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1. Photos
must be pasted to the designated portions of the
visa application forms. Photos that have been
stapled to the application forms
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
2. Photos
must be the proper size. Submitted photos of a size
not confirming to the size requirements listed in
the Embassy of Japan's visa application guidelines
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
3. Applicants are reminded, only
photos that
meet all Embassy
requirements are to be submitted.
Please refer to the
STANDARDIZED and
NON-STANDARDIZED photo examples
Your strict compliance is appreciated.
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"STANDARDIZED" (ACCEPTABLE) PHOTOS
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The applicant is to appear alone and he or
she must be facing forward.
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The photos must be taken no more than 6
months prior to submission.
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The photos must not be bordered and must
conform to the size specifications.
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Photos in which the applicant is wearing
headbands, caps, etc., will not be accepted.
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Photo's with backgrounds that are not plain
and white (free of objects, designs and shading) will not
be accepted.
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"NON-STANDARDIZED" (UNACCEPTABLE) PHOTOS
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Photo is too small.
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Photo is too large.
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Photo is not centered.
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Do not wear sunglasses.
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Background is not white.
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Do not wear headbands,
caps, etc.
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Photos containing
shadows or shading are not acceptable.
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Background is not plain
(free of objects, designs and shading).
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Eyeglasses must not
reflect light or otherwise obscure facial features.
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Facial expressions in
photos must be general expressions (not exaggerated).
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Hair must not obscure
facial features. .
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