Türkiye (Turkey) Visa Photo Maker
Create a 50 × 60 mm Türkiye (Turkey) visa photo from your own picture. Face detection, cropping and export all run in your browser.
These rules are published by the Turkish Consulate General in Los Angeles. Other Turkish missions may ask for something different, so check with the one handling your application.
Background: the background must be plain white. The tool does not change the background for this document (the official source does not explicitly allow edited photos), so take the photo against a suitable plain wall.
The photo is too close. Retake it with more space around your head (above the hair, at the sides and down to the shoulders) so it can be cropped to the required size.
Background replacement is off for this document: the official source does not explicitly allow edited photos. Take the photo against a suitable plain wall.
Optional. A one-time download of about 16 MB, then the background is replaced with the required colour on your device. Your photo is not uploaded.
Red line = top of the hair, blue = eyes, green = chin. Drag a line onto the right spot, or use its ▲ ▼ buttons; the crop refits. Drag anywhere else to move the photo. The green band shows where the chin must end, the blue band where the eyes must be.
The tool only checks the size and position of the head. It does not check glasses, expression, background or lighting.
Guide lines are an aid, not a check by any authority. Always compare the result with the official requirements linked below.
Türkiye (Turkey) visa photo requirements
| Printed size | 50 × 60 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | Not set by the consulate page. The tool keeps a head-and-shoulders crop and does not check a head size. |
| Background | Plain white |
| Digital file from this tool | Exported at 1181 × 1417 px (600 dpi), JPEG |
| Editing | Not mentioned by the official source (background replacement is off) |
| Print sheet from this tool | 4 copies on 4×6 in (10×15 cm), 300 dpi |
Rules from the official source
- Biometric photo 50 mm × 60 mm (the consulate also accepts 2 × 2 in).
- Whole face visible; hair must not cover the face.
- Sharp, correctly exposed, focused on the face.
- Head not tilted or turned; neutral expression with closed lips.
- Even lighting, not too bright or too dark; eyes open and looking at the camera.
- Patternless white background.
- No glasses, earrings or hats, and no clothing or accessories that hide the face.
- Printed on quality paper; damaged, wrinkled or creased photos are not accepted.
- Not older than 6 months; the same rules apply to children and babies.
How to use the tool
- Take a front-facing photo in even light against a plain wall, or pick an existing one.
- Upload it. The tool finds your face, eyes and chin, and crops the photo to 50 × 60 mm.
- Check the red line sits on the very top of your hair (not your forehead) and the green line on your chin. Drag a line to correct it; the crop refits automatically.
- When the head position is within range and you have ticked the confirmation box, download the digital photo and/or the 4×6 in print sheet. If the tool says the photo is too close, retake it with more space around your head.
Common mistakes that lead to rejection
- Smiling, raised eyebrows or an open mouth.
- Shadows on the face or on the wall behind you.
- Cropping too tightly when no head size is set: keep your head and shoulders in the photo.
- Photo taken too close, so the top of the head or the shoulders are cut off.
- Tilted head or looking away from the camera.
- Busy or coloured background instead of a plain wall.
Editing and retouching
Not mentioned by the official source. Source. This tool only offers background replacement where an official source explicitly allows editing.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Turkish visa photo?
The Turkish Consulate General in Los Angeles asks for a 50 × 60 mm biometric photo on a white background (2 × 2 in is also accepted there), not older than 6 months.
Can I wear glasses?
No. The consulate page says accessories such as glasses, earrings and hats should not be used.
Is there a head size rule?
The consulate page does not give one, so the tool keeps a head-and-shoulders crop and does not check a head size.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser.
Official source
Consulate General of Türkiye in Los Angeles (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): https://losangeles-cg.mfa.gov.tr/Mission/ShowInfoNote/411309. Page dated . Last verified by us: . Rules can change, so always check the official page before you apply.
PhotoID Ready is independent and not affiliated with any government agency. Whether a photo is accepted is always decided by the issuing authority.