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Create your ID photo at home — no photographer or studio visit. Upload your selfie; let AI check head angle, expression and background against biometric standards. Download your photo instantly, or order studio-quality prints delivered to your address by cargo or courier.

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Biometric photo with background removed and cropped by AI Biometric photo with clothing and background regenerated by AI; the face is unchanged Raw selfie before biometric processing

Which photo size for which document?

Turkish ID card, driving licence and passport
50×60 mm NVİ rule, head height 32–36 mm, white background
Schengen visa and ICAO 9303
35×45 mm Light grey or white background
US visa (DS-160)
51×51 mm Square format, JPEG up to 240 KB
Pricing
Free analysis; digital file 50 TL, printed 200 TL.

See all document sizes in the table →

How it works

Create your biometric ID photo in 3 easy steps.

  1. 1 Raw phone photo taken in front of a plain wall, uploaded for a passport photo Upload your photo Upload a photo taken with your phone or camera. Any format works.
  2. 2 AI biometric analysis and compliance check of a passport photo on a laptop screen AI runs biometric checks AI checks head angle, face ratio, expression and background against biometric standards.
  3. 3 Print-ready sheet of biometric passport photos in a shipping box Download or get it delivered Download your print-ready ID photo instantly at the correct size and 300 DPI — or have your printed photos delivered to your address by cargo or courier.

Why vesikalik.com.tr?

The fastest way to produce a biometric-compliant ID photo from your phone selfie — no studio needed.

15+ biometric checks to the ICAO 9303 standard

Your photo is verified line by line against ICAO 9303, the international standard for passport and ID photos. Face ratio, eye level, head pose and background uniformity are each scored individually — the results screen shows exactly which criteria passed and which need fixing, greatly increasing the chance your application is accepted on the first try.

  • Face Size
  • Sharpness
  • Lighting
  • Shadow Balance
  • Head Angle
  • Expression
  • Gaze Direction
  • Background
  • Glasses

GPU-speed AI

Local models running on our own GPU server check head pose, expression and sharpness in seconds. No cloud queue, no waiting in line.

Fixes flaws automatically

Upscales resolution, straightens a tilted head, balances shadows and swaps the background to the color your document requires. It never touches facial features — no retouching, only the technical corrections official standards allow.

Download it, or let us print & ship it

Your photo comes out at 300 DPI as a PNG/PDF auto-arranged on a 10×15 cm sheet. Or let us print it in studio quality and deliver it to your address by cargo or courier.

Your data stays yours — GDPR

Your photo never gets a public URL; it lives on a private disk, is never shared with third parties, and is deleted on request. GDPR compliant for EU visitors.

General Photo Rules

Common rules most institutions expect for official ID and biometric photos — one correct example and common mistakes:

  • Incorrect ID photo example with glasses showing lens glare

    Glasses may only be worn on documents where allowed; lenses must show no glare or reflections.

  • Incorrect ID photo example with a busy, cluttered background

    The background must be plain, light-colored, and simple with no clutter.

  • Incorrect ID photo example with a smile

    Keep a straight face and a neutral expression; smiling is not allowed.

  • Incorrect ID photo example taken from a low angle looking up

    Keep the camera at face level; do not shoot from below or from above.

  • Incorrect ID photo example with a tilted head

    Keep your head upright and facing the camera; tilting is not allowed.

  • Incorrect ID photo example wearing a hat

    No hats or head coverings except for religious reasons; keep the head clear.

  • Incorrect ID photo example with harsh shadows and uneven lighting

    The photo must be evenly lit with enough light; avoid harsh face shadows.

  • Incorrect ID photo example with large earrings and a necklace

    Large earrings and necklaces distract from the face; keep accessories simple.

Passport, Driver License & Visa Photo Sizes (2026)

The most common biometric ID photo dimensions used in Türkiye and worldwide, with pixel equivalents and background requirements. Click a document to start with the right size.

