Yes — Walgreens does passport photos at most of its stores, and you don't need an appointment. According to walgreens.com, a Walgreens passport photo costs $16.99 for two printed 2×2 in photos, and a free digital copy is emailed to you with the purchase (as of October 2026). The prints are typically ready a few minutes after the photo is taken. Below is what's included, how a visit works, the State Department rules your photo has to meet, and a cheaper online option if you'd rather take the photo at home.
As of October 2026, Walgreens lists its passport photo service at $16.99 for two government-compliant printed photos. Here is what the package includes according to the Walgreens Photo site:
Looking up the Walgreens ID photo cost for something other than a U.S. passport? Walgreens describes the same photo service for "a passport book or other ID cards." For a specific format or document, check walgreens.com or call your store before you go, since availability can differ by location.
No. Walgreens says you do not need an appointment — passport photos are a walk-in, in-store service available at most Walgreens locations. The service is not available for online ordering; you have to be photographed at the store.
Hours vary by location, and the photo counter may keep shorter hours than the pharmacy or the store itself. Check the hours for your specific store on walgreens.com or call ahead, especially in the evening or on weekends.
The emailed digital copy is handy to keep, but the State Department has its own rules for photos uploaded to an online renewal: the file must be the original, unedited photo and meet the same appearance rules as a printed one. Walgreens does not say on its passport photo page whether the emailed copy is formatted for online renewal, so check the file against the State Department's digital photo guidance before you upload it.
Wherever you get the photo, a State Department employee decides whether it's acceptable. The main rules, from travel.state.gov and the State Department's Foreign Affairs Manual:
The State Department says unacceptable photos are the number one reason it puts passport applications on hold. Most problems come down to a few things you can spot yourself, at Walgreens or anywhere else:
If something looks off when the associate shows you the shot, ask for a retake before it's printed.
A Walgreens visit is the easy choice if a store is nearby and you want prints in minutes. If you'd rather not make the trip, or you only need a digital file, an online service costs less. With Photo-Visa.Online you take the photo yourself (a friend with a phone is enough), upload it and get a file that is cropped to 2×2 in with the head sized to the State Department range. We do automated cropping to 2×2 in, a background check and a compliance check — we don't change your face. You see the result before paying.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Digital photo | $7 | 2×2 in digital file, automated crop and checks |
| Print-ready layout | $10 | Digital file plus a 4×6 in sheet you can print at any photo lab and cut into 2×2 in photos |
| Manual processing | $10 | A specialist reviews the photo; includes an acceptance guarantee |
The acceptance guarantee applies only to the Manual processing plan — the $7 and $10 automated plans do not include it. Every order includes one free re-upload of the source photo within 30 days, so if your first shot has a shadow or closed eyes you can replace it. For setup tips, read how to take a passport photo at home, and check the full 2×2 inch photo specifications.
For a side-by-side look at prices, see our CVS vs Walgreens vs Walmart passport photo comparison, or compare all the in-person options in passport photo near me vs online. Planning a different store? We also cover the Walmart passport photo, the USPS passport photo, The UPS Store and Costco.
Yes. Walgreens offers passport photos in-store at most of its locations. Use the store locator on walgreens.com to confirm your store has photo service.
As of October 2026, Walgreens lists $16.99 for two printed 2×2 in photos, with a free digital copy emailed with the purchase. A USB copy costs extra.
Yes. Walgreens says no appointment is needed — you can walk in during photo counter hours, which vary by store.
Walgreens says printed photos are typically available a few minutes after the photo is taken.
Walgreens describes its photos as government compliant, but the final decision is always made by the State Department. Check the prints for shadows, glasses and closed eyes before you leave the store.
Take a photo against a plain white wall, upload it and see the cropped 2×2 in result before you pay — $7 for the digital file or $10 with a print-ready 4×6 in layout. Start your US passport photo online.