Passolig Card Photo — 600×771 px, 75% Head Ratio, White Background
The Passolig card, mandatory for entering professional football matches in Türkiye, is applied for fully online with a digital photo upload: recommended 600×771 pixels (35:45 ratio), head ratio about 75%, plain white/light background. This photo is not just printed on the card — it is also used for identity/face verification at stadium entrances. A blurry selfie causes trouble at the turnstile at the worst possible moment.
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Key takeaways
- Digital upload: 600×771 px recommended (35:45 ratio)
- The head should fill ~75% of the photo height; top margin ~7%
- Plain white/light background; face sharp and current
- The photo is used for face matching at stadium entry
- Apply via passolig.com.tr or the Passo app
Where is it used?
Prepare the 600×771 pixel, white-background, face-match-ready digital photo for the passolig.com.tr/Passo app upload — for first-time Passolig applications or photo updates, including adult, student and child cards.
Technical specifications
- Requirement
- Law No. 6222 — professional match entry
- Application
- passolig.com.tr or the Passo app
- Pixel size
- 600 × 771 px (35:45 ratio)
- Head ratio
- ~75% of the photo height
- Top margin
- ~7%
- Background
- White / light, plain, shadow-free
- Expression
- Neutral; face fully towards the camera
- Accessories
- Hats/scarves/team gear removed
- Usage
- Card print + stadium face matching
- Card types
- Adult / student / child
Requirements checklist
- File 600×771 px (35:45 ratio).
- Head ratio ~75%; top margin ~7%.
- Background white/light, shadow-free.
- Face sharp, fully towards the camera.
- No hats, scarves or team accessories.
- Photo current (it will be matched to you).
- Identity details ready (Turkish ID number).
- Application completed at passolig.com.tr/Passo.
Related document sizes
Official photo sizes for documents related to this page, with pixel equivalents.
| Document | Physical size | Pixels (300 DPI) | Background | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passolig Card | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | 600 × 771 px | White or light | Digital upload |
| National ID Card (TR) | 5 × 6 cm | 591 × 709 px | White | ICAO biometric |
| Bar Association ID | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | 413 × 531 px | White | ICAO biometric |
| Driving Licence | 5 × 6 cm | 591 × 709 px | White | ICAO biometric |
| Passport (TR) | 5 × 6 cm | 591 × 709 px | White | ICAO biometric |
| Residence Permit (Türkiye) | 5 × 6 cm | 591 × 709 px | White | ICAO biometric |
| 50×60mm Biometric Photo | 5 × 6 cm | 591 × 709 px | White | ICAO biometric |
How it works
Passolig Card Photo — 600×771 px, 75% Head Ratio, White Background — get it right in 4 steps.
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Shoot in front of a white background with a neutral expression
Phone at eye level; face towards the camera, hair off the face. Hats, scarves and team accessories come off during the shoot — the card photo is treated like an ID photo.
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Upload the photo and get the biometric check
The AI checks the 35:45 composition, the ~75% head ratio, the top margin, background cleanliness and sharpness; it auto-aligns the crop and recommends a retake on failing frames.
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Download the 600×771 px file
The processed photo downloads as an exact 600×771 pixel JPEG — ready for the photo step at passolig.com.tr or in the Passo app.
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Complete the Passolig application
Apply at [[ext:https://www.passolig.com.tr|passolig.com.tr]] or via the Passo mobile app: enter identity details, team preference and the photo; the card ships to your address, the digital card works instantly.
From your photo to delivery: how it works
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Take Your Photo ~30 sec
Upload a shot taken at home with your phone; no studio visit needed.
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AI Analysis ~1-2 sec
A 478-point face mesh checks head ratio, background, glasses and expression.
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Auto Fix instant
Background turns white and the crop is applied to the official size automatically.
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Digital Delivery instant
Download an application-ready JPEG matching the required size and file limit.
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Print & Shipping 1-3 business days
Printed ID photos are shipped to your address (optional).
