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Requirements

Photo size50 × 60 mm  (1.97 × 2.36 in)
Head height70–80% of the photo height
BackgroundPlain white
How recentTaken within the last 6 months
RetouchingNot allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacementNot allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take itYou can take this photo yourself.
  • Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Source: T.C. D. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the passport photo is submitted

Submission

  • Applications at an embassy or consulate: a printed photo is submitted.
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If you hand in a printed photo

Rules the authority states for this photo

Questions

What size is a Türkiye passport photo?
50 × 60 mm (1.97 × 2.36 in).
Can I take a Türkiye passport photo with my phone?
Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 50 × 60 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other Türkiye documents

  • Citizenship — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
  • Visa — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document

Take your Türkiye passport photo

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.