Green Card Photo
The Green Card application has its own photo rules: a square image, 600 x 600 pixels, saved as a JPEG no larger than 240 kB. We shoot to those numbers in our Sirkeci studio and give you both the file you upload to the form and the prints you take to the interview, the same day.
Square, to the exact size
2 x 2 inch prints and a 600 x 600 pixel file. Both square.
Under the 240 kB limit
The online form rejects anything larger; we hand you a file below the limit.
Digital file included
The JPEG you upload to the form comes free with the shoot.
Same day
The shoot takes a few minutes and your prints are ready the same day.
Official Requirements
These are the U.S. Department of State’s own figures — your application is judged against them.
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| Print size | 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), square |
| Digital size | 600 x 600 pixels, square |
| Format and file size | JPEG, 240 kB or smaller |
| Scan resolution | 300 dpi if a printed photo is scanned |
| Head size | 22 – 35 mm chin to crown, i.e. 50% – 69% of the frame |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Age of photo | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Not allowed. A doctor’s statement is required for medical exceptions |
| Head covering | Only if worn daily for religious reasons. It must not cover the hairline or cast shadows |
| Expression and pose | Neutral expression, both eyes open, facing the camera directly |
| Colour | Must be in colour |
Source: U.S. Department of State (travel.state.gov), October 2026. You are asked to bring two identical printed photos to the interview.
What You Get
- A 600 x 600 pixel JPEG under 240 kB for the online application
- Two 2 x 2 inch prints for the interview
- The file by WhatsApp or email, the prints in hand
Before You Apply
Cropping a phone snapshot rarely passes: the system checks the square ratio, the head size and the file size together, and turns the photo down if any one of them is off.
If you already have a photo from another application, bring it and we will check it against the rules with you. If it fits, there is no need to shoot again.
How It Works
Visit our shop
Drop by our Sirkeci studio during opening hours.
Photo and check
We take your photo to the document's rules and check it before printing.
Prints + digital file
Take your prints and receive the digital file on your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Green Card photo different from a visa photo?
The size is the same as a US visa photo: 2 x 2 inches. The difference is the online application, which wants a 600 x 600 pixel file under 240 kB.
Do I have to take my glasses off?
Yes. Glasses have not been accepted since 2016. Medical exceptions require a statement from a health practitioner.
Can the photo be taken with a headscarf?
Yes, if it is worn daily for religious reasons. Your full face must be visible, the hairline uncovered and no shadow cast on the face.
Do you photograph children?
Yes. The same rules apply to babies and children; we work at their pace.
Is the digital file charged separately?
No, the digital file is free. We send it by WhatsApp or email after the shoot.
How much does it cost?
Message us on WhatsApp or visit the shop for current prices.
What are your opening hours?
Monday to Saturday, 09:00–19:00. Closed on Sundays.
Visit Us
Hobyar, Ankara Cd. No:55/A, Sirkeci – Fatih, Istanbul
A short walk from the Sirkeci Marmaray and tram stops.
Monday – Saturday: 09:00 – 19:00
Sunday: Closed