no pixel size stated | at most 2 MB | none |
| Indonesia e-Visa | at least 400 × 600 px | at most 2 MB | none |
| Canada IEC | at least 420 × 540 px | at least 60 KB | none |
| NZ visa | 3:4 shape (width:height) | 512 KB–3.14 MB | none |
| India e-Visa | square (height equal to width) | 10 KB–1 MB | none |
Where the Japan eVISA figures come from
Verify with the official Japan eVISA notice before you submit: forms change between application cycles and the check on the live portal is final.
Sources
- JAPAN eVISA: FAQ (Q63, facial photo upload), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, checked 31 October 2026: evisa.mofa.go.jp/faq
- Measured by PixelFit with sharp 0.35.5 / libvips 8.18.7 on 31 October 2026, interpolated to each Japan eVISA target size, on this sample: head-and-shoulders portrait, Pete Souza (Official White House photo), public domain: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:President_Barack_Obama.jpg
Frequently asked questions
What is the photo size for Japan eVISA in KB?
The Japan eVISA photo must be at most 2 MB (keep it at or under 2,000,000 bytes to be safe), as JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP or HEIC. The source gives no pixel size, so the file size and type are what the form checks.
What is the signature size for Japan eVISA?
The Japan eVISA source sets no separate signature upload; only the photo is uploaded.
How do I resize my photo to 2 MB for Japan eVISA?
Open the tool on this page with the Japan eVISA photo preset, drop the file and download the result: it searches JPG quality until the file is under 2 MB. Nothing is uploaded.
Can I upload a PNG or PDF for the Japan eVISA photo?
The accepted types are JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP or HEIC; PDF is not listed. The tool can turn a PNG, WebP or (in Safari) HEIC file into JPG while it resizes.
Related
Similar forms
- Indonesia e-Visa photo size at most 2 MB
- Canada IEC photo size at least 60 KB
- NZ visa photo size 512 KB–3.14 MB
- India e-Visa photo size 10 KB–1 MB
- UK visa photo size 50 KB–6 MB
- Oman eVisa photo size at most 512 KB
Compress to the Japan eVISA limits
- Compress an image to 2 MB Japan eVISA photo limit at most 2 MB
Resize to the exact size
Change the file format
- PNG to JPG Japan eVISA accepts JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, HEIC
- WEBP to JPG Japan eVISA accepts JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, HEIC
- HEIC to JPG Japan eVISA accepts JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, HEIC