Everything you need to know about ID photos, biometric photos, and registry office / visa photo requirements.
What to look for: proximity to the registry office, speed, and guaranteed acceptance.
Head size, background and expression rules — what you need to know to avoid rejection.
The most frequent errors with clothing, glasses, hair and expression.
Documents and photo prep you'll need before heading to your appointment.
A district-by-district guide — Kadıköy's transit advantage and guaranteed acceptance.
How to reach Kadıköy Registry Office from anywhere in Istanbul.
How ICAO rules are applied in Turkey, and the most common mistakes.
ID or biometric format — and the most common mistakes to avoid.
Schengen, US, UK, Germany — which size applies where, in one comparison table.
The 35x45mm standard, head-size ratio and the 6-month rule — valid for all Schengen countries.
Square format, DS-160 digital upload rules — completely different from Schengen.
The UK standard, cream/light-grey background and recency rules.
Passbild-Verordnung rules for the Ausländerbehörde and German consulates.