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Japan vs South Korea visa photo — full spec comparison
Side-by-side comparison of visa photo requirements for Japan and South Korea, sourced from each issuing authority.
In short
Japan and South Korea use the same photo dimensions for this document. The other specifications (head-height, background, glasses) may still differ — see below.
Specification table
| Attribute | Japan | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm | 35 × 45 mm |
| Head height | 70–80% | 56–78% |
| Background | White | White |
| Glasses | see glasses rule | see glasses rule |
| Authority | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea |
| Verification | Official — general | Official — exact |
| Last verified | 2026-05-17 | 2026-05-17 |
