Passports

Photo Size Requirements

Please furnish two photographs that are:

• identical, taken within the last six months, and a good likeness;

• 5 cm x 5 cm (2" x 2") square with at least 0.5 cm space between the top of the head and the top edge of the photograph;

• printed on high quality photographic paper;

• untrimmed;

• on a white background; and

• color photos

The applicant must face the camera directly. The head must not be turned and must be centered in the frame. Head coverings are acceptable only for religious reasons; the applicant's face and ears must be completely exposed.

The head from chin to top of head should measure between 2 and 3 cm with eye level between 3 and 3.5 cm from bottom of photograph.

Provided the photographs meet the specified requirements for American passports as listed above, any photographer may take them. Click here for a list of photo studios familiar with our requirements in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Adana.

Digital photos printed from home computers or instant photos taken at photo vending booths are not acceptable.