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Photo Requirements
 

Please furnish one photograph that is:

  • 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 hairline must be completely exposed.

The head from chin to top of head should measure between 2 and 3 cm with eye level between 3 cm 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.  Please see the information below about suggested photo studios in İstanbul.

We will not accept digital photos printed from home computers or instant photos taken at photo vending booths.

Approved Photo Studios in İstanbul:

Turgay Akdemir Fotoğraf Stüdyosu  
İstinye Mahallesi, Kaplıcalar Mevkii No: 5/1 İstinye,
İstanbul Tel: (212) 323 3733

Altıntürk Fotoğraf Stüdyosu İstiklal Cad. No: 388/5 Tünel, Beyoğlu, İstanbul 
Tel: (212) 293 8252 

Foto Nobel Stüdyosu   
İstiklal cad. Postacılar Sok. No:1 Tünel, Beyoğlu 
Tel: (212) 249 2337 

Hitit Danışma              
İstinye Mahallesi, Kaplıcalar Mevkii No: 9 İstinye, İstanbul
Tel: (212) 323 4214 

Levent Fotoğraf Stüdyosu
Peker Sok Cınar Apt. No 4 Nisbetiye Mah. Levent İstanbul
Tel: (212) 268 0450, 269 6178

Photo Requirements

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