Turkmenistan Passport Photo - 30x40 mm
Get a fully compliant Turkmenistan passport photo in the official 30x40 mm format with a plain white background, prepared to the exact standard and accepted on first submission.
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
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| Delivery | File by email right after payment |
|---|---|
| Included | Photo + self-print sheet — free |
| Guarantee | Rejected? Refund or free redo |
| Standard | Meets ICAO 9309 |
| Payment | Secure (SSL) · Visa · Mastercard |
| Privacy | GDPR · photos deleted automatically |
A better photo is needed
- Good even lighting, no shadows
- Face straight, neutral expression, mouth closed
- Plain light background
- Camera at eye level, not too close
A document photo is a headache of its own
A Turkmenistan Passport photo has strict requirements, and a mistake costs time and money. We’ll show you how to pass on the first try.
It gets rejected
Wrong size, background or cropping — and the system returns the application.
Expensive and slow
A trip to a photo studio means a queue, time and €7–12 for a reshoot.
Confusing requirements
Exact size, head height, light background, facial expression — easy to get wrong.
Redo it all over
Rejected — take another photo, pay and submit again. Round and round.
«PhotoID24 does it all for you: upload an ordinary photo — get a ready file exactly matching the official requirements.»
A ready photo in three steps
A compliant Turkmenistan Passport photo in a couple of minutes: upload a selfie and we professionally fit the 30 × 40 mm size, background and margins to the official requirements.
Upload a photo
Camera or gallery.
We prepare it
White background, the exact size and resolution for your document.
Download and submit
Pay and get the ready file by email — for 5,99 €. Free re-edits until your document is accepted.
Ordinary photo → ready for submission
We remove the background and clutter, set the framing and lighting — keeping your face without «beautifying».
Your face stays yours — we do not change features, only the background, lighting and framing.
Your Passport photo: what matters
A Turkmenistan passport photo must meet a precise, Soviet-legacy specification before the State Migration Service will accept your application. The required format is the classic 30x40 mm (3x4 cm) colour photo, printed on photo paper with a plain white background and a full, straight-on view of the face. Get the geometry right and your photo is accepted on the first submission; get it wrong and the whole application is returned.
The defining peculiarity of Turkmenistan is that the country still uses the unified 3x4 cm standard inherited from the Soviet era across nearly all identity documents - passports, IDs and visas alike. This is unusual: most countries have shifted to 35x45 mm ICAO-style sizing, but Turkmen authorities and consulates continue to confirm the 3x4 cm colour photo. The proportions are tight and specific - the head should measure roughly 30 mm from chin to crown, with only about 2.5 mm of margin between the top of the head and the upper edge. The face must be perfectly upright with no tilt, evenly lit, and set against a true white (#FFFFFF) field.
- Size: 30x40 mm (709x945 px), colour, on photo paper
- Background: plain white #FFFFFF, no shadows or texture
- Face height: fills 70-80% of the frame (head ~30 mm)
- Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and visible
- Glasses: not allowed
- Headwear: only for permanent religious wear, face fully visible
- Recency: taken within the last 6 months
- Wrong size: submitting a 35x45 mm photo instead of the Turkmen 3x4 cm format
- Off-white background: grey, cream or blue backdrops instead of pure white
- Head too small or too large: ignoring the ~30 mm head height and ~2.5 mm crown margin
- Glasses or a tilted head: any lens glare, frame or angle that obscures or distorts the face
You do not need a studio. Upload an ordinary photo and it is automatically cropped and formatted to the exact Turkmenistan 30x40 mm standard - head size, margins, white background and resolution all set for you. You see a free watermarked preview before paying anything. And because we back every photo with an acceptance guarantee - if it is rejected, we redo it free or refund you - you only pay for the final file once you can see it fits. Upload, preview, and pay only if it is right.
How we make your Passport photo meet the official standard — Turkmenistan, 30 × 40 mm
Every photo is prepared against the official requirements for your document — not a generic template. Here is what that means in practice:
- 1We crop and size your photo to the exact millimetre and pixel dimensions the authority requires.
- 2We check the background, head position, gaze and lighting, and flag glasses or head coverings that are not allowed.
- 3We match the rules to the specific document and country, citing the official source of those requirements.
- 4If anything does not meet the standard, you get a free re-do or your money back.
