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APAC Guide
Japan and Korea photo rules travelers still miss.
Background, crop, and glasses — the silent rejection triggers.
Japan and Korea both enforce strict photo rules that differ from Nepali passport studio habits.
Watch for off-white backgrounds that scan as grey, hair covering eyebrows, and reflections on glasses. Crop should show full head and top of shoulders with neutral expression.
Upload the highest resolution file allowed—compressed mobile screenshots often fail automated checks.