Japan visa photo Nigeria: 35×45 mm, one glued print, VFS Abuja/Lagos. https://www.pixid.studio/guide/japan-visa-photo-nigeria

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Japan Visa Photo Requirements for Nigerian Applicants — VFS Abuja & Lagos (2026)

35×45 mm 1 print · glued White BG Print only

Quick answer: One 35×45 mm colour print, white background, face 27±2 mm, glued to the form. Submit at VFS JVAC Abuja or Lagos (since 3 March 2025). Printed photo — not NIS digital upload.

Official sources: VFS Japan/Nigeria · Embassy of Japan in Nigeria

Japan visa photo for Nigerian applicants at VFS Abuja or Lagos
Japan VFS Nigeria specifies exact head height — not the same crop as NIS passport.

Use this page if…

  • Nigerian passport holder applying for Japan visa in Nigeria.

See also general Japan visa guide.

Do not use this page for: Nigerian passport photo hub renewal, applicants outside this origin country, or generic sizing without VFS context — see general Japan visa photo guide or Nigerian passport photo hub.

Japan visa photos from Nigeria are print-only for most VFS routes: one 35×45 mm copy glued to the application form. That is a different workflow from a NIS passport digital upload — do not reuse a passport JPEG without checking head height.

Where Nigerians submit — VFS since March 2025

Routine applications go through VFS Japan JVAC (since 3 March 2025).

CentreAddress / areaNotes
AbujaSterling Bank Plaza, Plot 1083 Mohammedu Buhari Way, CBD~12 working days
LagosThe Manor, Plot 110, Admiral Way, Lekki Phase 1~14 working days

Book at visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/jpn/

Photo specification

RequirementSpecification
Print size35×45 mm
Face height27±2 mm (head to jaw)
Top margin7±2 mm
QuantityOne — glued top-right
BackgroundPlain white
Recency≤ 6 months
AttachmentGlue — not staple
BackName in pencil

NIS passport uses 35×45 mm too but a different crop. Do not reuse an NIS print without checking Japan head height.

Printed photo or digital upload?

Print required for standard paper forms — glue to application. Not a NIS portal JPEG workflow.

Document photo compliance checks — background, head size, and framing
Visa centres check measurable rules — crop, background, and head height — not whether the photo is flattering.

What usually goes wrong in Nigeria

  • Reusing NIS passport crop
  • Grey studio background (NIS default)
  • Stapling instead of gluing
  • Wrong head height despite correct print size

Printing in Lagos & Abuja

Specify Japan visa 35×45 mm, white background, head 27 mm. Labs in VI, Ikeja, Wuse accept PixID PDFs on USB.

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PixID checks crop, background, and file size for Japan visa rules — without altering your face. $4.99, money-back guarantee.

See also

Frequently asked questions

Where do Nigerians apply for Japan visa?
VFS JVAC Abuja or Lagos since March 2025.
Photo size?
35×45 mm, face 27±2 mm.
Print or digital?
Print glued to form.
Same as NIS passport photo?
Same print size, different crop.
How many photos?
One.
Processing time?
Min. 12 wd (Abuja) / 14 wd (Lagos).
Can I wear glasses?
No for most visa photos in this corridor — remove prescription glasses to avoid glare rejections.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months and reflecting your current appearance.
Does Japan visa photo need to be glued?
For many VFS Japan routes from this origin, yes — one print glued to the application form. Confirm on your VFS checklist.

Japan visa from Nigeria — one glued 35×45 mm print

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Verified against VFS Japan/Nigeria and Embassy of Japan in Nigeria.