The complete Turkish biometric photo specification from the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs (NVI) — the uncommon 50×60 mm format used for passports, kimlik cards and visas. Make a compliant photo online in 2 minutes.
Make a Turkey Passport Photo →Per the biometric photo guidelines published by Turkish missions abroad and the NVI.
| Photo size | 50 × 60 mm, portrait (2 × 2 in also accepted for US applications) |
|---|---|
| Face height | 70 – 80% of the photo, chin to crown, centered |
| Background | Plain white, patternless, no shadows |
| Resolution | High-quality print on photo paper; digital min. 600 × 720 px for e-Devlet uploads |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Not allowed — all eyewear removed |
| Expression | Neutral, lips closed, both eyes open, head straight |
| Head coverings | Religious headscarves allowed if the full face from chin to forehead is visible |
| Accessories | No earrings, hats or anything obscuring the face |
No photographer needed — a phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
Stand about 0.5 m from a plain white wall with soft, even daylight on your face. No shadows on the wall behind you.
Camera at eye level, roughly 1.5 m away. Neutral expression, closed lips, head square to the camera.
We crop to the 50×60 mm biometric format, set the face to 70–80% and export a print sheet plus a 600×720 px digital file for e-Devlet.