Where to Get a Passport / Biometric Photo in Istanbul: A District-by-District Guide

Istanbul is a huge city, and you can find a studio shooting biometric photos in nearly every district. But no matter where you are, the criteria for choosing one stay the same: speed, guaranteed acceptance, and proximity to the office where you're applying.

What Matters No Matter the District

From the Asian side to the European side, three things don't change when getting a biometric photo: ICAO compliance, the ability to check it live, and being close to whichever authority your photo is for (registry office, passport branch, e-Devlet).

Why Kadıköy Is a Central Choice

Kadıköy is one of the rare districts in Istanbul that's easy to reach from both the Asian and European sides — by ferry, Marmaray and metro. Districts like Üsküdar, Bostancı and Maltepe on the Asian side are a short ride away; Marmaray gives a direct connection from the European side too. That makes Kadıköy a practical stop not just for locals but for anyone in Istanbul — especially people heading to Kadıköy Population Registry Office.

studyoXu, Right Across from Kadıköy Registry Office

studyoXu is at Osmanağa Mah. Yoğurtçu Şükrü Sokak No:42/1, directly across from Kadıköy Population Registry Office. Wherever in Istanbul you're coming from, you can get your biometric/ID photo in 90 seconds and still make your appointment.

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