Why Does the Passolig Photo Matter? Card + Turnstile Matching (2026)
Passolig is the electronic ticket card mandatory for entering professional football matches in Türkiye under Law No. 6222, and the application is made fully online at passolig.com.tr or via the Passo app. The uploaded photo works in two places: it is **printed on the card** and used as the **reference for identity/face verification at stadium entrances**. Security compares your face against the card at the turnstile; a blurry, old or angled photo becomes a query right at kick-off time.
Passolig's recommended upload size is **600×771 pixels** — this ratio (35:45) is exactly the same as Türkiye's standard ID photo size. A single frame shot with the right composition therefore feeds the Passolig upload as well as other documents like the ID card and the student card.
Head Ratio 75% and Top Margin 7%: the Composition Rules

The distinctive rule of the Passolig upload guide is composition: **the head should fill about 75% of the photo height**, with **~7% space** above the head. In selfie-style close-ups the head does not fit the frame; in distant shots the face stays small and the face-matching algorithm struggles. Both lead to the system rejecting the photo or to a poor card print.
vesikalik.com.tr sets these ratios automatically: face detection measures the chin-crown points, the crop is aligned to the 75% head ratio and 7% top margin targets, and the background is AI-cleaned to plain white. The analysis report shows the head ratio, eye line and background as separate lines — you know what passes before you upload.
Application Flow: passolig.com.tr, Passo and Card Types
| Card type | Who it is for | Photo note |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Over 18 | 600×771 px, white background, current |
| Student | With a student certificate | Same standard; discounted ticket right |
| Child | Under 18 (parental consent) | Same composition; photo currency matters |
| Photo update | Existing card holders | Can be changed in the Passo app |
The application asks for the Turkish ID number, contact details, team preference and the photo; the card is issued by Aktif Bank and shipped to your address, while the digital card works instantly in the Passo app. For children's cards photo currency matters especially — a child's face changes fast, and an old photo creates a mismatch at the turnstile.
Existing card holders can update their photo in the Passo app; replacing the hastily uploaded first-application selfie with a proper biometric frame is the second most common operation. A 35×45 print can also be ordered from the same shot — closing off tasks that require a physical photo, like driving licences and institutional cards, at the same time.
Tips for a Smooth Pass on Match Day
Verification at the turnstile compares your current appearance against the photo on the card/in the system. If the photo is current and sharp, the pass takes seconds. If your look has changed substantially (growing/shaving a beard, hair colour, glasses), updating the photo is wise. Posing in a team shirt is not forbidden, but a plain-coloured top is safer for background contrast and face detection.
If an ID renewal is also coming up while preparing the Passolig photo, combining the two is practical: the Turkish ID card photo follows the 50×60 biometric standard and can be produced from the same shot. The same applies to the student card, the driving licence and the passport — one shoot feeds all document photos.
Do's and Don'ts
Do
5- Use a white/light, plain, shadow-free background
- Keep the head ratio in the ~75% band (checked automatically)
- Upload a current, sharp photo — the turnstile match relies on it
- Face fully towards the camera, eyes open
- Apply the same composition rules for children's cards
Don't
5- No selfie-style close-ups, wide angles or low angles
- No hats, beanies, scarves or team accessories in the shot
- No filtered, retouched or old photos
- No shadowed walls, posters or patterned backgrounds
- No sunglasses or glasses with lens glare
FAQ
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How much does an ID photo cost? (2026)
Photo analysis and the biometric compliance check are completely free. Digital file and print prices are below — identical to the live prices in the order wizard.
Why vesikalik.com.tr?
- 10+ years of studio experience
- 5,000+ ID photos printed
- 35,000+ AI analyses run
- ~1.6 sn average analysis time
- 478 point face analysis
- 30+ document & visa standards
Passolig Card Photo — 600×771 px, 75% Head Ratio, White Background — customer reviews
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★★★★★
Living in Istanbul and wanted to watch matches — the Passolig photo upload passed on the first try.
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★★★★★
Got the card before a derby; the photo was ready in 10 minutes and the application finished the same night.
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★★★★★
Exchange student in Ankara — sorted the Passolig photo from my phone without a studio visit.
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★★★★★
Wanted a sharp photo so the face match at the turnstile never fails. Smooth entry all season.
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★★★★★
First frame had a background shadow warning; the retake against a white wall was accepted.
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