Türkiye ID Card Photo — at home in 60 seconds
T.C. Kimlik Kartı (Turkish national ID card)
Take it with your phone against a plain, light wall. We crop it to the exact size (50×60 mm) and check the head size, position and background against the published rules.
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Quick answer
A Türkiye ID Card Photo must be 50 × 60 mm (1.97 × 2.36 in), on a white background, taken within the last 6 months. A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.
- Printed photo
- 50 × 60 mm (1.97 × 2.36 in)
- Background
- White. Plain white, no pattern, no shadows.
Verified October 3, 2026 from nvi.gov.tr.
Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Printed photo
- 50 × 60 mm (1.97 × 2.36 in)
- Background
- White. Plain white, no pattern, no shadows.
- Expression
- Neutral, eyes open, looking straight at the camera.
- Glasses
- Clear prescription glasses allowed; no tinted lenses or sunglasses; no reflections on lenses; frame must not cover eyes or be so thick it covers them.
- Head covering
- No hats/caps; headscarf (başörtüsü) allowed if face visible from chin tip to forehead with no shadows on face.
- Babies and children
- Newborn ID card: no photo. Under 15: photo optional (ages 7-14 it is the parent's choice to put a photo on the card). 15-18 and adults: 1 biometric photo taken within 6 months. Small children: no other persons/objects in photo.
- Photo age
- Taken within the last 6 months
More rules (10)
- 50x60 mm only — NVİ explicitly asks photographers NOT to cut biometric photos to 35x45 mm; other sizes/backgrounds make the application fail or the card is cancelled at quality control
- white plain background, no shadows in background
- face centred and fully visible including hairstyle
- eyes open and clearly visible, hair not covering eyes, look directly at camera
- even lighting, no reflections/shadows, no red-eye
- neutral colours reflecting natural skin tone; good contrast, sharp
- no stains or creases on the print
- photocopies and computer-reproduced (bilgisayarda çoğaltılan) or non-biometric photos are not accepted
- ICAO (MRTD) compliant
- the printed photo is scanned and returned to the applicant after the application
Print at a photo lab or kiosk
Home-printed photos are not accepted for this document. Print your sheet at a photo lab or kiosk on photo paper.
Why: Türkiye does not accept photos printed on a home printer.
How to take it at home
- Stand about half a metre in front of a plain, light wall, facing a window.
- Hold the phone at arm’s length or ask someone to help. The live guide checks distance, light and head position.
- Get your digital file and print sheet. Print at 100% or upload the file.
Price
Free to try. From $3.99, paid once, only if you like your photo.
Limited time offer then $6.99 from Jan 1, 2027
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- Checked against the official rules Every rule comes from the issuing authority’s own website, last verified on October 3, 2026.
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Official sources
Verified on October 3, 2026
Questions
What size is a Türkiye ID Card Photo?
Printed: 50 × 60 mm (1.97 × 2.36 in).
Can I take my Türkiye ID Card Photo at home?
Yes. The photo is not taken at the office and no registered photographer is required, so a photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets the rules on this page.
What background is required?
White. Plain white, no pattern, no shadows.
Can I smile?
Neutral, eyes open, looking straight at the camera.
Can I wear glasses?
Clear prescription glasses allowed; no tinted lenses or sunglasses; no reflections on lenses; frame must not cover eyes or be so thick it covers them.
Can I wear a head covering?
No hats/caps; headscarf (başörtüsü) allowed if face visible from chin tip to forehead with no shadows on face.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months.
What about babies and children?
Newborn ID card: no photo. Under 15: photo optional (ages 7-14 it is the parent's choice to put a photo on the card). 15-18 and adults: 1 biometric photo taken within 6 months. Small children: no other persons/objects in photo.
Can I print the photo at home?
No. Home-printed photos are not accepted for this document. Print the sheet at a photo lab or kiosk.
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