US Photo Guide · March 2026
Passport Photos Near Me: Every Location & Price (2026)
Searching passport photo near me, passport photos near me, or where to get passport photos near me? This guide lists the most common passport photo locations in the U.S. — chain stores, shipping centers, and members-only options — plus where to get a passport photo online without leaving home.
Written by the PixID.studio compliance team · Updated March 2026 · Official source: U.S. Department of State — passport photos (travel.state.gov).
TL;DR: The eight most common places that take U.S. passport photos in person are CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, USPS, UPS Store, FedEx Office, Staples, and AAA (members). Or skip the drive: PixID online for $4.99 with a digital file and AI verification.
Quick compliance example: common rejection mistakes vs a submission-ready result.
Master comparison: passport photo locations & prices
Prices and services vary by location — always confirm with your store. The table below is a practical snapshot for passport photo locations many Americans use when they search passport photos near me.
| Location | Price | Digital copy? | Walk-in? | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS | $16.99 | +$3.99 | Yes | 9am–10pm | Not all locations |
| Walgreens | $16.99 | Included | Yes | 9am–9pm | Use store locator |
| Walmart | $7.64 | No | Yes | varies | Cheapest in-store |
| USPS | $15.00 | No | Yes | Post office hrs | Can apply for passport too |
| UPS Store | $14.99 | Some | Yes | varies | Can ship application |
| FedEx Office | $15.95 | Some | Yes | varies | USB at select locations |
| Staples | $17.99 | No | Yes | store hrs | Not all stores |
| AAA | Free | No | Members | office hrs | Must be AAA member |
| PixID (online) | $4.99 | Yes | N/A | 24/7 | From home, AI verified |
For a deeper price breakdown, see passport photo cost comparison and cheapest passport photo options.
How to find the nearest passport photo location
Use each brand’s official locator — filter for photo or passport services where available:
- CVS: cvs.com → store locator → look for locations with Photo or passport services; call ahead if unsure.
- Walgreens: walgreens.com → find a store → confirm Photo / passport availability (many list passport photos explicitly).
- Walmart: walmart.com → store finder → choose stores with a Photo Center (often Supercenters).
- USPS: tools.usps.com → find locations → filter for passport services if you also want to apply; photo service hours may differ from retail window.
- UPS Store: theupsstore.com → location search; franchise hours vary widely.
- FedEx Office: local.fedex.com → print & ship locations; confirm passport photos by phone.
- Staples: staples.com → store locator; not every store offers passport photos.
- AAA: aaa.com → office locator → verify free member passport photos at that branch.
UK readers: post-office services differ — see UK passport photo at the Post Office and GOV.UK — photos for passports.
Why consider online instead of “near me”
- No driving or parking — create a compliant file from your couch.
- No waiting in line at a photo counter during peak hours.
- $4.99 on PixID with instant AI checks against official proportions.
- Money-back guarantee if your output does not meet the stated compliance criteria.
- Digital JPEG ready for online passport renewal or visa uploads; many retail packages still focus on prints.
The $0.35 print hack (PixID digital + any store)
After you download your verified file from PixID, you do not have to pay $16.99 for two prints at a pharmacy:
- Download PixID’s 4×6 print template (two 2×2 images on one sheet).
- Order a standard 4×6 photo print at CVS Photo, Walgreens Photo, or Walmart Photo online for pickup.
- Pay about $0.35–$0.42, cut the prints apart, and attach per your application instructions.
Typical total: about $5.34 (PixID $4.99 + print ~$0.35). Details: $0.35 passport photo print guide.
“Near me” searches without wasted trips
Call ahead for booth maintenance—retired printers are surprisingly common. Ask whether staff can print visa sizes beyond US 2×2; not every location updates software.
Urban vs rural
Rural applicants may face 45-minute drives for a $16 drugstore photo; an online-first workflow plus grocery pickup print often wins on total time.
Before you drive, sanity-check the same US requirements a booth is supposed to meet, and the top rejection reasons our engine sees. For lighting setup at home, see lighting mastery and the named compliance checks PixID runs before you pay.
Official U.S. passport photo rules are summarized on travel.state.gov. Biometric framing for many countries aligns with ICAO Doc 9303.
EV charging lots
Malls with fast chargers cluster photo kiosks nearby—use wait time to review digital proofs instead of idling in line.
Accessibility
Confirm wheelchair-accessible booths; older units may require steps.