How to Get a Passolig Card in Turkey

If you're planning to watch a football match in Turkey, make sure you get a Passolig card as part of a Passolig membership.

Keep reading to learn all about the Passolig card, including how to apply, how to buy it at the stadium, and where to take the perfect photo for your Passolig card.

Table of contents

• Passolig card benefits
• Passolig card types
• Passolig card for foreigners: eligibility and requirements
• How to apply for a Passolig card online
• How to purchase a Passolig card at the stadium
• Passolig photo requirements
• Get an ID photo for a Passolig card online
• Mobile ID photo editor
• Passolig card cost

Passolig card benefits

So, what is a Passolig card? — The Passolig card is a personalized-prepaid card, much like a MasterCard, designed for sports enthusiasts in Turkey. More than just a ticketing tool, this card can also be used to navigate public transportation, earn rewards as a loyalty card, or even make ATM withdrawals as a bank card.

The card stores your personal information such as your name, passport number, phone number, photo, and birth date, transforming it into a digital ID that replaces paper tickets. This allows for swift entry into stadiums, as match tickets are electronically loaded onto the card. It also ensures each ticket holder is accounted for, boosting security at events.

By simplifying access to games and enriching the fan experience, the Passolig card also supports local sports clubs. It offers users a chance to engage in special promotions that provide gifts, discounts, and exclusive experiences related to their favorite teams.

Passolig card types

There are three main types of Passolig cards available, each tailored to different needs of sports fans in Turkey:

Passolig Credit Card
It works like a traditional credit card for making purchases, withdrawing cash, and buying match tickets. This type of card allows users to load electronic tickets for stadium access.

A portion of each transaction benefits the user’s selected sports club. There is a yearly fee, but it covers e-ticket usage at no extra cost for the card itself.

Passolig Bank Card
It is similar to the credit card, it offers cashless payment options and the ability to buy game tickets. This card is suitable for daily transactions and supports the loading of e-tickets for events.

Transactions help fund the associated sports club, promoting community support.

Passolig Wallet Prepaid Card
Users must top up funds before using it, ideal for those who prefer not to use credit options.
This card enables cashless purchases at various outlets and can be used for buying game tickets.

Best for under-18s or anyone seeking a straightforward way to manage tickets and purchases without credit.

Passolig card for foreigners: eligibility and requirements

If you're a foreigner planning to attend a football match in Turkey, you must have a Passolig card. It acts as both your ID and ticketing system due to Law No. 6222. For non-Turkish citizens, the Passolig Wallet Prepaid Card is the only option available.

Even if you haven't received your physical card yet, you can still get into matches using the Passo app, provided your tickets are properly linked to your account.

How to apply for a Passolig card online

Here’s how you can get your Passolig card online:

1. Visit the official website, Passolig.com.tr. The site is offered in English, making it easier to navigate for those who don’t speak Turkish.
2. Set up an account:
   • Find the registration button and click on it.
   • Fill in your details, including your full name, passport number, and a valid mobile number (this number can be non-Turkish).
   • Get verified: After submitting your details, you’ll receive a text message with a code. Enter this code to move forward.
3. Decide which type of Passolig card you want (like a card associated with a specific club or a neutral one).
4. Upload your passport-sized photo.
5. Choose the location where you’ll pick up your card, usually at the stadium of your chosen team.
6. Pay the fee.
7. Once you've paid, your Passolig card will be active right away, even if you haven’t collected it yet.
8. Load money onto your Passolig card through the website or app to buy tickets.
9. Get the Passo Mobile App. This app allows you to manage your tickets and enter matches by scanning a QR code at the gates. Make sure to keep the mobile number you used for registration handy for future transactions and alerts.

How to purchase a Passolig card at the stadium

Passolig card, where to buy? — You can get a Passolig card right at the stadium, here's what you need to do:

1. Head to the stadium of your chosen club. Each club has specific ticket offices where you can get a Passolig card.
2. Once you arrive, you'll need to provide some personal information, including:
   • Your full name
   • Passport number, if you're a foreigner
   • Contact info, typically a mobile phone number
3. Be ready to pay the annual fee for the Passolig card. You can pay with cash or a card.
4. After your application is processed, and you’ve paid, you will receive your Passolig card immediately.

With your new Passolig card, you can start buying tickets for games right away, either at the stadium or online.

If you don't have your Passolig card yet but want to catch a game, you can buy a Single Entry Pass Card for 15 TL at the stadium. This card lets you enter just one match.

If you've registered for a Passolig card and are waiting to receive it, download the Passo Mobile app. Through this app, you can handle your tickets digitally and enter the stadium using a QR code.

Is there a Passolig app — English version? — While the Passolig app doesn’t offer direct English support, you can use translation tools and community advice to help you navigate the system smoothly

Passolig photo requirements

To ensure your photo meets the Passolig card requirements, follow these guidelines:

• Your photo should ideally be 600×771 pixels. Other common sizes for documents don't apply here.
• Your head should take up about 75% of the photo's height, from the top of your hair to your chin.
• Use a plain white background without any patterns or colors that might merge with the background.
• Avoid wearing white clothes, as they can blend with the background.
• Keep a neutral expression. Avoid large smiles, which can alter your facial features.
• Your eyes should be completely open and visible. If you wear glasses, they must be prescription glasses without any tint. Sunglasses or tinted lenses are not permitted.
• Hats or scarves are only allowed for religious reasons.

Here is an example:

Get an ID photo for a Passolig card online

For a high-quality Passolig Identity Card photo, online professional tools are your best bet. Visafoto.com is a great option that quickly converts your photo to meet all official standards. Since 2013, Visafoto has been handling document photos and is familiar with the requirements for IDs, passports, visas, and similar documents worldwide.

How do you begin? Take a photo of yourself in natural light and upload it to Visafoto.com. The tool will adjust the image size, format, background color, and correct your face's positioning. If you're not happy with the photo, we offer free replacements. Plus, if your photo gets rejected by the officials, you can claim a full refund.

You'll get a digital copy for online use and a print-ready version as well.

Take an image with a smartphone or camera against any background, upload it here, and instantly get a professional photo for your visa, passport, or ID.

You will get a digital photo like this one:

Mobile ID photo editor

For another convenient way to create the compliant ID photo, try the 7ID App by Visafoto.com. This user-friendly app helps you take ID, passport, and visa photos right from your phone. It's available for both iPhone and Android, so it's suitable for everyone.

Using the 7ID app is a breeze: upload your photo, pick the document type and country, and the app will adjust your picture to fit the official guidelines. This includes setting the right size, format, background color, and positioning of your face and eyes.

You'll receive a digital version and a print-ready template compatible with standard paper sizes like 4×6, A4, A5, or B5. Support is available around the clock if you need any help.

Passolig card cost

The Passolig card price depends on the club you're supporting. Here’s a general idea of what you might pay:

Prices usually range from 41.5 TL for non-specific club cards to 129 TL for those backing major clubs such as Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, and Beşiktaş.

Cards connected to the bigger clubs, often called “The Big Three”, typically come at a higher cost. Here are some of the specific Passolig prices you might encounter:

• 70 TL
• 83 TL
• 92 TL
• 92.5 TL
• 97 TL
• 99 TL
• 129 TL

This fee is paid online once a year. If you don't pay the fee, your card will be deactivated, and you won't be able to buy tickets.