Document Physical size / Pixels (300 DPI) Background Price Note
National ID Card (TR) 200 ₺ 5 × 6 cm 591 × 709 px White ICAO biometric
Passport (TR) 200 ₺ 5 × 6 cm 591 × 709 px White ICAO biometric
Driving Licence 200 ₺ 5 × 6 cm 591 × 709 px White ICAO biometric
Standard ID Photo 200 ₺ 4.5 × 6 cm 531 × 709 px White or light Jobs, school, older documents
Stamp-size Photo 200 ₺ 3.2 × 4.5 cm 378 × 531 px White or light Stamp print
Military Smart Card 200 ₺ 2.5 × 3.2 cm 295 × 378 px White or light Military ID
35×45 mm Biometric Photo 200 ₺ 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White ICAO biometric
Bar Association Photo 200 ₺ 6 × 9 cm 709 × 1063 px White or light Large-format print
Private Security ID Card 200 ₺ 5 × 6 cm 591 × 709 px White Biometric, light clothing
Firearms Licence 200 ₺ 5 × 6 cm 591 × 709 px White Biometric, dark clothing
School / University Registration 200 ₺ 4.5 × 6 cm 531 × 709 px White or light School / university enrolment
Professional Chamber Card 200 ₺ 5 × 6 cm 591 × 709 px White Chamber membership card
Staff ID Card 200 ₺ 5 × 6 cm 591 × 709 px White Corporate staff ID
Residence Permit (Türkiye) 200 ₺ 5 × 6 cm 591 × 709 px White 2 copies, ICAO biometric
Passolig Card (TR Stadium) 200 ₺ 3.5 × 4.5 cm 600 × 771 px White or light Digital upload, head 75%
Document Physical size / Pixels (300 DPI) Background Price Note
EU Passport & Schengen Visa 200 ₺ 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White or light grey ICAO compliant
US Passport & Visa 200 ₺ 5.1 × 5.1 cm (2×2 in) 600 × 600 px White Square format required
United Kingdom Passport 200 ₺ 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px Cream / Light grey ICAO compliant
Australia Visa 200 ₺ 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White Home Affairs, high resolution
Canada Visa 200 ₺ 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White IRCC, back-of-print note
China Visa 200 ₺ 3.3 × 4.8 cm 390 × 567 px White
Russia Visa 200 ₺ 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White
Syria Passport 200 ₺ 4 × 4 cm 472 × 472 px White Square, dark clothing
ICAO International Standard 200 ₺ 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White or light Compatible with most countries
US Green Card / DV Lottery 200 ₺ 5.1 × 5.1 cm (2×2 in) 600 × 600 px White Square, digital entry (≤240 KB)
Umrah / Hajj Visa (Nusuk) 200 ₺ 5 × 5 cm 200 × 200 px White Nusuk portal, ≤18 KB JPEG
UAE / Dubai Visa 200 ₺ 4.3 × 5.5 cm 508 × 650 px White GDRFA digital upload
India e-Visa 200 ₺ 5.1 × 5.1 cm (2×2 in) 350–1000 px White Square format, e-visa
South Korea K-ETA 200 ₺ 5 × 5 cm 700 × 700 px White JPG only, ≤100 KB
Japan Visa 200 ₺ 4.5 × 4.5 cm 531 × 531 px White Square format required
Egypt Visa 200 ₺ 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White 2 copies, ICAO biometric
Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa 200 ₺ 5 × 5 cm 200 × 200 px White KSA eVisa, 5-100 KB JPEG
Thailand Visa 200 ₺ 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White Thai E-Visa, ≤3 MB JPEG
Document Physical size / Pixels (300 DPI) Background Price Note
LinkedIn / Corporate Profile 200 ₺ 5 × 5 cm 1200 × 1200 px Light grey Square, for profiles and CVs

Turkish Documents That Require an ID Photo

Choose by the document your photo is for: the photo size and its place on the card differ from one document to the next.

Every document image is a SPECIMEN: the names, numbers and dates on them are fictional, they are not valid documents and cannot be used in any official procedure.

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you might want to know about biometric passport photos, ICAO standards and printing.

How does vesikalik.com.tr work?
Choose the size for your document type, then upload a photo or take one with your browser camera. Our AI checks biometric rules (sharpness, pose, expression, lighting, background); if the photo passes, it removes the background and produces a print-ready ID photo in your selected aspect ratio. You can download the digital file or order a 10×15 print sheet for delivery — no account required.
What photo formats are supported?
You can upload JPG or PNG, or capture with your browser camera. Photos with a short side of at least 480 pixels are accepted; 720 pixels or more give sharper results. For low resolution or slight head tilt the system may try an automatic fix — just review the preview.
How should I take my photo?
Face the camera, keep a neutral expression, eyes open, and do not smile. Use even natural light and avoid harsh side shadows. A plain (preferably light) background is enough — the model cleans complex backdrops. A headscarf is fine if the whole face is visible; do not wear dark sunglasses.
Where does the AI run?
All face analysis, background removal and ID-photo generation run on our own local AI server; your photo is never sent to a third-party cloud. MediaPipe face landmarks, the BiRefNet background model and optional super-resolution enhancement all run in the same secure environment.
Are my photos stored?
Your photo is not sent to third parties; processing stays on our servers. The browser only receives a watermarked preview. The clean ID photo is kept on a private disk and can be downloaded from your account after payment. Access is limited to you and authorised admins; anonymous technical metrics (duration, model) are logged. See the Privacy Policy for details; you may request deletion under applicable data-protection law.
Is retouching or Photoshop allowed on a biometric photo?
For a biometric ID photo only technical improvements are applied: background cleanup, cropping, light and shadow balancing and, when needed, super-resolution or rotation. Retouches that change facial features (slimming the nose, shortening the chin, removing natural moles or scars, skin filters) are never applied — they can get the photo rejected. Our pipeline is designed for biometric compliance, not beautification.
Can I use it for free?
Yes. Biometric compliance analysis and the watermarked preview are free (fair use and a per-minute request limit apply). Downloading the clean digital file and ordering a 10×15 print sheet are paid; prices in the order wizard include VAT. No account is required — you can complete the order as a guest.
Should I remove glasses for the photo?
For Turkish ID cards, passports and most visa applications glasses should be removed; lens glare, tinted lenses or thick frames can cause rejection — our glasses rules guide covers each document. Our analysis flags glare, dark lenses and thick frames as warnings. Prescription glasses without glare may be allowed for driving licences in some cases, but shooting without glasses is safest.

