CVS Passport Photo—Prints, Prices & Comparison

CVS Passport Photo — Service Details & Alternatives Comparison

1. SERVICE DETAILS & COMPARISON

   CVS Passport Photo Service — Quick Answers

   Does CVS take passport photos?

   Yes, many CVS Photo Centers take walk-in passport photos — two 2×2″ prints for $17.99, ready in minutes, no appointment.

   How do I know if my local CVS offers passport photos?

   Not every store offers it. Use the CVS store locator filter Photo & Passport Photo, or call ahead.

   Does CVS check that passport photos meet U.S. requirements?

   CVS Photo uses the Kodak Moments Passport & ID Photo System, which auto-checks size, head position, and other rules against current U.S. State Department requirements.

   What if my passport photo is rejected by a government agency?

   If a government agency rejects the passport photo, CVS offers a money-back guarantee (subject to the terms).

   

   How much does a CVS passport photo cost?

   CVS charges $17.99 for the in-store passport photo service — that covers two 2×2″ printed photos.

   Optional add-ons:

   • Digital copy (email): +$3.99
   • Two extra prints: +$3.99
   • Photos on a Kodak Moments 8GB USB: +$10.99

   CVS sometimes runs coupons (e.g. $2 off). Keep an eye out for coupons on the service page.

   A cheaper option is printing your own 4×6 template with passport photos as a standard print (~$0.32–$0.42) at CVS.

   How CVS passport photos compare to other stores

   CVS is a common walk-in option for U.S. passport photos, but not always the cheapest. Compare it with Walgreens, Walmart, and The UPS Store on price, digital add-ons, appointments, and the cheaper 4×6 template print route.

   Option	CVS	Walgreens	Walmart	The UPS Store
   In person	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
   Online	No	No	Yes	No
   Physical passport photos	$17.99	$16.99	$7.64	$11.99
   Quantity	2	2	2	2
   Cheapest path*	$2.95 + $0.42	$2.95 + $0.39	$2.95 + $0.16	No
   Digital copy	Yes — $3.99	Yes — free	No	No
   Digital on USB	Yes — $10.99	Yes — extra fee	No	No
   Retake / refund if rejected	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
   Store locator	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
   Appointment	No	No	No	Optional
   Turnaround	~15–30 min	~15–60 min	~15–30 min	~15–30 min
   4×6 template print	Yes — $0.42	Yes — $0.39	Yes — $0.16	No
   Passport applications accepted	No	No	No	No

   * Cheapest path: You can get your passport photo at PhotoBooth Online for $2.95 — a digital file and a ready-to-print 4×6 template. Then print that template at a store: at CVS it’s $0.42, at Walgreens $0.39, at Walmart $0.16. The UPS Store doesn’t print pre-made 4×6 templates, so this budget route isn’t available there. With PhotoBooth Online you can print at any local store; the total is $2.95 + whatever that store charges for a 4×6 print.

   How to get passport photos for $2.95 (Step-by-Step with PhotoBooth Online)

   1

   Upload or take a photo

   On PhotoBooth Online, tap Upload Photo or Take Photo. A front-facing selfie in good light is enough.

   2

   Get a 2×2″ passport photo

   The tool removes the background, crops to 2×2″, and checks U.S. rules. Choose white background. Retake Photo is free.

   3

   Preview, then checkout

   Check the preview. If it looks right, tap Continue.

   4

   Pay $2.95 — Digital plan

   You get a 600×600 px file (online applications) and a 4×6″ print sheet with 6 photos (store printing). An expert reviews your photo before delivery.

   5

   Download both files from email

   Use the 600×600 px file for travel.state.gov. Save the 4×6″ sheet to print at CVS (~$0.42), Walmart, or Walgreens.

   

   How to print your 4×6 passport template at CVS

   1

   Go to CVS Photo → Prints → 4×6. Don’t use Passport — that’s the $17.99 in-store service, not a regular print.

   2

   Sign in, upload your ready 4×6 sheet.

   3

   Set 4×6, quantity 1, glossy or matte. In the preview, the whole sheet must show — turn off auto-crop / zoom if CVS cropped it.

