Turkish biometric photo maker (50×60 mm)
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Turkey uses a 50 × 60 mm biometric photo (biyometrik fotoğraf) for passports, ID cards and driving licences, with a white background and the face looking straight ahead.
- 50×60 mm
- Head 36–42 mm
- white
Rules from Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri — Biometric photo standards. Final acceptance is always up to the issuing authority.
How to make your Turkish biometric photo online
- Choose the size and upload a front-facing photo (JPG, PNG or iPhone HEIC).
- Click the top of your head and then your chin. The photo is scaled so your head is exactly the required height.
- Fine-tune by dragging and zooming until every check is green. Adjust brightness or lighten the background if needed.
- Download the single photo for online forms, or a 4×6 in print sheet (or A4/Letter) and print it at a photo lab or at home.
Turkey photo requirements
| Size | 50 mm wide × 60 mm high. |
|---|---|
| Head size | Face front-on and centred; our guide places the head at 36–42 mm. |
| Background | Plain white. |
| Glasses | Allowed only without glare or tint; removing them is recommended. |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| How recent | Taken within the last 6 months. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious reasons if the face from chin to forehead is visible. |
- Applications are made through the Population and Citizenship Affairs (NVİ) offices.
- Matte photo paper is preferred.
Size in pixels and per print
Printed photos are made at 300 DPI (dots per inch). These are the exact pixel sizes this tool exports, and how many copies fit on one 4×6 in (10×15 cm) print:
| Photo | Size | 300 DPI | 600 DPI | Per 4×6 print |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey biometric (50×60 mm) | 50×60 mm (1.97×2.36 in) | 591×709 px | 1181×1417 px | 4 |
How to take a passport photo at home
- Light: face a window in daylight, or use two lamps either side of the camera. Avoid a single overhead light — it casts shadows under the eyes and chin.
- Background: stand about 1 m (3 ft) in front of a plain white or light-grey wall so your shadow falls behind you, not on the wall.
- Camera: ask someone to hold the phone at eye level about 1.2–1.5 m away and use the normal 1× lens. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and can be rejected.
- Pose: shoulders square, head straight, hair behind the ears, no hat. Take several shots and pick the sharpest.
- Leave room: include your shoulders and space above your head. The tool crops it down — it can't add what isn't there.
Official source
Requirements change. We checked these in October 2026, but always confirm with the issuing office before printing.
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Frequently asked questions
What size is a Turkish passport photo?
50 × 60 mm biometric, white background.
Biyometrik fotoğraf ölçüsü nedir?
50 × 60 mm, beyaz fon.
Can I wear a headscarf?
Yes, for religious reasons, as long as your face from chin to forehead is visible.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Cropping, adjustments and the print sheet are all made in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.
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