US Passport Guide · Last verified: August 2, 2026
Can You Get Passport Photos at Costco? No — Closed 2021
Quick answer
No. You cannot get passport photos at Costco. In-store Photo Centers closed in February 2021. Warehouses do not take passport photos on site. If a membership page still mentions photo services, that listing is outdated for passport capture.
The practical fix: PixID ($4.99) for a compliant digital file, then a 4×6 print at Walmart or a pharmacy for about $0.35. Or walk into Walmart for an in-store package near $7.64 where available.
Written by the PixID.studio compliance team · Updated August 2026. Official source: travel.state.gov — passport photos. Closure reporting: CNN (Jan 2021).
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Open passport photo cost comparison →Quick answer: Costco does not offer in-store passport photos anymore. Photo Centers closed in February 2021. Fastest fix: create a compliant file with PixID ($4.99), then print cheaply — or use Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, USPS, UPS, or FedEx (see table).
Need a digital file for DS-160 or online renewal?
Walk-in counters usually sell prints only. Create a compliant JPEG at https://www.pixid.studio/idphoto — $4.99, no AI face alteration, money-back if rejected. DS-160: /idphoto?document=US%20Visa.
Create digital photo at /idphoto →
Does Costco do passport photos in 2026?
No. After Costco closed its in-store Photo Centers in February 2021, warehouses stopped offering walk-in passport photo capture and on-site printing the way many members remember. You cannot get a U.S. passport picture taken at a Costco photo desk today.
That answers searches for “can I get passport photos at Costco” and “Costco passport photo cost”: there is no Costco passport package in the warehouse. Online photo partners (where available) are for generic prints — not a staffed passport counter. For current U.S. rules, refer to the Department of State passport photo page. Biometric-style framing is summarized in ICAO Doc 9303 (icao.int).
Best alternatives to Costco (full comparison)
Below is a practical comparison for U.S. 2×2 passport-style photos. Prices are typical national ranges — confirm locally before you pay.
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PixID.studio (online) | $4.99 | Digital file + 4×6 print template; add ~$0.35 at retail for prints. |
| Walmart | ~$7.64 | In-store passport photo service at many Supercenters. |
| UPS Store | ~$11.99–$13.99 | Franchise pricing may vary; convenient for shipping errands. |
| USPS | ~$15 | Often where passport acceptance facilities offer photos. |
| FedEx Office | ~$15.95 | Walk-in at many locations; confirm digital add-ons locally. |
| CVS | ~$17.99 | Walk-in; two prints; digital often +$3.99 at participating pharmacies. |
| Walgreens | ~$16.99 | Similar to CVS; check local availability. |
For a ranked list by price, see cheapest passport photo and full store comparison.
The $0.35 print hack (PixID digital + 4×6 at Walmart or CVS)
Once PixID gives you a 4×6 sheet with two 2×2 photos, upload it to Walmart Photo, CVS Photo, or Walgreens Photo as a normal 4×6 print. Pickup is often about $0.35–$0.42. Cut the prints apart — total near $5.34 (PixID $4.99 + print $0.35) vs. about $17 in-store passport packages at many pharmacies.
