Photo requirements guide
Egypt visa photo requirements for the Embassy of Egypt in Japan postal consular route
Photo requirements and pre-mailing checks for the consular visa route.
Applies to Consular visa applications mailed to the Embassy of Egypt in Japan. e-Visa and other application routes are not included.
Checked: 2026-08-20
Photo requirements at a glance
- Consular route: 35 x 45 mm, 2 photos, colour, and white background.
- Submission route: postal submission to the Embassy of Egypt in Tokyo.
- The public e-Visa guidance does not confirm whether a photo is required or specify its dimensions, format, file size, background, recency, face occupancy, or pose.
- The official consular pages do not state numeric recency, face occupancy, or pose specifications.
Face photo requirements
Japan is listed as eligible for the e-Visa route. The public e-Visa guidance does not confirm whether a photo is required or specify its dimensions, format, file size, background, recency, face occupancy, or pose. The consular route submitted by postal submission to the Embassy of Egypt in Tokyo follows separate official guidance.
What to check before you submit
The online e-Visa and the consular route have separate photo conditions. 35 x 45 mm is the consular photo size, and the e-Visa public pages state no technical specification and no numeric recency, face occupancy, or pose values.
Checking each application route
- The consular route using postal submission to the Embassy of Egypt in Tokyo and the online e-Visa are separate routes.
- If the authenticated e-Visa form shows photo conditions, use those current conditions for the online route.
- 4 x 6 cm (40 x 60 mm) belongs to a separate Egyptian-passport workflow and does not apply to a Japanese applicant’s visa photo.
Create your photo in the browser
Prepare the photo for Egypt Visa (Consular Application) 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)
Official information
The photo conditions on this page are based on the official guidance.
Check the latest official portal guidance before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What photo size applies to a Japanese applicant for an Egypt visa?
The consular route mailed to the Embassy of Egypt in Tokyo uses 35 x 45 mm. The e-Visa photo specification is not published on the public pages.
How many consular photos are required, and what type are they?
The consular route requires 2 photos in colour with a white background. The submission route is postal submission to the Embassy of Egypt in Tokyo.
Can the 4 x 6 cm (40 x 60 mm) photo specification be used for an Egypt visa?
This belongs to the Ministry of Interior workflow for Egyptian passports and does not apply to a Japanese applicant’s foreign-visa route.
Can I create an Egypt visa photo online?
Yes. This page links to the photo creation tool. Check the current Embassy of Egypt in Tokyo or e-Visa Portal guidance before applying.
Official sources
- Embassy of Egypt in Tokyo — Tourist Visa Checked: 2026-08-20
- Embassy of Egypt in Tokyo — Business Visa Checked: 2026-08-20
- Embassy of Egypt in Tokyo — Visa Requirements Checked: 2026-08-20
- Egypt e-Visa Portal — FAQ Checked: 2026-08-20
- Egypt e-Visa Portal — How to Apply Checked: 2026-08-20
- Egypt Ministry of Interior — Egyptian Passport Required Papers Checked: 2026-08-20