Turkey Passport Photo
50 × 60 mm (1.97 × 2.36 in) · Passport & ID card
For the best photo: a plain face, looking straight at the camera, even light with no shadows, and no glare on glasses. Stand in front of a plain light wall.
The official rules
From the government's own website, checked September 2026. Rules can change, so check the official page before you apply.
| Photo size | 50 × 60 mm (1.97 × 2.36 in) |
|---|---|
| Head size | Face height between 32 mm and 36 mm, covering 70% to 80% of the photo. |
| Background | White, no pattern. The passport instruction prefers mid-grey for light hair. |
| Expression | No smiling, mouth closed, head straight. |
| Glasses | Prescription glasses allowed with no reflections. No tinted lenses or sunglasses, frames must not cover the eyes. |
| Head coverings | No hats. With a headscarf, the face must show from chin to forehead, in a colour different from the background. |
| How recent | Not older than 6 months. |
| Copies | 1 biometric photo. |
| Good to know | Neutral face, no smile. |
Common questions
What size is a turkey passport photo?
50 × 60 mm (1.97 × 2.36 in). Face height between 32 mm and 36 mm, covering 70% to 80% of the photo.
What background do I need?
White, no pattern. The passport instruction prefers mid-grey for light hair.
Can I wear glasses?
Prescription glasses allowed with no reflections. No tinted lenses or sunglasses, frames must not cover the eyes.
Can I smile?
No smiling, mouth closed, head straight.
How recent must the photo be?
Not older than 6 months.
Will my photo be accepted?
We can't promise that. The final decision is always made by the passport or visa office. This page follows their published rules, which we last checked in September 2026, so check the official page before you apply.