Does CVS Do Passport Photos? Cost, Hours & Cheaper Alternative (2026)

How much are passport photos at CVS in 2026?

The official price for two 2×2 prints at CVS is $16.99. That includes in-store photography and two printed copies; no digital file. Price may vary slightly by location.

How CVS passport photos work

CVS provides an in-store passport photo service at most locations with a photo department. An associate takes the photo, prints two copies on-site, and hands them to you — typically within 10 minutes.

1. 1
   Go to a CVS with photo services

   Not every CVS location offers passport photos. Call ahead or check cvs.com to confirm your store. Look for locations with a "Photo Center" or "MinuteClinic."
2. 2
   Ask a photo associate

   Tell the associate you need a passport photo. They'll direct you to a designated spot with a plain white background and consistent lighting.
3. 3
   Photo is taken and printed

   The associate takes the photo with their equipment, checks that it meets State Department requirements, and prints two 2×2 inch copies. Process takes approximately 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Pay at the register

   $16.99 as of January 2026. Price may vary slightly by location. You receive two printed photos — no digital file.

What CVS provides — and what it doesn't

Feature	CVS	PixID.studio
Price	$16.99	$4.99
Printed 2×2 photos	✓ 2 prints	Digital + printable sheet
Digital JPEG file	✗ Not provided	✓ Included
Works for online renewal	✗ No	✓ Yes
Works for DS-160 visa	✗ No	✓ Yes
No travel required	✗ Must visit store	✓ Fully online
Available 24/7	✗ Store hours only	✓ Any time
100% money-back guarantee	✗ No guarantee	✓ Included
Compliance report	✗ No	✓ Every check documented

CVS passport photo hours

CVS passport photo hours follow store hours — typically 8 AM–10 PM daily. Service depends on whether a photo associate is on duty. The photo counter may not be staffed at all times, especially late evenings, early mornings, or holidays.

Best practice: Call your local CVS before visiting to confirm (1) that passport photos are offered at that location, and (2) that a photo associate will be on duty at your planned time.

Locations: Use the CVS store locator at cvs.com/store-locator to find the nearest location with photo services. Not every CVS offers passport photos — look for stores with a Photo Center.

How to print CVS passport photos from your digital file

If you have a compliant digital passport photo (e.g. from PixID), you can print it at CVS for about $0.35 instead of paying $16.99 for in-store service:

1. 1
   Create your compliant 4×6 template

   Use PixID.studio to get a government-compliant 2×2 photo. Download the 4×6 inch sheet with two passport photos.
2. 2
   Upload to CVS Photo

   Go to cvs.com/photo or the CVS Photo app. Upload your 4×6 image as a standard 4×6 print (not passport photo service).
3. 3
   Order and pick up

   Pay about $0.35 at checkout. Pick up in-store (usually same-day) and cut the two 2×2 photos yourself with scissors. Compliant for US passport and visa.

When CVS is the right choice

CVS makes sense in specific situations:

• You're submitting a mail-in passport application and need physical printed photos right now
• You don't have access to a printer or PixID and need same-day physical prints
• You're applying in-person at a passport acceptance facility that requires prints on-site

When CVS is not the right choice

• US passport online renewal (travel.state.gov) — requires a digital JPEG file, not prints
• DS-160 visa application (ceac.state.gov) — requires a digital JPEG under 240 KB
• USCIS online applications — require digital file upload
• Any application where you upload the photo to a government portal
• If you want a digital copy for future use

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