US Photo Guide · March 2026
Does Target Do Passport Photos? No — Here Are Your Best Options (2026)
If you searched Target passport photo or does Target do passport photos: Target does not offer passport photo services under its own brand. The practical workaround many shoppers use is the CVS Pharmacy (or MinuteClinic) inside many Target stores — often the closest same-day option while you are already in the parking lot.
Written by the PixID.studio compliance team · Updated March 2026 · Experience: thousands of U.S. passport-style validations. Official source: U.S. Department of State — passport photos (travel.state.gov).
TL;DR: No Target passport desk. Best nearby: CVS (~$16.99, often inside Target), Walmart (~$7.64), or PixID online ($4.99) + cheap 4×6 print.
Does Target take passport photos?
No. Target has not offered a dedicated in-store passport photo service comparable to Walmart Photo Centers or drugstore passport counters. There is no “Target passport photo” SKU — so plan for alternatives before you shop. U.S. submissions must follow State Department rules; global biometric photo standards are published by ICAO.
CVS inside Target — your closest fix
CVS Pharmacy (and sometimes MinuteClinic) operates inside many Target locations. Those CVS photo counters typically offer walk-in passport photos at the same national ballpark as standalone CVS stores — often around $16.99 for two prints. Hours follow that CVS, not general Target floor hours — check the store locator.
This is why “Target passport photo” searches still send people to Target: the CVS-in-Target combo is a real same-day option, even though the service is not Target-branded. For detail, read our CVS passport photo guide.
Alternatives comparison
Typical U.S. options when you need a compliant 2×2 passport photo:
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PixID.studio | $4.99 | Online; digital + 4×6 template; add ~$0.35 retail print. |
| Walmart | ~$7.64 | Often lowest walk-in capture at big-box Photo Centers. |
| CVS (incl. CVS-in-Target) | ~$16.99 | Same-day; check if your Target has CVS inside. |
| Walgreens | ~$16.99 | Often near Target in retail clusters. |
The $0.35 print hack
Get a compliant file from PixID, download the 4×6 sheet with two 2×2 photos, and order it as a standard 4×6 at Walmart, CVS, or Walgreens photo kiosks — often $0.35–$0.42. Total about $5.34 vs. ~$17 for drugstore passport packages. See 4×6 print guide.