50×60mm Photo — Turkish Biometric Size Guide

Name: National ID Card (TR)
Brand: vesikalik.com.tr
SKU: tc-kimlik
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The Turkish biometric photo for ID cards, passports and driving licences is 5×6 cm (50×60 mm): 591×709 pixels at 300 DPI, 1181×1417 at 600 DPI. The head is 32–36 mm tall (53–60% of the frame) on a white or very light grey background with a neutral expression; the AI crops your photo to this size in 30 seconds.

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Turkish biometric 5×6 cm (50×60 mm) photo example: man in a grey shirt, white background, 50 mm and 60 mm dimension lines

Key takeaways

5×6 cm (50×60 mm): Turkey's official document biometric size (not a world standard)
The ONLY valid size for Turkish ID card, driving licence and passport
Pixels: about 591×709 (300 DPI) or 1181×1417 (600 DPI)
10×15 print sheet fits 4 photos automatically

Where is it used?

The 50×60 mm size is the official Turkish standard for the civil registry ID card, driving licence, marriage booklet and domestic passport applications.

Sample portrait with face landmark mesh — AI biometric check for 50×60mm Photo — Turkish Biometric Size Guide — ICAO 9303

Technical specifications

Standard: TR EGM / Civil Registry biometric
Size: 50×60 mm (5×6 cm, portrait)
Pixels (300 DPI): ≈591×709 px (590×708 when rounded down)
Pixels (600 DPI): 1181×1417 px
Head height: 32-36 mm (53-60%)
Background: White or very light grey, no shadows
Prints: 4 photos on a 10×15 sheet

Requirements checklist

Long edge 60 mm, short edge 50 mm — portrait orientation.
Head height 32-36 mm — 53-60% of the frame, a lower ratio than Schengen.
Four true-size 50×60 mm photos fit on a 10×15 print sheet.
Civil registry scanners default to 300 DPI; 600 DPI is future-proof for archive.
A very light grey background is accepted, but white is always safe.
A slightly warm colour balance before print keeps ink shift under control.

50×60 mm size diagram

50×60mm Photo size diagram: 50×60 mm photo, head height 32–36 mm — The photo must be 50×60 mm. Head height from chin to crown must fall within 32–36 mm, that is 53–60% of the frame height.

50×60mm Photo: rules, correct example and three common mistakes

50×60mm Photo — correct example and the most common mistakes at a glance

How it works

50×60mm Photo — Turkish Biometric Size Guide — get it right in 4 steps.

Take one frame in front of a plain wall

Hold the phone at eye level; shoot facing the camera in daylight against a plain-coloured wall.
Upload your photo

Upload your JPG or PNG file; the AI checks biometric compliance within seconds.
Let the AI apply the 50×60 mm crop

The background is whitened and the head framed to the 53-60% ratio; about 591×709 and 1181×1417 pixel versions are prepared.
Download the digital file or order prints

Download the print-ready file immediately, or have the 10×15 print sheet shipped to your address within Turkey.

From your photo to delivery: how it works

Take Your Photo ~30 sec

Upload a shot taken at home with your phone; no studio visit needed.
AI Analysis ~1-2 sec

A 478-point face mesh checks head ratio, background, glasses and expression.
Auto Fix instant

Background turns white and the crop is applied to the official size automatically.
Digital Delivery instant

Download an application-ready JPEG matching the required size and file limit.
Print & Shipping 1-3 business days

Printed ID photos are shipped to your address (optional).

50×60 mm: Turkey's Official Biometric Size (2026)

50×60mm Photo: Correct and Incorrect Examples

Nine frames of the same person: the first one follows the rules, the other eight show the mistakes that get applications rejected most often. When you upload your own photo, the AI checks for exactly these errors in seconds.

