What size is a Turkey passport photo?
The official NVI passport guidance specifies 50 x 60 mm.
Turkey documents
Turkey Passport Photo Requirements
A Turkish passport application requires one 50 x 60 mm biometric photo taken within the last six months. The face must be shown from the front with the eyes, forehead, face, and chin visible.
Base size
50 x 60 mm
Format and workflow
One ICAO biometric photo, taken within the last 6 months
Sources reviewed on September 30, 2026.
Check the application workflow first
PhotoID can help with the preset, framing, and common technical checks. It does not replace NVI or guarantee that an application office will accept the photo.
Turkey passport photo requirements
Checklist
- ✓Prepare one 50 x 60 mm biometric photo.
- ✓Use a photo taken within the last six months that reflects the applicant's current appearance.
- ✓Face the camera directly and keep the eyes, forehead, face, and chin visible.
- ✓Do not wear sunglasses or glasses with colored lenses.
- ✓Use a proper photographic output; NVI says photocopied, computer-reproduced, or non-biometric images are not accepted.
- ✓Prepare a photo for every applicant, including children and babies.
Common mistakes
- ✗Using an older photo that no longer reflects the applicant's appearance
- ✗Turning or tilting the head instead of facing the camera
- ✗Covering the eyes or facial outline with hair, glare, or accessories
- ✗Stretching the image when resizing it to 50 x 60 mm
- ✗Submitting a copied or re-photographed print instead of a proper photo
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 Turkey passport 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
How recent must the passport photo be?
It must have been taken within the six months before the application.
Do children need a passport photo in Turkey?
Yes. NVI states that passport applications require a photo regardless of age.
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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 Turkey passport photo preset
Choose the document in PhotoID, capture in the app, review common issues, and prepare the requested result.
The issuing authority makes the final acceptance decision.