Customer reviews

4.7 423 reviews
  • Liam R. ★★★★★
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    The Thai E-Visa portal accepted the photo immediately. Perfectly framed and cropped.

    Thailand Visa Photo
  • Faisal M. ★★★★★
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    The 200x200 px output uploaded instantly to the KSA visa portal. Very smooth.

    Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa Photo
  • Emily W. ★★★★★
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    Shot with my everyday makeup and passed first try. The false-lash warning in the table saved me a rejection.

    Makeup, Lenses and Retouching in Biometric Photos
  • Elena R. ★★★★★
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    The facial ratio breakdown made it so easy to take a valid passport photo at home. Accepted without questions.

    What Are the Differences Between a Biometric Photo and a Standard ID Photo?
  • Olivia P. ★★★★★
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    Took my hoops off for the shot and put them back two minutes later. The table settled the whole debate.

    Earrings, Piercings and Jewellery in Biometric Photos
  • James O. ★★★★★
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    Kept my full beard for the passport photo. Tidied the cheek line as advised and it passed first try.

    Beard, Hair and Ears in Biometric Photos
  • Rachel Ainsworth ★★★★★
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    The country-by-country table settled it for me: photo on the German application, no photo on the British one.

    CV Photo
  • Rupert Ashdowne ★★★★★
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    The "which guide do you need" section is genuinely clever. Three questions and I was on the right page.

    ID Photo Guides
  • Julian Prescott-Ward ★★★★★
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    I finally understood that a corporate photo is not an ID photo. I had been shooting a passport face for my profile.

    Corporate Portrait Guide
  • Oliver Kingsmill ★★★★★
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    Our team page mixed holiday snaps with passport photos. One grey background and one crop pulled it together in a day.

    Team Photos
  • Jessica P. ★★★★★
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    Great automated checks for white background and head height. Visa approved in 4 days.

    Thailand Visa Photo
  • Sarah J. ★★★★★
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    Kept the file under 100 KB while retaining crisp facial details. Approved in a day.

    Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa Photo
  • Owen R. ★★★★★
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    Trying to squeeze my DS-160 file under 240 KB kept wrecking the quality. The download here came in at 210 KB and looked clean.

    Reducing a Photo to the Required KB
  • Helen R. ★★★★★
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    A small glare on one lens was caught by the report. I turned sideways to the window and the row came back clean.

    Glasses in ID Photos
  • Robert N. ★★★★★
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    I had a wide holiday shot; the crop landed perfectly with a thin margin above the head.

    Cropping a Photo to ID Photo Size
  • Michael T. ★★★★★
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    VFS Istanbul took a digital photo, but my print matched the photomatrix band exactly anyway.

    Netherlands Visa Photo
  • Daniel W. ★★★★★
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    My frame was nine months old and I nearly submitted it. Reshot the same evening and it passed.

    How Old Can an ID Photo Be
  • Daniel P. ★★★★★
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    Spain Schengen via BLS Istanbul. Plain white background, no glasses — accepted at the first check.

    Spain Visa Photo
  • Daniel P. ★★★★★
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    Shot against a beige hallway wall and the output came out pure white. No halo around the hair.

    Make a Photo Background White
  • Amina R. ★★★★★
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    I finally understood how far back the scarf has to sit. Forehead clear, report clean.

    Headscarf in ID Photos
  • Thomas G. ★★★★★
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    The agency asked for 43×55 prints and my Schengen photo was too small. Printed the right size here and it was accepted.

    43×55mm Photo
  • Peter M. ★★★★★
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    I needed 2.5×3.2 cm for a card renewal and could not find it anywhere. Came out at exactly the right size here.