Correct Incorrect Image licence terms

Correct example
Glare on lenses
Smiling
Low camera angle
Head tilted
Background not plain
Headwear worn
Harsh side light
Oversized jewellery

The 50×60 mm format is the official Turkish biometric size, used by the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship (NVİ); since 2016 driving licence applications are also handled at the civil registry. ID cards, driving licences, marriage booklets and domestic passport transactions all use this size, while 3.5×4.5 cm (35×45 mm) is the size for Schengen and many other visas. The classic Turkish ID photo used for school, job and personnel files is 4.5×6 cm — all sizes: ID photo sizes.

Head height stays in the 32–36 mm band; but because the canvas is larger than 35×45, the head covers 53-60% of the frame height — the most common mistake by someone used to Schengen framing is cropping the head too large on this wider canvas. The comparative list is in the ID photo size table.

How Many Pixels Is 50×60 mm? (≈591×709 and 1181×1417)

Photo sizes used in Turkey and their pixel equivalents
Size	300 DPI	600 DPI	Used for
50×60 mm biometric	≈591×709 px	1181×1417 px	NVİ ID card / driving licence / domestic passport
50×60 mm biometric	≈591×709 px	1181×1417 px	Firearms licence (dark clothing) / ÖGG card (light clothing)
50×60 mm biometric	≈591×709 px	1181×1417 px	Student ID / marriage booklet
35×45 mm ICAO	413×531 px	827×1063 px	International passport chip photo, Schengen visa
4.5×6 cm classic	531×709 px	1063×1417 px	Job, school, institution files (non-biometric)

The direct calculation is 590.55×708.66 px at 300 DPI, or about 591×709 px when rounded to the nearest pixel. The value used across the site is 591×709; tools that round down write 590×708 for the same size, and both describe the same approximate 50×60 mm conversion. At 600 DPI the result is 1181×1417 px.

A white background is safe at every agency; very light grey is also accepted. A slightly warm colour balance before print compensates for ink-caused cool toning — vesikalik.com.tr applies this calibration automatically on print output.

One Photo, Four Different Documents

The practical advantage of 50×60 mm is its multi-use nature: a single correctly shot frame can serve ID renewal, a driving licence application, the marriage booklet and passport transactions at the same time, because the Turkish passport biometric photo size is the same as the ID card's. Glasses alone are not a reason for rejection: the NVİ accepts prescription glasses when the eyes are clearly visible and the lenses show no reflection; tinted lenses and sunglasses are not accepted. The vesikalik.com.tr analysis detects glasses and reports them.

A separate rule applies to firearms licences and private security IDs (which share the same 50×60 mm biometric size but require dark or light clothing respectively — see firearms and ÖGG pages). The photo being taken within the last 6 months is shared across NVİ/EGM/passport; firearms permits accept 1 year. A neutral expression, closed mouth, open eyes and shadow-free lighting are invariable across all documents. Every document size is listed on the Turkish biometric photo sizes by document page. The full country breakdown is in the visa photo sizes by country guide.

The 4-up Print Layout on a 10×15 Sheet

A 10×15 sheet holds 4 frames of 50×60 mm, the standard print layout in Turkey. NVİ ID card, driving licence and passport applications each require 1 photo, so one sheet covers all three applications plus a spare. vesikalik.com.tr's print package produces this layout with cut marks and cutting tolerances included; no photographer or print shop is required. The current cost of the sheet and the digital file is on the biometric photo price page.

For a home shoot, a single frame in front of a plain wall with the phone at eye level is enough; the AI auto-frames the crop to the 53-60% head ratio, cleans the background and prepares both the digital file and the print sheet within minutes. Prints ship to your address within Turkey. The 50×60 mm size for ID card, driving licence and passport is the same in every İstanbul district; the only thing that changes by district is the delivery route, and the İstanbul passport photo page shows it in 39 rows.

