Prices checked September 2026 · chains price nationally

Passport photo near me: every option, priced

The chains price nationally, so "near me" has a predictable answer anywhere in the US: Walmart $7.64, The UPS Store $11.99 to $13.99, USPS $15 by appointment, FedEx Office $15.95, Walgreens $16.99 (free digital copy included), CVS $17.99 (digital about $3.99 extra, select locations). All sell two 2 x 2 prints. And the nearest option of all is the phone in your hand: no rule requires a professional photographer, and you can check your own photo against the official rules free.

Every nearby option, compared

Prices are the chains' published national figures as of September 2026; franchise stores (The UPS Store) set their own. Confirm at your location. Not on the list on purpose: Costco, Sam's Club, Rite Aid and Target no longer take passport photos.

The option with zero distance

The State Department's own guidance describes taking the photo yourself: stand facing the camera against a plain white or off-white wall in even light, no glasses, no hat. From there, the free checker measures your photo against the published figures (including head size, with the face detected on your device), and $9.99 buys the compliant file plus a printable sheet of six you can print at any of the stores above for under a dollar.

Near-me questions

Where can I get a passport photo near me?

Almost every neighborhood has several options: CVS and Walgreens photo counters, Walmart photo centers, The UPS Store, FedEx Office, and participating post offices by appointment. Chains price nationally, so the cost near you is predictable: $7.64 at Walmart up to $19.99 at Staples. The nearest option of all is your phone: no rule requires a professional photographer.

What is the cheapest passport photo near me?

Among stores, Walmart at $7.64 for two prints. Cheaper than any store: taking the photo yourself against a plain wall, checking it free against the published rules online, and printing a sheet at a photo kiosk for under a dollar.

Can I get a digital passport photo near me?

Mostly no; counters sell prints. Walgreens is the exception, including a free emailed digital copy with its $16.99 purchase; CVS charges about $3.99 extra in select locations. If the application is online (DS-160, online renewal), the digital file is the whole point, and an online maker delivers it without a trip.

Do I need an appointment for passport photos near me?

Only at the post office: USPS photo service works by appointment at participating locations. CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, The UPS Store and FedEx Office generally take walk-ins during store hours.

Are passport photo booths or machines near me acceptable?

Be careful: the US visa guidance explicitly rejects low quality vending machine photos, and any photo must meet the same published figures regardless of who took it. If you use one, check the result against the rules before submitting it.