Japan visa checklist
This page turns the raw Japan visa photo catalog into one checklist so the photo step, supporting documents, and proof-of-purpose items stay connected.
5 photo pages in IDfot, including 45×45 mm, 2×2 in, and 45×45 mm plus 2 nearby variants. Final evidence can still change with nationality, place of filing, and whichever authority or portal is currently handling the case.
How to use this page
Use this page to review the document checklist, variation notes, and related photo pages for the Japan visa process.
- 5 photo pages in IDfot, including 45×45 mm, 2×2 in, and 45×45 mm plus 2 nearby variants.
- Use the checklist first for documents and evidence, then move to the photo page that matches the way you are applying.
- Always leave room for authority-specific changes tied to nationality, submission country, or portal rules.
Commonly requested documents
Use this as a working list before you confirm the final submission path with the authority handling the application.
Checklist progress
Completed 0 of 8
Tick off the items as you go. Progress is saved in this browser.
Need a cover letter for this visa?
If your visa application for Japan needs a short explanation of the trip purpose, itinerary, funding, or reasons to return, open the generator and start a draft.
Start with a clear draft
Fill in the core facts, then adjust the wording so it matches your documents.
Useful for tourist, business, and private visits. Still check the final requirements against the embassy, visa center, or official application portal.
Purpose, destination, travel dates, cities to visit, and accommodation details.
Employment status, employer or occupation, personal funds, or sponsor support.
Home ties, obligations after travel, and any extra supporting notes.
What can vary
These are the main differences already visible in the current source data behind the linked photo pages.
- The current catalog includes more than one photo size for this flow, including 45×45 mm, 2×2 in, 45×45 mm, and 35×45 mm. Use the photo page that matches the portal, visa center, or submission path you actually use.
- Some entries in the source data are explicitly online or e-visa variants, so file size, pixel dimensions, and upload formatting can matter just as much as printed composition.
- Some photo variants are tied to applications submitted from US. The supporting-document pack can also change when you apply outside your home country.
- The catalog also contains more specific labels such as e-visa. Keep one main checklist page, but expect the supporting documents to expand when the application path is more specific than a standard tourist visa.
- Nationality, country of submission, visa-center practice, and current authority updates can still change the final list. Treat this checklist as a starting point, not as a guarantee.
Need the correct visa photo?
Use the linked photo pages below when you are ready to prepare the crop, upload file, or print version.
Japan Visa 45x45mm, head 27 mm
Review the 45×45 mm crop and key document notes before you export or print.
Open photo pageJapan Visa 2x2 inch (standard visa from the US)
Review the 2×2 in crop and key document notes before you export or print.
Open photo pageJapan Visa 45x45mm, head 34 mm
Use this page when you need 45×45 mm output for Japan Visa , head 34 mm and want the matching preset loaded immediately.
Open photo pageJapan e-visa 35x45 mm
Use this page when you need 35×45 mm output for Japan e-visa and want the matching preset loaded immediately.
Open photo pageJapan visa 35x45 mm
Review the 35×45 mm crop and key document notes before you export or print.
Open photo pageCommon preparation mistakes
- Treating a preparation checklist as if it replaces the current embassy, consulate, or visa center instructions.
- Collecting general travel evidence but leaving visa-specific category or submission-country documents until the last minute.
- Using a near-match photo page because the size looks close, even though the actual portal or provider path is different.
- Ignoring file-format, scan, or upload limits after the paperwork already looks complete.
- Assuming one old translation, bank statement, or booking still matches the timeline on a new application.
- Skipping a comparison step when IDfot already shows multiple related photo variants for this flow, including 45×45 mm, 2×2 in, and 45×45 mm.
Related links
Related guides
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Open guideOnline visa photo vs printed visa photo
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Open guideWhat changes between embassies, portals, and consulates
Why two visa pages for the same country can still ask for different photo variants, and how to handle those differences without guesswork.
Open guideFAQ
What should I follow if this checklist and the authority page conflict?
The embassy, consulate, visa center, or official portal should override this page whenever it is more current or more specific.
Why does IDfot show multiple Japan visa photo pages?
Because the source catalog already contains different sizes, upload variants, portal paths, or submission contexts. The checklist stays shared, but the photo page still has to match the submission path.
What if I am applying from a different country than the one shown on a photo variant?
No. Submission-country rules can affect both documents and photo format. Use this page as the base checklist, then confirm the local filing instructions for the country where you will actually submit.