What this document is
A portrait photo pasted onto the application form (for COE, on the applicant's page). The Bureau uses it for identification.
What it must show
- Size 3×4 cm (width × height)
- Plain WHITE background, no pattern
- Taken within the last 3 months
- Face forward, no hat, no sunglasses, face clearly visible
Where to get it
An ID-photo booth (shoumei-shashinki) at a station / convenience store, or a photo shop (shashin-ya).
How to get it
- Find an ID-photo booth (shoumei-shashin) or go to a photo shop
- Choose the 3×4cm size (the visa / résumé type)
- Print or save the photo; the app will insert it into the form
Cost & time
Automated booth ~800–1000 yen.
Notes
You may use a white-background camera app, but the photo must be clear and exactly a 3×4 ratio.
Procedures that use this document
- Engineer renewal
- Change to Engineer
- Engineer renewal
- Change to Tokutei Ginou 2
- Tokutei Ginou 2 renewal
- Tokutei Ginou 1 renewal
- Change employer (Tokutei Ginou 1)
- Change to Designated Activities
- Renew Designated Activities
- Permanent residence application
- Family sponsorship (COE)
- Change to Dependent status
- Dependent visa renewal
- Permanent residence application (spouse)
- Permanent residence application (child)