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Make Turkish Passport Photo

Turkish passport photos use the 50x60mm (5x6cm) biometric format on a plain white background. The same size applies at consulates abroad.

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Precise Face Alignment

  • 1

    Fit your head inside the guide

    Chin to crown should measure about 34mm.

  • 2

    Leave roughly 10mm above your hair

    The taller 60mm frame needs a larger top margin.

  • 3

    Center your face on the vertical line

    Head upright, shoulders square to the camera.

Specifications

The 50x60mm biometric format used for Turkish passport applications.

Dimensions50 x 60mm (5 x 6cm)
BackgroundPlain white
Resolution300 DPI minimum

Compliance Checklist

  • 50x60mm biometric format

    Not the 35x45mm size used across most of Europe.

  • Taken within the last 6 months

    Required at both domestic offices and consulates.

  • Neutral expression, no glasses

    Eyes open, mouth closed, face unobstructed.

  • Avoid white clothing

    A light top merges into the white background.

Turkish Passport Photo Requirements, Explained

The 50x60mm biometric format, whether you apply in Türkiye or at a consulate abroad.

Quick Check: Do's & Don'ts

Don't Use an EU-Size Photo

35x45mm is the wrong shape for a Turkish passport.

No Glasses

Nothing that obscures your eyes or face.

Plain White Background

Evenly lit, with no shadow behind your head.

Wear a Darker Top

Keeps your shoulders distinct from the background.

Applying in Türkiye or Abroad

The same 50x60mm photo works at both.

Turkish passport applications are made at Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri offices in Türkiye, or at a Turkish consulate if you live abroad. The photo specification is the same 50x60mm biometric format in both cases.

If you live in a country that uses the 35x45mm ICAO photo, do not reuse a local passport photo. Turkish consulates commonly reject them for being the wrong size — this is a frequent problem for the diaspora in Germany, the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe.

Head Size & Placement

A ~34mm head with roughly 10mm above the hair.

Within the 60mm height, the head measures about 34mm from chin to crown, leaving around 10mm between the top edge and the top of your hair.

That proportion is what makes a Turkish photo look different from an ICAO one: there is more space around the head. Cropping so your head fills the frame will make the face too large for the format.

Background & Lighting

Plain white, evenly lit, no shadows.

Stand about a metre away from a plain white wall so your body does not cast a shadow onto it. Face a window or another soft, even light source.

Avoid white or very light clothing. Against a white wall it removes the visual boundary between your shoulders and the background, which makes the photo harder to verify.

Expression & Accessories

Neutral expression, no glasses, head coverings allowed for religious reasons.

Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression — mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible, head not tilted.

Glasses must be removed. Head coverings are permitted for religious and medical reasons provided the full face stays visible from the chin to the top of the forehead.

What You'll Actually Download

Printed at 50 x 60mm, 1181 x 1417px, JPG/PNG. Computed from this photo's own specification, not typed by hand.

How you submitHand in a print
Pixel size
1181 x 1417px @ 600dpi
Print size
50 x 60mm (5 x 6cm / 1.97 x 2.36 in)
File type
JPG / PNG
Background
White

Requirements verified · Source: mfa.gov.tr

Turkish Passport Photo Maker (50 x 60mm)

Create the 5x6cm biometric photo a Turkish passport application needs — correct proportions for both domestic offices and consulates abroad.

Get Your Photo in 3 Steps

1. Upload Your Photo

Choose a clear, recent photo from your phone or computer.

Stand a metre from a white wall to avoid shadows.

2. Auto Alignment

We crop to 50x60mm and place your head with the right top margin.

Wear a mid-tone or dark top.

3. Download & Print

Save the file and print it, or bring it to a photo shop.

Print at 300 DPI or better.

Turkish Passport Photo Specifications

Dimensions50 x 60mm (5 x 6cm)
Head HeightAbout 34mm, chin to crown
BackgroundPlain white, evenly lit
RecencyTaken within the last 6 months

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What size is a Turkish passport photo?▼
50x60mm, also written as 5x6cm. It is larger than the 35x45mm photo used across most of Europe.
Q.Can I use a German or Dutch passport photo?▼
No. Those are 35x45mm and Turkish consulates commonly reject them for being the wrong size — a frequent problem for the diaspora in Europe.
Q.Is the size different at a consulate?▼
No. The 50x60mm format applies whether you apply at a Nüfus office in Türkiye or at a Turkish consulate abroad.
Q.Can I wear glasses?▼
No. Glasses must be removed so your eyes are clearly visible.
Q.How recent does the photo need to be?▼
It should have been taken within the last 6 months and reflect your current appearance.