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Walgreens Passport Photo Results—Now From Home!

Walgreens passport photo results are now possible without the trip to the store.

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Take your picture at home. No driving or waiting in line
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100% passport photo compliance

How do our mobile and web apps work?

Snap the perfect biometric passport photo in under 3 minutes!

Find out just how simple it can be!

Take or upload a photo

Take or upload a photo

Use a photo you already have or take a new one. We'll double-check it and make sure it passes all compliance tests.

Get your photo tuned-up by AI

Get your photo tuned-up by AI

Our AI system will crop, resize, and adjust the background of your image.

Get expert verification

Get expert verification

One of our experts will carefully review your passport photo, providing you with feedback in under a minute!

Key benefits of using our passport photo tool

Get comfy at home, grab your phone, and snap a few pictures. End up with a result you’re 100% satisfied with!

Take a passport photo with only your smartphone
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Passport photo acceptance guarantee

Independence

No need to drive or wait in line. Take a photo wherever you are with only your smartphone.

Trusted service

Over a million users worldwide, 18 million photos processed, and thousands of 5-star reviews on TrustPilot.

Professional support

Questions or doubts about your photos? Our photography experts and support agents will be happy to help you out.

Acceptance guarantee

Once you place your order, our AI and human expert will verify your photo to ensure it's 100% compliant.

Passport photo-taking tips

Follow these guidelines to create the perfect passport picture.

Distance from the camera while taking a passport photo
1

Consider the distance

Keep your front-facing camera 16–20 inch (40–50 cm) away from the face. For rear cameras, keep a 4–6 foot (1–2 meter) distance.

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2

Keep your head and body straight

Look directly into the camera and avoid tilting your body. Remember, portrait mode is unacceptable for passport photos.

Passport photo lighting
3

Prepare good lighting

Take your passport photos in a daylight setting, like near a window on a sunny day. Shadows on your face or in the background are not permitted.

US passport photo services at Walgreens

Here’s a quick overview of all requirements for your photo.

Biometric photo
Passport photo size icon

Size

2x2 in

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Resolution

301 dpi

Online submission icon

Is it suitable for online submission?

Yes

Printable passport photo icon

Is it printable?

Yes

Passport photo background icon

Background Color

Image definition parameters icon

Image definition parameters

Head height: 1.29 in

Bottom of the Photo to the Eye Line: 1.18 in

Need more info on passport photos? Read these FAQs

Your Ultimate Guide to Passport Photos From Walgreens

Looking for a new passport or photo ID, you might want to check out your local Walgreens.

For generations, the neighborhood pharmacy chain has been helping Americans get two quality passport photos that meet all of the US Department of State’s requirements. 

Walgreens compared to CVS & PhotoAiD®

Have a look at this comparison table to see which service best caters to your specific needs. 

 

Walgreens

CVS

PhotoAiD®

Appointment required

No

No

No

Working hours

avg. 9:00 am-9:00 pm

avg. 9:00 am-9:00 pm

24/7

Availability by today

Yes

Yes

Digital only

Digital passport photo availability

No

No

Yes

Home delivery

No

No

Yes

Acceptance guarantee

Yes 

Yes

Yes

Price

$16.99

$16.99

$13.95 (digital)

$16.95 (printed photos + delivery)

 

Passport photos at Walgreens—service details 

With Walgreens' handy passport photo service, you can get two professionally produced 2x2 images within an hour or less. 

Plus—

Walgreens ensures that all passport photos meet the US government's strict guidelines, thanks to their cutting-edge biometric tools ensuring correct size, background, and head positioning.

Flexible hours and no-appointment photo service

Most Walgreens stores are open from dawn till dusk (typically, 9:00 am–9:00 pm) and do not require appointments for passport photos.

Just stroll in and have your passport picture taken on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Regrettably, Walgreens' passport photo service is only available in-store. There's no option for ordering passport photos online on Walgreens.com or having your photos delivered. 

However, using one of the apps mentioned below, you can order and print your passport photos online, thereby bypassing the queue at the pharmacy.

With Passport Photo Booth App for iOS or Passport Photo Maker App for Android, you can take your ideal passport photo whenever you please—on your own terms.

Digital passport photos at Walgreens

If you need digital passport photos for online renewals, you'll have to search elsewhere. 

Walgreens only provides physical prints.

That said, you can print digital passport photos at Walgreens that have been inserted onto a 4x6” passport photo template.

With our service, you receive an instant digital passport photo, and the option to print your photos at any Walgreens outlet (or other printing service), saving up to 15% off the regular Walgreens passport photo price.

How much does it cost to get passport photos at Walgreens?

What is the cost of passport photos at Walgreens?

A Walgreens passport photo will cost you $16.99 for 2 US passport photos, printed instantly at any Walgreens photo center.

Where can you get passport photos at Walgreens?

With over 8,700 outlets across the country, finding a Walgreens near you is simple.

However, be sure to check their store locator or search "Walgreens passport photo near me" on your favorite search engine, as not all locations offer passport photo service.

Listed in the chart below are a few locations with extended Walgreens passport photo hours in select cities (providing passport service 24 hours a day):

City

# of 24-hour locations

Recommended location

New York City

52

296 FLATBUSH AVE. Brooklyn, NY 11217

Los Angeles

10

3201 W 6TH ST. Los Angeles, CA 90020

Chicago

65

7113 CERMAK RD. Berwyn, IL 60402

Houston

17

3317 MONTROSE BLVD. Houston, TX 77006

Phoenix

10

3402 N CENTRAL AVE. Phoenix, AZ 85012

Last update: 9/26/2023

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