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Turkish ID Card Photo Requirements

Applicants aged 15 and over normally provide one 50 x 60 mm biometric photo taken within the last six months for a Turkish ID card application. The background should be plain white and free of shadows.

Base size

50 x 60 mm

Format and workflow

Plain white background, no shadows, taken within the last 6 months

Sources reviewed on September 30, 2026.

Check the application workflow first

Photo and attendance rules for children under 15 can differ by case. Check the current NVI instructions for the applicant's age and circumstances before the appointment.

Turkish ID card photo requirements

Checklist

✓Prepare one 50 x 60 mm biometric photo for an applicant aged 15 or over.
✓Use a photo taken within the last six months that shows the current appearance.
✓Use a plain white background without patterns or visible shadows.
✓Keep the face centered and directly facing the camera.
✓Keep the facial outline visible and avoid glare, heavy retouching, or appearance-changing filters.
✓Do not trim the photo to the older 35 x 45 mm format; NVI specifies 50 x 60 mm for biometric photos.

Common mistakes

✗Using an off-white, patterned, or shadowed background
✗Submitting a photo older than six months
✗Tilting the head or placing the face away from the center
✗Using beauty filters or edits that alter the applicant's appearance
✗Printing or cutting the image at 35 x 45 mm

A person uses PhotoID on a phone at eye level to capture a document photo against a plain light wall — Set up the scene, then capture inside PhotoID
Choose the exact document preset, place the phone at eye level, and use soft, even light against a plain background. PhotoID's built-in camera keeps capture, checks, and export in one document-specific flow.

How to prepare Turkish ID card photo with PhotoID

1Choose the exact Turkish document preset, then start the capture inside PhotoID.
2Keep the phone at eye level and face the camera directly in soft, even light.
3Use a plain light background and remove visible shadows before taking the photo.
4Review PhotoID's framing, lighting, background, and sharpness checks before export.
5Compare the result with the latest authority and appointment instructions before printing or submitting it.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Turkish ID card photo?

NVI's biometric photo guidance specifies 50 x 60 mm.

What background is required?

Use a plain white background without patterns or shadows.

Is a photo required for a child under 15?

The standard photo requirement applies from age 15. Rules and optional photo handling for younger applicants can vary, so check the current NVI guidance before applying.

From the exact preset to the requested output

Choose the document, capture inside PhotoID, review common technical issues, and prepare the digital or print-ready result used by the application workflow.

Choose the document

Open the exact preset so size, crop, and output start from the right format.

Capture in PhotoID

Use the built-in camera with the face straight and evenly lit.

Review common issues

Check framing, background, lighting, and sharpness before export.

Prepare the output

Create the digital or print-ready result requested by the procedure.

Open the Turkish ID card photo preset

Choose the document in PhotoID, capture in the app, review common issues, and prepare the requested result.

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The issuing authority makes the final acceptance decision.