Turkey · passport
Turkish passport photo, 50×60 mm biometric
Turkey uses one of the largest passport photo formats in the world: a 50×60 mm biometric print with the face measuring 32–36 mm from chin to hairline, on a white, patternless, shadow-free background, taken within the last six months. It must not be cropped down to a smaller size.
- Size
- 50×60 mm
- Digital file
- 591×709 px JPEG
- Background
- white
- Head height
- 53.3–60%
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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Popular: · ·
- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC · ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification, with the source cited on every document.
How our Turkey Passport photo tool works
Add a photo you already have and we measure it against the official Turkey Passport specification (50×60 mm, 591×709 px, white background), then produce the exact files you need. Checking is free; you pay €5.99 only if you want the files.
Add your photo
A selfie or any recent photo of yourself, straight from your phone.
See every measurement
Ten checks run against the official spec and show you the numbers.
Fix what's off
Drag to reposition and zoom to resize, or retake the photo if something can't be fixed.
Download your files
Exact digital file, print-ready sheet and compliance report.
What is a Turkey Passport photo?
A Turkish passport photo is a 50×60 mm biometric print, one of the largest formats in the world, with the face measuring 32–36 mm from chin to hairline on a white, patternless background, taken within the last six months and never cropped to a smaller size.
The same NVİ biometric format is used for the kimlik identity card and the driving licence, so one compliant print run covers multiple applications. Buried official guidance recommends a mid-tone grey background for very light hair, despite the headline white-background rule.
The same NVİ biometric format serves the kimlik identity card and driving licence. Check your photo against the Turkish geometry, then print the 50×60 mm sheet, which holds four copies on one print.
Turkey Passport photo requirements
| Size | 50×60 mm · 591×709 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 591×709px JPEG |
| Background | white |
| Head height | 53.3–60% of frame height |
| Digital upload | not accepted (printed photos only) |
| Background editing | permitted (uniform backgrounds only) |
- One biometric 50×60 mm print, ≤6 months old, ICAO-compliant, and it must not be cropped smaller. The same NVİ format is used for the kimlik card and the driving licence.
- Face 32–36 mm chin-to-hairline; white patternless background (mid-tone grey recommended for very light hair).
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
Turkey Passport photos that pass the checks
Thin frames, no glare, eyes fully visible 
Even light, plain background, neutral expression 
Infant alone in frame, eyes open, plain sheet 
Religious head covering with the full face visible 
Hair back, forehead and both ears clear
Turkey Passport photos that don't pass
Head tilted, hard shadow on the background 
Taken too far away, head too small in the frame 
Someone else's hand in the frame 
Patterned wall and furniture behind
Illustrative examples created for this guide. They are not customer photos, and not decisions by any authority.
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (591×709px)
- Printable compliance report with everything we measured
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
- Background cleanup to plain white
one-time payment, no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions: 591×709px
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Head filling 53.3–60% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why use PassportClerk for your Turkey Passport photo
- Convenience
- Make it at home from a photo you already have, without booking a studio or queueing for a booth. You get a print-ready sheet cut to the exact size, plus a digital copy to keep.
- Built from the official specification
- Every measurement on this page comes from the official Turkey Passport requirements, and the source is linked, dated and re-checked.
- Works from any phone
- Nothing to install. A recent phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
- You see the numbers
- Head height, eye line, background and resolution are all measured and shown to you before you pay.
- Private, then deleted
- We only receive your photo if you buy, and everything is deleted within 48 hours.
If the files we produce don't match the specification on this page, we'll fix them or refund you. The decision on any application always rests with the issuing authority.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Turkish passport photo?
50 mm wide by 60 mm high, the 'biyometrik fotoğraf' format. Standard 35×45 mm passport photos are not acceptable, and cropping a biometric photo smaller invalidates it.
What are the face and background rules?
Face 32–36 mm chin-to-hairline (roughly 70–80% of the photo), direct gaze with eyes open and sharp, white patternless background, with mid-tone grey recommended for very light hair so the head keeps contrast.
Does the same photo work for the kimlik card and driving licence?
Yes. The NVİ biometric standard covers all three. One compliant print run serves multiple applications, and photocopies or re-photographed prints are rejected.
Are glasses and headscarves allowed?
Prescription glasses only, without tint or glare and with frames off the eyes. A religious headscarf is acceptable when the face is visible chin to forehead and the scarf's colour differs from the background.
How we handle compliance
- We check your photo against the official rules. We never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- What you get is a report of measurements, not a guarantee. Final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07