Does UPS Store Do Passport Photos? Cost & Process (2026)

Quick facts

How The UPS Store passport photos work

Most locations are walk-in, no appointment needed. The process takes about 10–15 minutes.

1. Find a participating location — not all UPS Store locations offer passport photos. Use the store locator at theupsstore.com and confirm the location offers passport photo services before visiting. Call ahead.
2. Walk in and ask at the counter — no appointment required at most locations. During peak travel seasons (spring and summer) calling ahead is recommended.
3. Photo taken in-store — a team member photographs you against a white background and checks that the photo meets State Department requirements.
4. Two prints ready in ~15 minutes — you pay $11.99–$13.99 depending on location. No digital file is included.

Price varies — here's why

UPS Store locations are independently owned franchises. The base price cited by corporate is $11.99, but individual stores may charge up to $13.99. Call your local store to confirm the exact price before visiting.

This makes UPS Store one of the cheapest in-store passport photo options — cheaper than CVS ($16.99), Walgreens ($16.99), and FedEx ($15.95).

No digital file

The UPS Store does not provide a digital file with passport photos. This matters for:

• US passport online renewal (travel.state.gov) — requires uploading a digital JPEG. UPS printed photos cannot be submitted here.
• DS-160 visa application (ceac.state.gov) — requires a digital JPEG upload.

For both use cases, you need a digital passport photo service, not an in-store print.

Ship your renewal on-site

One genuine advantage of UPS Store over CVS and Walgreens: you can ship your passport renewal application (Form DS-82) via UPS Next Day Air® immediately after getting your photo — in the same visit. This is convenient if you're renewing by mail and want tracked, expedited delivery.

Important: The UPS Store is not an official Acceptance Facility. It cannot witness your passport application for first-time applicants. For that, go to a post office or other official acceptance facility.

Hours

UPS Store hours vary by location. Most are open Monday–Friday 8 AM–7 PM, Saturday 9 AM–5 PM. Some locations have different hours. Not all locations that are open offer passport photos — always confirm the service is available at your specific store before visiting.

Why UPS Store passport photos sometimes get rejected

UPS Store staff are trained on State Department requirements, but rejections still happen:

• Shadows on face or background — in-store lighting can cast shadows if you're too close to the backdrop
• Head size out of range — must be 1–1⅜ inches (25–35 mm) in the 2×2 frame
• Non-neutral expression — slight smile, raised eyebrows, or open mouth
• Glasses — prohibited since 2016; most associates catch this, but not always
• Background not fully white — backdrop can photograph as slightly off-white

UPS Store does not offer a refund or free retake if photos are rejected at the passport acceptance facility.

UPS Store vs other in-store options

UPS Store is the cheapest in-store option among major chains, and the only one that lets you ship your renewal in the same visit. But no digital file and limited locations compared to CVS and Walgreens.

When UPS Store makes sense

UPS Store is a good choice if:

• You need printed photos only and price matters
• You want to ship your renewal application on the same visit
• There's a participating UPS Store convenient to you

It's not the right choice if you need a digital file for online renewal or DS-160.

Frequently asked questions

See also

• CVS Passport Photo — Cost, Process, Hours
• Walgreens Passport Photo — Cost, Process, Hours
• FedEx Office Passport Photo — Cost and Process
• USPS Passport Photo — Official Acceptance Facility
• How to Print a Digital Passport Photo at Retail
• US Passport Online Renewal — Digital Photo Specs
• US Passport Photo Requirements — Full Guide