   4

   Pick a store, pay (~$0.32–$0.42). Orders by 7:00 PM local = same-day pickup.

   5

   Collect at the Photo counter, cut the 2×2″ photos along the guides.

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   Remember: you’re ordering a standard 4×6 print, not the passport photo service.

   

   Where can I print a 4×6 template instead of CVS and how much does it cost?

   CVS

   $0.42*

   Walgreens

   $0.39*

   Walmart

   $0.16*

   USPS

   Not offered

   UPS

   Not offered

   At Home

   Free

   Rite Aid

   Discontinued

   Any Print Shop

   From $0.16

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   Verified July 2026. *Prices shown for CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart apply to online print orders and do not include shipping. Check the exact delivery cost in your cart at checkout.

   Can I print my own 2×2 passport photo at CVS?

   Not as a single 2×2 file. CVS doesn’t offer a standalone 2×2 print size, and the in-store passport photo service ($17.99) is only for photos taken at the counter. If you already have a compliant photo, print it as a standard 4×6 sheet instead:

   1

   Create a print-ready 4×6 template with several 2×2 passport photos on one sheet.

   2

   Upload that template to CVS Photo and order a standard 4×6 print — not Passport.

   3

   Pay $0.42 for the print (starting price; bulk can be lower), pick it up, and cut the 2×2″ photos along the guides.

   Can I get a digital copy at CVS?

   Yes — but only as an add-on to the in-store passport photo service ($17.99 for two prints), not as a standalone online product. At select locations you can get a digital copy by email for an extra $3.99, or on a Kodak Moments USB for $10.99. CVS Photo doesn’t sell a digital passport file on its own if you skip the walk-in service.

   Where can I get a digital copy and how much does it cost at other stores?

   CVS (in person)

   $3.99*

   Walgreens (in person)

   Free*

   The UPS Store (in person)

   Not offered

   USPS (in person)

   Not offered

   Walmart (online)

   Not offered

   PhotoBooth Online

   $2.95

   Rite Aid

   Discontinued

   Costco

   Discontinued

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   Verified July 2026. *At Walgreens and CVS, the digital copy is included only with in-store passport photos — not sold separately.

   Do I need an appointment or can I just walk in?

   No appointment — walk in at a participating CVS with a Photo Center. Photos are usually ready in minutes. Not every store offers the service, and a trained photo associate must be on duty, so call ahead or check the store locator before you go.

   What are CVS operating hours?

   Passport photos are available during store hours, which vary by location — often roughly 9:00 AM–9:00 PM on weekdays, with shorter hours on Sundays. Photo counter hours can be shorter than pharmacy hours, and 24-hour stores don’t always offer passport photos around the clock. Check Store Hours for your location in the CVS store locator (Store/Filter/Conveniences/Photo & Passport Photos/Store Hours).

   Where can I take passport photos at CVS near me?

   1

   Open the CVS Store Locator

   Go to the CVS Store Locator. The photo filter is not applied by default.

   2

   Search by ZIP code, city, or state

   Type your ZIP, city, or state — or tap Use my location.

   3

   Apply Photo & Passport Photo

   Tap Filter → Conveniences → Photo & Passport Photos → Apply. Confirm Filtered by: Photo & Passport Photos at the top.

   4

   Open store details

   Choose a store. Check Store Hours and the phone number.

   5

   Call ahead, then walk in

   Confirm passport photos today. No appointment. Two 2×2″ prints ≈ $17.99, ready in minutes.

   

   

   

   What passport photo sizes does CVS offer?

   CVS’s walk-in Passport & ID Photo service produces one official print format: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm). For $17.99 you get two printed photos, ready in minutes. The Kodak Moments Passport & ID Photo System crops and checks the image against current U.S. passport and visa rules (head size, background, positioning).

   That same 2×2″ format covers most in-store requests: U.S. passport, U.S. visa, green card / USCIS forms, and general ID photos — all through the same counter service.

   Use this guide to learn current details about CVS passport photo service, to compare prices by different retailers, and cheapest path to get your passport photos.

   Written by: PhotoBooth Online Editorial Team

   Updated: 07/14/2026