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Official Turkey passport photo requirements for 2026. Resize and compress your photo to the exact dimensions and KB limit — free, instant, no upload needed.
Turkish passport (Türk pasaportu) photos must comply with Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs (Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri) biometric standards. Turkey uses a larger format — 50×60 mm — compared to the standard 35×45 mm. Applications are made at İlçe Nüfus Müdürlüğü offices or Turkish embassies abroad. The photo must be a biometric "biyometrik fotoğraf" printed on matte paper.
Turkey Passport Photo Requirements 2026
Validity
10 years (adults), 5 years (under 18)
Photos needed
2 identical biometric printed photos
ℹ️ White background. Face 70–80% of frame. No glasses.
⚠️ Common reasons Turkey passport offices reject photos
- Wrong size — Turkey requires 50×60 mm not 35×45 mm
- Non-white background
- Glasses or tinted lenses
- Glossy instead of matte photo paper
- Face less than 70% of the frame
- Photo older than 6 months
How to prepare your Turkey passport photo
1
Take or choose a photo
Use a recent photo against a white background. Ensure your full face is visible and centred.
2
Open PhotoFit
Go to photofitapp.in — no account needed. Works on mobile and desktop.
3
Set dimensions to 413×531 px
Enter 413 as width and 531 as height in the Resize tab. Set the KB target to under 200 KB.
4
Download and submit
Download the resized JPEG. It will meet all Turkey requirements for file size, dimensions, and format.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Turkish passport photo?
Turkish passport photos are 50×60 mm (biometric format) — larger than the standard 35×45 mm used in most countries. The face must occupy 70–80% of the frame.
Where do I apply for a Turkish passport?
At the nearest İlçe Nüfus Müdürlüğü (District Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs). Make an online appointment at nvi.gov.tr. Turkish citizens abroad apply at Turkish consulates.
Does Turkey require biometric passport photos?
Yes. Turkey requires "biyometrik fotoğraf" (biometric photos) — printed on matte paper, 50×60 mm, white background, no glasses.
Can I wear glasses in a Turkish passport photo?
No. Following ICAO biometric standards, glasses are not permitted in Turkish passport photos.
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