How much are passport photos at Staples?
Staples sells passport photos through three separate listings on its own site: prints only, a digital file, and a prints-plus-digital bundle. Secondary pricing roundups report figures from about $15 to $25 depending on which of those three you choose, but Staples doesn't publish one fixed nationwide price on the product pages themselves, and not every store has the Travel Services counter that takes the photo, so confirm price and availability with your local store first.
Three products, not one price
Staples' own site lists passport photos as separate SKUs: prints only, a digital file you can upload elsewhere, and a bundle of both. That's the real reason reported prices vary across review sites, roughly $15 at the low end for prints only up to around $25 for the bundle, rather than one retailer simply charging different amounts in different places.
What you're paying for
You get two 2 x 2 inch prints, or a digital file sized for passport and visa uploads, usually ready the same day. If your photo fails the check once you're home, most stores will retake it, but that trip costs time you don't get back if the original photo was never going to pass.
Frequently asked questions
Does every Staples store take passport photos?
No. Not every location has a working Travel Services or Copy & Print counter for it, so call ahead to confirm before you go.
Is Staples cheaper than CVS or Walgreens for passport photos?
Roughly comparable. Staples' prints-only price is in the same range as CVS and Walgreens; the bundle option costs more because it adds a digital file.
Can I check my photo passes before paying for prints?
Yes. Run it through the free checker below first; you only pay $9 for the compliant digital file once it passes, with your money back if a printed copy still gets rejected.
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