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Turkey Passport Photo Maker

Upload any photo: the tool removes your existing background, drops in the plain white background required for Turkey passport, and produces a spec-exact 50×60mm image ready to submit.

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100% private: deleted after processing Free preview, $3 to download or included on Pro Spec-exact 50×60mm output

How to make a Turkey passport photo in 3 steps

Upload any photo of yourself, and the tool handles the entire Turkey passport spec pipeline, background removal, colour swap, spec-exact crop, file-size compression, in one pass.

1

Start from a photo you already have

A phone shot against any wall works, because the background gets replaced. Turkey accepts a photo taken within the last 6 months, so an older picture will not pass. Remove glasses before you shoot: they are rejected.

2

Background replaced with plain white

Your outline, including hair and clothing edges, is separated from the original photo and composited onto the plain white that Turkey requires for a passport.

3

Cropped to 50×60mm at 300 DPI

That is 591×709 pixels (1.97×2.36 inches). The head is placed 40-46mm from chin to crown, 67-77% of the frame height. Drag the crop box if you want the face sitting differently in the frame.

Understanding the Turkey passport spec

Nufus ve Vatandaslik Isleri (NVI) requires a 50x60mm biometric photograph , noticeably larger than the European standard, and the single most common reason Turkish applicants are turned away after using a 35x45mm photo taken abroad. The head must measure 40-46mm from chin to crown on a plain white background. Photos must have been taken within the last six months, and glasses are not permitted at all, even without glare.

Dimensions
50×60 mm
1.97 × 2.36 in
Resolution
300 DPI
Print-ready
Background
plain white
AI-swapped
Head height
40–46 mm
Chin to crown

Requirements at a glance

  • 50x60mm (5x6cm) biometric: larger than most countries
  • Plain white background
  • Head fills most of the frame, both eyes open
  • Neutral expression, no glasses
  • Taken within the last 6 months

Common mistakes that get photos rejected

  • Using 35x45mm: Turkey requires 5x6cm biometric
  • Head too small in the large frame

Where Turkey passport photos are actually used

Turkey is the main outlier in the region on photo size. A 50x60mm print will not come out of a European booth set to 35x45mm, so applicants renewing from Germany, the Netherlands or the UK routinely arrive with the wrong dimensions. Check the size before the appointment rather than at the counter.

Applications that accept this photo spec

  • Turkish passport application or renewal at a Nufus Mudurlugu
  • Turkish ID card (Kimlik Karti)
  • Residence permit (Ikamet Izni) applications
  • Driving licence (Surucu Belgesi)
  • e-Devlet identity verification records

Turkey passport photo FAQ

Why is the Turkish passport photo bigger than the European one?

Turkey uses 50x60mm where most of Europe uses 35x45mm. There is no shared standard - Turkey simply specifies a larger print. A photo booth in Germany or the Netherlands set to the European size produces something too small, which is the usual problem for Turkish citizens renewing abroad.

Can I wear glasses in a Turkish passport photo?

No. Glasses are not accepted at all for Turkish biometric photos, even without glare or tint. Remove them before taking the photo.

What size is a Turkey passport photo?

50×60mm (1.97×2.36 inches) at 300 DPI, on a plain white background. The head must measure 40-46mm from chin to the top of the head.

What background color does Turkey require for passport photos?

Plain white. A background that does not match, the wrong shade, a gradient, a shadow cast behind you, or any visible texture or pattern, is one of the most common reasons a photo is sent back. This tool replaces whatever is behind you with the one the spec asks for.

Can I take a Turkey passport photo with my phone?

Yes. Modern phone cameras produce more than enough resolution for the 50×60mm output. What matters is even lighting (no harsh shadows on your face), a straight-on angle, and a neutral expression. This tool handles the background and sizing.

What file size does this tool produce?

The output JPEG is kept under 240 KB while preserving the 300 DPI resolution the spec requires. Upload limits vary between government portals and consulates, so check the one you are filing through: if it caps lower, use our Image Compressor to reduce further.

Is my uploaded photo saved on your servers?

No. It is processed in memory and discarded as soon as the result is produced. The background model runs on the server because it is too large to run in a browser; nothing is written to disk or logged.

Can I print the Turkey passport photo at home?

Yes. The output is a 300 DPI JPEG at exactly 50×60mm, so any inkjet or laser printer produces the correct physical size when you print at 100% scale (not "fit to page"). Use the 4×6 print sheet option to get multiple copies on one sheet of photo paper.

Do I need to sign up or pay?

No sign-up. Making the photo and checking it against the spec is free, guests get 2 a day and a free account 5 a day, 10 a month. The finished photo without the watermark is $3, paid once, or included on Pro and Business plans.

What if the background removal is not perfect?

Hair, clothing edges and skin tones come out cleanly in most photos. If an edge looks wrong, re-shoot in indirect daylight, or skip the background swap and use the crop alone.
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