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Quick answer: The recommended Turkey residence permit (Ikamet) photo size is 50 × 60 mm. Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. 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 light background without textures or noticeable gradients. |
| Pose | Strictly full face, head without rotation or tilt, shoulders level. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| 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 residence permit (Ikamet) photos are administered by the Presidency of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı / PMM). The format is 50×60mm (5×6 cm) — unique in size, larger than any standard ICAO format.
Head occupies 50-75% of frame (head height 25-35mm). Plain white background mandatory (dark backgrounds explicitly rejected, no groups). Four biometric photos typically required for in-person submission.
ICAO biometric compliant; glasses only for medical reasons, no hats unless religious.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Turkey residence permit (Ikamet) photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements Presidency of Migration Management publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo not 50×60mm (5×6 cm) | Reprint to Turkish residence-permit unique size |
| Dark or non-white background | Re-shoot against pure white backdrop |
| Group photo or multiple people visible | Re-shoot applicant alone |
| Fewer than 4 photos for in-person submission | Print 4 identical copies |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
How to take it
Background: plain light
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 | Presidency of Migration Management |
|---|---|
| Source | Turkish residence permit photograph usage guidance |
| Verified |
Questions
The Turkish Migration Management Directorate (Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı) uses 50×60 mm for residence permits, ID cards, driver licenses, and passport applications. This format is uniquely Turkish — Greek and other Mediterranean countries use the standard 35×45 mm Schengen size. Bringing the wrong size means automatic rejection at the residence permit appointment.
Typically 4 photos for in-person submission, 50×60 mm each, plain white background. The e-Ikamet portal at e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr accepts a single uploaded photo for the online application stage; the 4 printed photos are required at the in-person appointment.
The recommended size for the Turkey residence permit (Ikamet) photo is 50 × 60 mm. The head occupies 53–60% of the photo height.
For this document the photo must be no older than 6 months. Take a new photo that looks like you on the day you apply.
Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. A plain, evenly lit wall without shadows or pattern is enough — the tool sets the required background colour.
Only if the size and rules are the same and the photo is still recent. Otherwise take a new one: the same selfie can be turned into photos for both documents.
Take a new photo: it should show how you look now — hairstyle, beard, glasses.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the rejection notice from the Turkey immigration office.
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.