head 53–60 %
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14-day refund if the authority rejects the photo
SourceNVI / Ministry of Interior of Turkey
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Quick answer: A Turkey ID card (Kimlik) photo must be 50 × 60 mm. Plain white background. Head occupies 53–60% of photo height (32–36 mm chin to crown). Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 50 × 60 mmICAO 9303: 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 53–60% of photo heightICAO 9303: 70–80% |
| Head height (mm) | 32–36 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Plain white background. Make photo background white — Turkey ID card (Kimlik) → |
| Pose | Full face, looking directly into the camera, head and shoulders fully visible. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Sunglasses and heavily tinted glasses prohibited; eyes must be fully visible. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 50 × 60 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 5 × 6 cm |
| Inches | 1.97 × 2.36″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 591 × 709 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 1181 × 1417 px |
Turkey national ID card (Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Kimlik Kartı / TC Kimlik) photos are administered by the Directorate General of Population Affairs (NVI) under the Ministry of Interior. The format is 50×60mm — same unique Turkish size as passport, Ikamet, and driver license.
Head 25-35mm (50-75% of frame). White or light-colored background. Modern Kimlik is a biometric chip card with photo, fingerprints and electronic signature capabilities (since 2017).
Issued at NVI offices following on-site biometric capture; same standard applies across Turkish ID family.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Turkey ID card (Kimlik) photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements NVI / Ministry of Interior of Turkey publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo not 50×60mm Turkish size | Reprint to Turkish standard |
| Face outside 50-75% | Re-crop to NVI spec |
| Background not white or light | Re-shoot against light backdrop |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
How to take it
Background: plain white
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 53–60 % of the photo height (32–36 mm)
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 50 × 60 mm.
Clear lenses only, no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 4 (2 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 16 (4 × 4) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
| Authority | NVI / Ministry of Interior of Turkey |
|---|---|
| Source | Turkey biometric photo requirements |
| Verified |
Questions
The Turkey ID card (Kimlik) photo must be 50 × 60 mm. The head must occupy 53–60% of the photo height. The photo should look like you do day to day.
Plain white background. A plain, evenly lit wall without shadows or pattern is enough — the tool sets the required background colour.
Yes. Stand against a plain light wall facing a window, and take the photo with a timer or ask someone to help. The tool crops it to size, fixes the background and checks the framing.
Most offices accept a photo taken within the last six months. If your hair, beard or face has changed noticeably since then, take a new one.
Sunglasses and heavily tinted glasses prohibited; eyes must be fully visible. If you keep them on, tilt them slightly downwards by lifting the arms a little above your ears: this usually moves reflections of a window or lamp off the lenses.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the rejection notice from the Turkey authority.
50 × 60 mm = 5 × 6 cm = 1.97 × 2.36 inches. At 300 dpi that is 591 × 709 pixels; at 600 dpi, 1181 × 1417 pixels.
Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.
Yes. The same 50 × 60 mm format and head size apply to: driver's license, passport.