Turkey Passport, Visa, and ID Photo Rules
Get the exact photo sizes and rules you need for Turkish identity documents, passports, and visas. Use the tool above to format your photo at home.
Understanding Turkish Document Photos
When you apply for official documents in Türkiye, you must submit photos that meet specific government standards. Different documents have different rules for sizing, printing, and digital uploads. This page covers the Turkey e-visa photo, Turkish passport photo (50×60 mm), and Turkish child and baby passport photo (50×60 mm).
You also need correct photos for the Turkish national identity card photo (50×60 mm) and the Turkish driving licence photo (50×60 mm). Each application type has unique submission methods and size guidelines that you must follow carefully to avoid delays.
Passports and National Identity Cards
For adult and child applications, the Turkish passport photo (50×60 mm) and the Turkish child and baby passport photo (50×60 mm) follow official size rules[1]. These printed submissions require a 50×60 mm dimension[1].
The head height requirement for these passport photos is not set by the official authority[1]. Similarly, the Turkish national identity card photo (50×60 mm) requires a printed 50×60 mm format with a head height that is not set[2]. Children and babies must also follow these exact physical print dimensions when applying for their travel documents.
Visas and Visitor Documents
If you apply to enter the country online, the Turkey e-visa photo uses a common size of 50×60 mm with no single official size, and a head height of 35–40 mm for digital submission[3].
For a Turkish visitor visa photo (50×50 mm), the official size is 50×50 mm with a head height that is not set, and you can submit it as either printed or digital[3]. Always check whether your specific visa pathway requires a digital upload or a physical print before you finalize your application files.
Driving Licences and Work Permits
The Turkish driving licence photo (50×60 mm) uses a common size with no single official size and requires a printed format, while the head height is not set[4].
For employment applications, the Turkish work permit photo (50×60 mm) uses a common size with no single official size, a digital submission format, and a head height that is not set[5]. Make sure your printed driving licence photos are clear and recent before visiting the local civil registry office.
Residence Permits and Seafarer Books
When staying long term, the Turkish residence permit card photo (50×60 mm) uses a common size with no single official size, allows both printed and digital submission, and has a head height that is not set[6].
For maritime applications, the Turkish seafarer’s book photo (50×60 mm) uses a common size with no single official size, a digital submission format, and a head height that is not set[7]. These specific formats keep your work and residence files compliant with government offices.
Practical Tips for Your Photo Session
Stand facing a bright window to get even, natural lighting on your face without harsh shadows. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of holding the camera at arm's length for a selfie.
Keep the camera lens at your eye level and about one to one and a half meters away from your face. You can use the tool above to crop your final image to the correct dimensions before printing it at a local photo kiosk.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Turkish passport photo?
A Turkish passport photo measures 50×60 mm and must be printed[1].
What are the rules for a Turkey e-visa photo?
A Turkey e-visa photo uses a common size of 50×60 mm with a head height of 35–40 mm for digital submission[3].
Are Turkish identity card photos printed?
Yes, the Turkish national identity card photo requires a printed 50×60 mm format[2].
What is the size of a Turkish visitor visa photo?
A Turkish visitor visa photo is official at 50×50 mm and allows both printed and digital submission[3].