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SourceMinistry of Labour and Social Security of the Republic of Türkiye (ÇSGB), International Labour Force General Directorate
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Quick answer: The recommended Turkey work permit photo size is 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 work permit → |
| 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 | For religious or medical reasons, without covering the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing, shoulders visible, without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPG / PNG |
| File size | max 2 MB Compress photo to 2 MB — Turkey work permit → |
| 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 |
The Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security (ÇSGB) says that work permit applications are delayed because photos that do not meet the standard are often uploaded, so it asks for «a biometric (ICAO-standard) photograph»: «taken within the last 6 months, in colour, from the front, with the face uncovered, so that the foreigner can be easily recognised, with a white background (biometric)», in passport-photo («vesikalık») proportions. In the e-İzin system the photo is uploaded as a picture file («.jpg, .png, etc.») of at most 2 MB; it must be cropped so that the face is clear and fits the field — it is printed on the work permit document — and confirmed with the «Fotoğrafı Onaylayınız» (Confirm the photograph) button.
The ÇSGB gives no size in millimetres, and its 2022 announcement says to upload the photo to the box in full, without cutting, cropping or shrinking, while the 2024 guide describes cropping on the screen — follow what the screen offers. The employer's documents (trade registry gazette, balance sheet, activity certificate) are a different upload: PDFs of at most 2 MB.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Turkey work permit applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
Typical reasons a photo is rejected under the rules Ministry of Labour and Social Security of the Republic of Türkiye (ÇSGB), International Labour Force General Directorate publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| A photo that does not meet the biometric (ICAO) standard — the reason ÇSGB gives for delays in work permit applications | Use a recent colour biometric photo on a white background, frontal, face uncovered. |
| A photo older than six months, black-and-white, or on a coloured background | Take a new colour photo within six months on a white background. |
| A file that is not a picture (.jpg, .png) or is larger than 2 MB | Save the photo as a .jpg or .png of at most 2 MB and confirm it with the «Fotoğrafı Onaylayınız» button. |
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.
A Turkish work permit is applied for online in the e-İzin system by the employer (through the e-Bildirge authorised user) or an authorised person, with the foreigner's biometric photo uploaded in the personal information step.
csgb.gov.tr — International Labour Force General Directorate, e-İzin
Biometric colour photo within six months, white background, .jpg or .png up to 2 MB.
Authority pageQuestions
A biometric (ICAO-standard) colour photo taken within six months, from the front, face uncovered and recognisable, white background, in passport-photo proportions; in e-İzin a picture file (.jpg, .png) of at most 2 MB.
The ÇSGB gives no size in millimetres — only passport-photo («vesikalık») proportions; the photo is cropped on the e-İzin screen to fit the field printed on the permit.
A picture file such as .jpg or .png of at most 2 MB, cropped so the face is clear and fits the field, then confirmed with the «Fotoğrafı Onaylayınız» button.
Yes: the ÇSGB announcement asks for a white (biometric) background and a colour photo taken within the last six months.
The recommended size for the Turkey work permit photo is 50 × 60 mm. The head occupies 53–60% of the photo height. Work permit applications typically use the same biometric standard as Turkey passports.
Sometimes. If your visa or passport photo was taken within the last six months and meets the work permit requirements, reusing it may be acceptable.
Plain white background. Even, shadow-free lighting is critical because work permits often go through both automated and manual review stages, and any inconsistency between them slows the application.
Most work permit applications accept photos taken within the last six months. Submit a photo that reflects your current appearance because the permit card is checked at workplaces and border crossings throughout its validity period.
No. Uniforms, military or law-enforcement clothing, religious headwear (except for permanent religious exception), or any clothing that obscures the neckline is typically rejected for Turkey work permit photos.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the Turkey work permit authority rejects the photo and you supply the rejection notice.
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.
For religious or medical reasons, without covering 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: visa.