TurkeyTurkey Visa Photo Requirements: Biometric 50 x 60 mm (or 2x2 in the US, 5x5 cm), White Background, No Glasses
Turkish missions ask for a biometric photo on plain white, no glasses, not older than 6 months: 50 x 60 mm or 5 x 5 cm depending on the mission.
Key points
5 points- Los Angeles (guidelines of 4 Sep 2024): biometric photo 50 x 60 mm; the US 2 x 2 inch size is also accepted.
- Karachi asks for 50 x 60 mm; Sydney, Islamabad and Dushanbe ask for 5 x 5 cm.
- Plain white background with no pattern; photo not older than 6 months; the same rules for children and babies.
- No glasses, earrings or hats; neutral expression, lips closed, eyes open on the camera.
- London: one photo is uploaded online and a printed copy of the same photo is handed in at the interview.
A visa to Türkiye applied for at a Turkish embassy or consulate needs a biometric photo. The most detailed rules are the Consulate General in Los Angeles guidelines of 4 September 2024, which cover visa, Turkish ID and passport applications. Other missions publish shorter lists, and the size differs between them.
Size depends on the mission
| Mission | Size |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 50 x 60 mm; the US 2 x 2 inch size is also acceptable |
| Karachi | 50 x 60 mm, white background |
| Sydney | 2 passport photos, 5 x 5 cm, white background only |
| Islamabad | Two recent colour biometric photos, 5 x 5 cm, white background |
| Dushanbe | 2 biometric photos from the last 6 months, 5 x 5 cm, white background, ICAO standard |
TurkeyVisa · requirements
Check the list of the mission where you apply and print the size it names.
Background and print
- A patternless white background.
- Not older than 6 months; the same rules apply to children and babies.
- Taken with a high-quality camera and printed on quality paper.
- A damaged, wrinkled or creased photo is not accepted.
Face and accessories
- The whole face visible; hair not covering it.
- Head not tilted or turned; neutral expression with closed lips.
- Eyes open and fully on the camera.
- Lighting neither too bright nor too dark; sharpness and contrast set correctly.
- No glasses, earrings or hats, and no clothing or accessories that keep the face from being seen.
Online upload plus a print (London)
The Consulate General in London asks for one passport-size biometric photo taken in the last six months, uploaded online, and another copy of the same photo handed in at the visa interview.
Our Turkey visa photo tool makes the photo on a white background in the size your mission asks for.
05Questions
5 answers01What size is a Turkish visa photo?
It depends on the mission: 50 x 60 mm in Los Angeles and Karachi (Los Angeles also accepts 2 x 2 inches), 5 x 5 cm in Sydney, Islamabad and Dushanbe.
02Can I wear glasses in a Turkey visa photo?
No. The Los Angeles guidelines exclude glasses, earrings and hats.
03What background is required?
A plain, patternless white background.
04How recent must the photo be?
Not older than 6 months.
05Do babies need the same photo?
Yes. The Los Angeles guidelines say the same rules apply to children and babies.
06Official sources
- Consulate General of Türkiye in Los Angeles — guidelines on biometric photos for visa, ID and passport applications (4 Sep 2024)
losangeles-cg.mfa.gov.tr - Consulate General of Türkiye in Karachi — visa documents
karachi-cg.mfa.gov.tr - Consulate General of Türkiye in London — documents for a touristic visa (PDF)
london-cg.mfa.gov.tr - Embassy of Türkiye in Dushanbe — visa application guide (PDF)
dusanbe-be.mfa.gov.tr
Author: Yevhen Kravchenko. Published . Checked against official sources on .
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