Turkey Visa Photo Size: 50 × 60 mm (Karachi, Los Angeles) or 5 × 5 cm (Sydney)

Official rules: differs by consulate, background: white, no pattern. Source: mfa.gov.tr, checked 28 Sep 2026.

Turkey (Türkiye) Visa photo size at a glance

The Turkey (Türkiye) Visa photo size differs by consulate.

Printed sizeNot one size: it differs by consulate
In other units (a conversion)At the Los Angeles and Karachi consulates: 50 × 60 mm · 5 × 6 cm · 1.97 × 2.36 in · 591 × 709 px at 300 DPI · 1181 × 1417 px at 600 DPI · ratio 5:6
Pixels (official rule)Not stated. Print size by consulate: 50 × 60 mm (Los Angeles, Karachi), 5 × 5 cm (Sydney)
File sizeNot stated in the official rules
BackgroundWhite, no pattern
Head size60% to 75% of the photo height, chin to top of head (the official rules give none; this is a usual range for this shape of photo, not an official rule)
Sourcemfa.gov.tr
Checked28 Sep 2026
Size diagram of the Turkey (Türkiye) Visa photo: the size differs by consulate, and the drawing shows 50 × 60 mm, at the Los Angeles and Karachi consulates
The Turkey (Türkiye) Visa photo: the size differs by consulate, so the drawing shows 50 × 60 mm, at the Los Angeles and Karachi consulates. From the official rules (mfa.gov.tr, checked 28 Sep 2026).

What the official pages say about the Turkey (Türkiye) Visa photo

Türkiye's sticker visa is issued by an embassy or consulate. Applications go through the pre-application system on visa.gov.tr, which sends anyone who qualifies for the e-Visa on to evisa.gov.tr instead; otherwise you then take the signed form, your passport and the original documents to the mission. The Consulate General in Sydney's guide has you upload a passport-size photo with your other papers, then bring one printed 5 × 5 cm photo on white to your appointment.

Sizes differ between missions. The Consulate General in Los Angeles wants a biometric photo of 50 × 60 mm, or 2 × 2 inches, no older than 6 months, on a plain white background and printed on quality paper; a damaged, wrinkled or creased print is not accepted. Keep your head straight, lips closed, eyes open and on the camera, and hair off your face. Glasses, earrings and hats should not be worn, and these rules also apply to children and babies. The consulate does not recommend any private photo business.

Sources, checked 19 Oct 2026: Pre-Application System for Turkish Sticker Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Guidelines on biometric photo (Turkish Consulate General in Los Angeles) and Step by step application through visa.gov.tr (Turkish Consulate General in Sydney).

How to make your Turkey (Türkiye) Visa photo

  1. Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (white, no pattern). Face a window for soft, even light.
  2. Add the photo on this page. It stays on your device.
  3. Drag and zoom until your face fills the green oval: top of the head on the top line, chin on the bottom line.
  4. Download the photo. The pixels, file size and format are checked before you save it.
  5. Upload it to the official application.

Questions and answers

What size is the Turkey (Türkiye) Visa photo?

The size differs by consulate. At the Los Angeles and Karachi consulates, it is 50 × 60 mm. The official rules do not fix a pixel size. SafeResize makes a sharp 600 × 720 pixel file that fits every other rule.

What is the Turkey (Türkiye) Visa photo size in cm and inches?

The size differs by consulate. At the Los Angeles and Karachi consulates, the size is 50 × 60 mm, which is 5 × 6 cm or 1.97 × 2.36 inches, in a 5:6 shape. Printed at 300 DPI it is 591 × 709 pixels, and at 600 DPI 1181 × 1417 pixels. Check the official page you apply through for its size.

What file size does the Turkey (Türkiye) Visa photo need to be?

The official rules do not state a file size. SafeResize shows the size of your file before you download it, so you can compare it with what the application screen asks for.

What background colour does the Turkey (Türkiye) Visa photo need?

White, no pattern. Stand in front of a plain wall with no pattern, and face a window so there are no shadows behind you. If your wall is not plain enough, the photo maker on this page can make the background white with an AI that runs on your device. Check the edges around your hair afterwards.

How big should my head be in the Turkey (Türkiye) Visa photo?

From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 60% to 75% of the photo height. The official rules do not state this, so we use a usual range for this shape of photo. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.

Can I wear glasses in my Turkey (Türkiye) Visa photo?

The official rules say: Los Angeles consulate: 2 × 2 inch also accepted; no glasses, earrings or hats.

What else do the Turkey (Türkiye) Visa photo rules say?

Biometric, no older than 6 months. Head straight, neutral expression, lips closed, eyes open, no hair over the face. Los Angeles consulate: 2 × 2 inch also accepted; no glasses, earrings or hats. Only for people who cannot get an e-Visa (the e-Visa needs no photo).

Which file format should I use?

Not stated (JPG is safest); upload on visa.gov.tr and bring a printed copy. SafeResize saves a JPG (JPEG) file.

Can I take this photo at home?

Yes. A photo taken at home is fine if it follows the rules above. It is easier if someone else takes it for you.

Is my photo uploaded to SafeResize?

No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer.

Please note: Photo size differs between Turkish consulates, so check your consulate's website before you apply.

Source: mfa.gov.tr, checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.

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