Do's and Don'ts

Do

Use a white or very light grey, shadow-free background
Keep your head upright; head height must stay within 32-36 mm
Use a recent frame taken within the last 6 months
Neutral expression: mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera
Prefer a plain top in dark or mid tones

Don't

No smiling, open mouth or raised eyebrows — keep the expression neutral
Do not shoot with glasses; they are not accepted for ID cards and passports
Do not let the head cover more than 60% of the frame
Do not use shadowed, patterned or coloured backgrounds
Do not apply filters, retouching or beauty effects

Good to know

FAQ

How do I print the resulting PNG?

Your delivered file keeps the aspect ratio of the document you chose; its long side is 851–1182 pixels depending on the product (360 DPI for print, 600 DPI on small formats — if your source photo is not large enough you get what it can give). The physical size is written inside the file, so it opens at the correct size on the print shop’s screen. You can download the same frame as PNG, JPG or PDF from your order page; the PDF page is exactly the physical size and cannot be scaled incorrectly. If you print it yourself, use photo paper and choose 100% actual size rather than “fit to page”. Alternatively download the sheet with cut lines (10×15, 13×18, 15×21 or A4), or order it printed and delivered.

What are the Turkish ID photo size and requirements?

The standard size for the Turkish ID card is 50×60 mm biometric; the background must be white or very light grey, expression neutral, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, no glare on glasses. The civil registry usually accepts a single biometric photo; if you are also getting a driving licence or passport in the same period, a 10×15 print sheet is a practical option. Just pick the "TR ID" preset in the wizard.

What is a standard ID (vesikalık) photo?

The standard vesikalık photo size is 4.5×6 cm and is used for job applications, school enrolment, notary documents, exam registration and similar procedures; a white background, a clear face and a neutral expression are enough. For official biometric applications (ID, passport, driving licence) the 50×60 mm biometric size is required — most people like to keep both formats on hand. Both presets live in the wizard, and after payment several copies can be tiled onto the 10×15 print sheet.

What is the 50x60 mm photo in pixels?

Our 50×60 mm delivery file is 709×851 pixels, which is 360 DPI at that physical size (the classic 300 DPI calculation gives 591×709 for the same size — same physical dimensions, ours simply has more resolution). The physical size is written inside the file, so it opens as 5 × 6 cm on the print shop’s screen. On a print sheet the frame is tiled automatically with its copies: 4 fit on 10×15 paper, 6 on 13×18 and 20 on A4. You can also take the digital file to a photo shop for a traditional print.

Do I have a right of withdrawal or refund?

Printed photos are custom-made from your own picture and the digital file is delivered instantly once payment is confirmed, so under Turkish distance-selling law (Art. 15) both are exempt from the right of withdrawal; you are clearly informed of this during checkout. For damaged or misprinted products you are of course entitled to a free reprint or a refund. That is why we recommend checking the result with the free analysis and watermarked preview before paying.

When will my printed photos arrive?

Once your payment is confirmed, your sheet is printed and dispatched by the method you chose: cargo delivery covers all of Turkey, while in served regions orders paid before the announced cut-off time aim for next-day courier delivery. Tracking information is sent by email, and you can follow the order status on the orders page of your account. If you are in a hurry, the digital file can be downloaded instantly.

Can I use the same photo for multiple documents?

Yes — a single well-taken frame can serve as the source for ID card, passport, driving licence and most visas. However, since each document has its own size, crop and head ratio, one file cannot be submitted everywhere: for each document simply pick the relevant preset in the wizard and upload the same photo again; the system regenerates the crop and background for that document. For people renewing ID + passport + driving licence at the same time, the 10×15 print sheet is a practical solution.

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.

Sample 50×60mm Photo — the cropped portrait as delivered in the file

Cargo: ≈ $2.04 · Free shipping on orders of ≈ $8.14 and above. Prices include VAT. $ amounts are approximate, converted at today's exchange rate. Your card is charged in Turkish lira (₺); your bank's rate may differ slightly.

Why vesikalik.com.tr?

10+ years of studio experience
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45,000+ AI analyses run
~3.3 sn average analysis time
478 point face analysis
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