Getting yours passport photo right - including the pose, background, position, and a neutral facial expression - is critical. More applications are delayed for issues with passport photos than any other problem.
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Where to Get a Passport Photo Taken
You can get a passport photo taken at various convenient locations. There are literally tens of thousands of locations available so you should have no problem finding a place to take a passport photo near you.
- Passport Application Acceptance Facilities: Some facilities, such as post offices, offer photo services when you apply for a passport.
- Pharmacies & Retail Stores: Popular stores like CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart provide passport photo services.
- Shipping Centers: Both FedEx and UPS stores offer passport photo services at select locations.
- Professional Photography Studios: Though more expensive, professional studios also offer passport photos.
- Take Your Own Passport Photo: Follow guidelines to take a photo at home, ensuring it meets official requirements like white background, neutral expression, and no eyeglasses.
Cost of Passport Photos
The price of a passport photo ranges in price from about $7 to $17, depending on the store or facility where you have it taken and how many photos you have printed.
You will typically pay the most at passport offices that offer this service. However, it may be worth the additional cost for the convenience of getting your passport picture taken at the same location where you are applying for a new passport.
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For answers to more of your passport photo questions, check out our Passport Photo FAQ for everything you need to know including:
- 9 Things That Can Get Your Passport Photo Rejected
- What to Wear in Your Passport Photo
- How to Take a Passport Photo at Home
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