    25×32 mm ID Photo
  • Thomas W. ★★★★★
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    Germany Schengen via iDATA Istanbul. Light grey background, no glare on my lenses — accepted at first check.

    Germany Visa Photo
  • Omar F. ★★★★★
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    Handed the 40×40 square prints at the Istanbul appointment. The clerk checked the size and filed them right away.

    Syrian Passport Photo
  • Michael B. ★★★★★
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    Clear explanation of ICAO 9303 requirements versus standard ID photos. Saved me a trip to the studio.

    What Are the Differences Between a Biometric Photo and a Standard ID Photo?
  • Oliver H. ★★★★★
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    Uploaded my photo to Visa2Egypt portal without any issues. The JPEG compression is spot on.

    Egypt Visa Photo
  • Daniel C. ★★★★★
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    My photo was rejected for smiling. The exhale-and-release technique got me through on the second frame.

    Smiling and Expression in Biometric Photos
  • Imogen Trescott ★★★★★
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    Shooting by a window with a sheer curtain gave me the soft light the page describes. No studio needed.

    Corporate Headshots
  • Desmond Achebe ★★★★★
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    One casual photo in, a suited corporate frame out, and the face is still mine. That was the part I doubted most.

    AI Corporate Portrait
  • Callum Fitzhardinge ★★★★★
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    Two size families instead of thirty separate rules — that framing made the whole topic manageable. Schengen vertical, US square.

    Visa Photo Guide
  • Sophie M. ★★★★★
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    Started a new job and they wanted a badge photo the same day. Shot it at home, uploaded it, card was ready by evening.

    Staff ID Card Photo
  • Nathan Whitcombe ★★★★★
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    The square-crop diagram finally explained why my old photo lost my forehead. Reshot at 1200×1200 and it stays sharp even in search results.

    LinkedIn Profile Photo
  • Duncan Ravenscroft ★★★★★
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    Every size in one table, with millimetres and pixels side by side. I stopped opening a calculator halfway through.

    ID and Document Photo Sizes
  • Marcus Whitfield ★★★★★
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    The distinction between a biometric photo and an ordinary ID photo is explained properly here. I had been using the wrong crop for years.

    Biometric Photo Guide
  • Rachel B. ★★★★★
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    My white blouse kept triggering the separation warning. A navy top fixed it on the first try.

    Choosing Clothing and Colour for an ID Photo
  • Daniel M. ★★★★★
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    The DS-160 upload kept failing on format. A square JPEG from here went through on the first try.

    Uploading a Digital ID Photo to an Application Portal
  • Chloe M. ★★★★★
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    Fast and reliable service for Egypt visa photo. Approved in 3 days.

    Egypt Visa Photo
  • Tom B. ★★★★★
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    Years of arm's-length selfies getting rejected. Propped the phone on a shelf with the timer and my nose finally looked normal.

    Taking an ID Photo With a Phone
  • Michael B. ★★★★★
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    I only needed the digital file for the visa portal, so I did not pay for prints I would never use.

    Passport Photo Cost
  • Oliver B. ★★★★★
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    The consulate returned my photo without saying why. The report flagged the smile row, so I reshot with a neutral face and it passed.

    Your ID Photo Was Rejected
  • Andrew P. ★★★★★
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    Italy Schengen via the iDATA centre in Istanbul. White background, 35×45 mm — accepted at the first check.

    Italy Visa Photo
  • Duncan H. ★★★★★
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    I had a French ID photo on a light blue background and assumed it would work for the visa file. This page explained why the visa follows the EU/ICAO norm instead. Reshot on light grey, accepted.

    France Visa Photo
  • Ayça T. ★★★★★
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    My chamber list said "biometric (5x6)", so I printed exactly that size. Nothing was questioned in the licence file.

    Professional Chamber ID Card Photo
  • David W. ★★★★★
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    Great comparison table and helpful guidelines on lighting and neutral expression.

    What Are the Differences Between a Biometric Photo and a Standard ID Photo?
  • Daniel Reeve ★★★★★
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    The form just said "small photo" with no millimetres. This page gave me the actual size so I could order the right print.

    Stamp-Size Photo (32×45 mm)
  • Thomas B. ★★★★★
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    Schengen application for Vienna at the VFS Global centre — not a single comment on the 35×45 mm photo.

    Austria Visa Photo
  • Daniel W. ★★★★★
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    My Schengen 35×45 photo did not work for the China application. The 33×48 file from here uploaded to COVA first try.

    33×48mm Photo
  • Adam R. ★★★★★
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    The consulate asked for 4×4 cm photos. The 472×472 px square output was accepted without a single comment.

    40×40 mm Square Photo
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