Official requirements guide
Bangladesh visa photo requirements
The printed photo you bring to the Embassy and the optional online upload have different conditions. This page lists both.
Key points
- 35 x 45 mm, colour, white background, one photo
- The photo is recent (the official source does not specify a numeric period).
- the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo visa counter; not a postal submission.
- The online upload is optional and separate from the physical photo.
The printed photo you bring in person
For the New Visa MRV visa-counter submission, prepare one photo in 35 x 45 mm, colour, with white background. The photo is recent (the official source does not specify a numeric period).
- Bring it to the the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo visa counter.
- This is not a postal submission.
The optional online application upload
The online application photo upload is optional and separate from the physical photo. Its conditions are 35 x 45 mm, JPEG, and within 300 KB — separate from the printed photo you bring in person.
Items the official guidance does not specify
The official guidance sets no numeric period for “recent”, no pose or face-geometry rule, no pixel dimensions or DPI, no extra file conditions, and no photographer requirement for the printed photo.
Before submission
- Prepare 35 x 45 mm, colour, white background, and one photo for the in-person route.
- Keep the photo recent (the official source does not specify a numeric period) and bring it to the visa counter.
- If using the online upload, keep it as a separate artifact from the printed photo.
- Check the current official application guidance before submission.
Create your photo in the browser
Prepare the photo for Bangladesh New Visa MRV (Japan Embassy) directly in your smartphone or computer browser. Creating and reviewing are free.
Open the web toolWhat this tool creates
- the required face photo (for printing)
About the official information
The photo conditions on this page follow the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo guidance for the New Visa MRV visa-counter route and the related online application.
Check the current official form and Embassy guidance before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What photo conditions apply to the New Visa MRV route?
The route requires one photo in 35 x 45 mm, colour, with white background. The photo is recent (the official source does not specify a numeric period).
Where is the photo submitted? Can it be mailed?
Bring the photo to the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo visa counter. This is not a postal submission.
Is the online photo upload the same photo requirement?
The online photo upload is optional and separate. The official guidance lists 35 x 45 mm, JPEG, and within 300 KB for that upload. Do not reuse the printed photo for it.
How many months does “recent” mean?
The official guidance says “recent” but does not specify a numeric period.
Can I prepare the photo online?
The Web Tool prepares the New Visa MRV print photo in your browser. Use the button on this page to open it.
Official sources
- Bangladesh Online MRV Portal — application instructions Checked: 2026-08-20
- Bangladesh Department of Immigration & Passports — Machine Readable Visa Application Form Checked: 2026-08-20
- Embassy of Bangladesh, Tokyo — Visa At A Glance / General Information Checked: 2026-08-20
- Bangladesh Online MRV Portal — public operation surface Checked: 2026-08-20