What an accepted Passport photo looks like
Turkmenistan · 30 × 40 mm. Tap any requirement to see what it means on a real photo.
- Size
- 30 × 40 mm · 709 × 945 px
- Background
- White plain
- Head in frame
- 70–80%
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Facial expression
- Neutral, mouth closed
- Headwear
- Only for religious reasons
- File
- JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Print size is 30 × 40 mm and the digital file is 709 × 945 px.
Official requirements source: kazan.tmconsulate.gov.tm
Requirements verified: 08.2026
A digital photo is normal, and it gets accepted — Turkmenistan, 30 × 40 mm
You do not need a trip to a studio. Authorities accept any Passport photo that meets the official requirements — what matters is the standard, not where the photo was made. We match that standard exactly.
The standard is what counts
Officials check your photo against the rules — size, background, head position and lighting — not where you took it.
Part of official processes
Many passport, visa and ID services let you upload a digital photo or submit a print — both are fine when they meet the spec.
Same result as a studio
We prepare your file to the exact official measurements, so it is accepted just like a professional studio photo.
And you are covered
If a photo is ever rejected for not meeting the requirements, we redo it for free or refund you.
How to take a good photo
The most common reasons a Turkmenistan Passport photo gets rejected — and how to avoid them. Compare good and bad shots.
1Format and freshness
A color photo taken no more than 6 months ago.
2Lighting and background
Even light with no shadows on the face; a plain light background, without glare.
3Head position
Face head-on, head centered, no tilt or turn.
4Facial expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera.
5Glasses and accessories
No glasses (especially sunglasses); eyes fully visible, without glare.
6Headwear
Only for religious reasons and not covering the face — the face fully visible.
7Clothing
Ordinary everyday clothes; no uniforms or face-covering clothing.
What those who already got their photo say
Real stories from people who submitted documents with a photo from our service.
Took a selfie on my phone and a minute later had a proper passport photo. Accepted with no problems.
I was worried about the size and background, but it came out exactly right. Saved me a trip to the studio.
Simple and fast. The free preview let me check everything before paying.
Did it at home in the evening. Looked professional, no issues at the office.
Honestly easier than I expected. Uploaded a photo, downloaded the correct one. Done.
Great for the kids — no need to drag them to a studio. The background came out clean and even.
Three ways to get a Passport photo
A professional online service, a local photo studio, or editing it yourself — here is how they compare.
| What matters | PhotoID24 | Photo studio | Editing it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meets the official standard | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tuned to this exact document | Yes | Depends | No |
| Free re-do if something is off | Yes | No | Depends |
| Done from home, no trip | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ready in minutes | Yes | Depends | Depends |
| Clear, affordable price | Yes | No | Yes |
Turkmenistan Passport photo price
No extra plans. Pay only if the result works for you — preview is free.
- Exact size and background for your document standard
- High resolution — for online submission and printing
- Free re-edits until your document is accepted
- Link by email, securely stored for 7 days
Money back if the photo is rejected
A print-ready sheet is included — print it yourself at any photo kiosk or online service (Walmart, CVS, CEWE, Boots, Rossmann, etc.). Listed services are not affiliated with us. Want ready prints delivered? Add them at checkout. Where to print a document photo →
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
- GDPR · photo auto-deleted
- Refund if photo rejected
- Visa · Mastercard
Guarantee for your Turkmenistan Passport photo
We are confident in the result. If the photo is still rejected — send us a screenshot and we will refund your payment within 48 hours. No arguments.
- Refund within 48 hours
- Only a screenshot of the rejection is needed
- Money back to your card
Common questions about Turkmenistan Passport photos
What size is a Turkmenistan passport photo?
Why is the size 3x4 cm and not 35x45 mm?
Can I wear glasses in the photo?
What background colour is required?
Is headwear permitted?
When do I pay, and what if the photo is rejected?
Your photo is protected
A photo is personal data, so we handle it carefully and in line with GDPR. We process it only to prepare the document and delete it within clear deadlines.
- Only with consentWe process the photo only after your explicit consent before upload.
- Auto-deletionWe delete the source photo within a day, the ready file after 7 days.
- No sharing with third partiesYour photos are not sold or used to train any third-party systems.
- Deletion on requestYou can ask to delete your data at any time — with a single request.
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