Turkish Passport Photo Requirements: 50 x 60 mm, White Background and the New York Consulate
Passport Photo Guide · Türkiye
A Turkish passport photo is 50 mm wide and 60 mm high, larger than most passport photos, on a plain white background, with a neutral face, mouth closed and no teeth showing. It must be taken within the last 6 months.
Last checked against Türkiye's General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs and the Turkish Consulate General in New York on October 15, 2026.
Turkish passport photo requirements
| Requirement | What Türkiye asks for |
|---|---|
| Size | 50 mm wide by 60 mm high. Do not trim it down to 35 by 45 mm |
| Face | Centred and fully visible with the hairstyle, about 32 to 36 mm high. Hair must not cover the face or eyes |
| Background | Plain white with no pattern and no shadows. The New York consulate asks for a white background |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, no smile and no teeth showing |
| Head position | Upright, facing the camera, not tilted or turned. Both sides of the face visible from chin to hairline |
| Eyes | Open, clearly visible and looking straight at the camera |
| Lighting | Even on the face, not too bright or too dark, with no reflections, shadows or red eyes |
| Glasses | Prescription glasses only. No tinted lenses or sunglasses, no glare, and frames must not cover the eyes |
| Headwear | No hats, caps or other objects. A headscarf is allowed if the face shows from chin to forehead with no shadows, in a color different from the background |
| Natural colors, sharp, on good-quality paper. No stains, creases or damage. Photocopies and home computer prints are not accepted | |
| Age of photo | Taken within the last 6 months |
Keep the full 50 × 60 mm
Many countries use 35 by 45 mm, so photos are sometimes trimmed to that size. Türkiye's General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs specifically asks that biometric photos not be cut to 35 by 45 mm. With a different size or background, the application may not be completed, or the document may fail quality control and you would have to apply again.
ThisPix · Midtown Manhattan
Get your Turkish passport photo in NYCWalk in Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. A studio-made biometric photo at the full 50 × 60 mm, on a white background with no shadows, ready for your consulate appointment.
Book your passport photo212-753-4671Applying at the Consulate General in New York
- One biometric photo. Taken in a studio, on a white background, with no shadows and no teeth showing. Bring it with your Turkish ID and your current and old passports.
- In person, by appointment. Book through the e-randevu section of konsolosluk.gov.tr, including for a lost passport. Applications by mail are not accepted.
- Fees in cash. The consulate takes passport fees in cash only: $52.88 for 6 months, $60.40 for 1 year, $75.45 for 2 years, $91.79 for 3 years and $114.38 for 4 to 10 years.
- Collecting the passport. In person with your old passport, through a representative, or by mail with a prepaid, tracked return envelope.
- Where. 821 United Nations Plaza. The consulate serves New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Children and babies
- Same photo rules. The adult rules apply to children and babies too, and no other person or object may appear in the photo.
- Up to 5 years. Applicants under 18 can receive a passport valid for at most 5 years.
- Both parents. Both parents or the guardian should come with the child. If one cannot, bring their notarized consent and a copy of their ID card. Consents from a US notary need an apostille with a Turkish translation.
Common reasons photos are refused
- A 35 × 45 mm photo, or one trimmed to that size
- A US 2 by 2 inch photo
- A colored, patterned or shadowed background
- Smiling or teeth showing
- A head tilted or turned
- Hair covering the eyes or face
- Sunglasses, tinted lenses or glare on glasses
- A hat, cap or other object in the photo
- A photocopy or a home computer print
- A creased photo, or one older than 6 months
Since 1986
Turkish passport photos in Midtown ManhattanFor 40 years ThisPix has photographed New Yorkers to the size and rules of consulates around the world. Tell us it is for a Turkish passport and we will print it at the full 50 × 60 mm on white.
Get your photo at ThisPix212-753-4671Questions, answered
What size is a Turkish passport photo?
50 mm wide by 60 mm high, in color, on a plain white background, taken within the last 6 months.
Can I use a 35 × 45 mm photo for a Turkish passport?
No. Türkiye asks for 50 by 60 mm and specifically warns photographers not to cut biometric photos down to 35 by 45 mm.
How many photos does the New York consulate need?
One biometric photo, taken in a studio on a white background, with no shadows and no teeth showing.
Can I smile in a Turkish passport photo?
No. The expression must be neutral with the mouth closed, and the New York consulate asks that teeth not be visible.
Can I wear a headscarf?
Yes. Your face must be visible from chin to forehead with no shadows on it, and the headscarf should be a different color from the background.
Can I wear glasses?
Only prescription glasses, with no tint and no glare, and frames that do not cover your eyes. Sunglasses are not allowed.
How much is a Turkish passport at the New York consulate?
Fees are paid in cash: $52.88 for 6 months, $60.40 for 1 year, $75.45 for 2 years, $91.79 for 3 years and $114.38 for 4 to 10 years.
Can I apply for a Turkish passport by mail?
No. You must apply in person with an appointment booked on konsolosluk.gov.tr. The new passport can be mailed back to you if you provide a prepaid, tracked envelope.
Where can I get a Turkish passport photo in New York?
At ThisPix, 805 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, at East 50th Street in Midtown Manhattan, a short walk from the Turkish Consulate General. Walk in Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Sources. Requirements change, so always confirm with the Turkish Consulate General before you apply. Last checked October 15, 2026.