Photo Sizes
Photo Size Requirements
Sample Visa Photo
Please furnish one photograph that is:
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identical, taken within the last six months, and a good likeness;
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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;
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printed on high quality photographic paper;
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untrimmed;
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on a white background; and
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color photo
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.
Contact Information
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Send an E-mail to American Citizen Services
The American Citizen Services are provided between 14:00 and 16:30 pm Monday to Thursday.
You need to make an online appointment before you visit Online Appointment SystemYou may call (90) (312) 455 5555 or fax us on (90) (312) 466 5684.
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