US Passport Guide · Last verified: February 2026
Does FedEx Do Passport Photos? $15.95 Cost & Locations (2026)
FedEx Office offers walk-in passport photos at most locations for $15.95 — two printed 2×2 inch copies, ready in about 15 minutes, no appointment needed. This guide covers the exact process, what FedEx can and can't do, and when a cheaper alternative makes more sense.
Written by the PixID.studio compliance team · February 2026. See State Department photo requirements.
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Quick facts
| Price | $15.95 (2 prints) |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Wait time | ~10–15 minutes |
| Digital file | USB drive option (same price, ask upfront) |
| Works for online renewal | No — USB file not accepted by State Dept portal |
| Locations | 2,000+ FedEx Office stores nationwide |
How FedEx Office passport photos work
No appointment needed. Walk into any FedEx Office Print & Ship Center and ask at the counter.
- Find a FedEx Office location — not all FedEx locations offer photos. Use the store locator at fedex.com and look for “Print & Ship Center.” Call ahead to confirm a photo associate is available.
- Ask for a passport photo — the associate positions you against a white or off-white background under the photo station lighting.
- Photo taken and checked — the associate verifies head size, background, and expression against State Department requirements.
- Prints ready in ~15 minutes — you receive two 2×2 inch printed copies. Cost: $15.95.
If you need a digital file, tell the associate before the photo is taken — some locations can provide it on a USB drive at the same $15.95 price. Not all locations offer this.
The digital file problem
FedEx can put your photo on a USB drive, but this does not work for the two most common digital use cases:
- US passport online renewal (travel.state.gov) — requires uploading a JPEG directly. A USB-only file is inconvenient and the file format may not meet the portal's specific digital specs.
- DS-160 visa application (ceac.state.gov) — requires a compliant digital JPEG upload.
For both of these, an online passport photo service is faster and more reliable than FedEx's USB option.
FedEx Office hours for passport photos
Most FedEx Office stores are open Monday–Friday 8 AM–8 PM, Saturday 9 AM–6 PM, Sunday 12 PM–6 PM. Hours vary by location. Passport photo availability depends on a photo associate being on duty.
Always call ahead to confirm your specific location has passport photo service available at your planned time.
Why FedEx passport photos sometimes get rejected
FedEx staff are trained on State Department requirements, but photos can still be rejected. Common reasons:
- Shadows on face or background — in-store lighting can cast shadows, especially if you're standing too close to the backdrop
- Head size out of range — head height must be 1–1⅜ inches (25–35 mm) in the 2×2 frame
- Non-neutral expression — slight smile, raised eyebrows, or open mouth
- Background not fully white — backdrop may photograph as slightly off-white or grey
- Glasses — prohibited in US passport photos since 2016; associates should catch this, but occasionally don't
FedEx does not offer a refund or free retake if photos are rejected at the passport acceptance facility.
FedEx vs other passport photo options
| Option | Price | Digital file | Online renewal | Rejection guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx Office | $15.95 | USB only (ask upfront) | No | No |
| CVS | $16.99 | No | No | No |
| Walgreens | $16.99 | No | No | No |
| Staples | $14.99 | No | No | No |
| UPS Store | $11.99–$15.99 | No | No | No |
| USPS | $35 (with application) | No | No | No |
| PixID.studio | $4.99 | Yes | Yes | Yes — free redo |
FedEx is one of the cheaper in-store options and has more locations than Staples or UPS. The USB digital option is a differentiator, but limited usefulness for online renewal.
FedEx vs CVS vs Walgreens
| FedEx Office | CVS | Walgreens | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $15.95 | $16.99 | $16.99 |
| Digital file | USB (ask upfront) | No | No |
| No appointment | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Same-day | Yes (~15 min) | Yes (~10 min) | Yes (~10 min) |
| Rejection guarantee | No | No | No |
| US locations | ~2,000 | ~9,900 | ~9,000 |
FedEx is the cheapest of the three and the only one with any digital option. CVS and Walgreens have far more locations.
What about RushMyPassport?
FedEx has a partnership with RushMyPassport — an expedited passport service. This is separate from the passport photo service. RushMyPassport helps you prepare and ship your passport renewal application faster than standard mail.
It is not an official US government passport acceptance facility. Prices for expedited processing start at around $119 and go up to $649 for same-day service. This has nothing to do with the $15.95 photo cost — the two services are independent.
When FedEx makes sense
FedEx is a good choice if:
- You need prints only (not a digital file for online renewal or DS-160)
- FedEx Office is more convenient than CVS or Walgreens near you
- You want a slightly lower price than CVS or Walgreens
If you need a digital file, or want to skip the trip entirely, an online service is cheaper and more flexible.
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