How much are passport photos at Walgreens?
Passport photos at Walgreens cost $16.99 for two 2 x 2 inch prints as of July 2026. It is a walk-in service at most stores: a staff member takes the photo and prints it the same day, usually in minutes, and many locations will email you a digital copy on request. Prices vary slightly by location, so confirm at your store. The cheaper route is to take the photo yourself, check it against the official spec online, and print it on a standard 4x6 sheet at the same Walgreens photo kiosk for about 35 to 40 cents.
What you get for $16.99
The standard Walgreens passport photo service is two 2 x 2 inch color prints on photo paper, taken in store by an employee against a white background, sized to the US State Department spec. No appointment is needed at most locations and the prints are ready the same day. Many stores also send a free digital copy to your email if you ask, which is useful for online passport renewal.
What the fee does not include is a guarantee against government rejection. Store photos still get refused for shadows, glare, head size, or expression, and if that happens you pay the full price again for a retake.
The $0.35 alternative at the same store
A 2 x 2 inch passport photo is just a crop. If you take a compliant photo at home (plain white wall, even light, neutral expression), you can lay two copies on a standard 4x6 print and order it from the Walgreens photo kiosk or website for roughly 35 to 40 cents, then cut it out. Same paper, same printer, a fraction of the price.
The part that actually matters is compliance: head size between 1 and 1 3/8 inches, eyes in the right band, background truly white, no shadows. Upload your photo here and we check it against the official spec and generate the exact 4x6 print sheet. The check is free; you pay $9 only if your photo passes, with a money-back guarantee if the photo is rejected.
Frequently asked questions
How much are passport photos at Walgreens?
$16.99 for two 2 x 2 inch prints as of July 2026. Prices can vary a little by location.
Do I need an appointment for a Walgreens passport photo?
No. It is a walk-in service at most stores with a photo department, and the prints are usually ready within minutes.
Does Walgreens give you a digital passport photo?
Many locations will email you a digital copy free on request alongside the printed set. Ask when the photo is taken.
Is Walgreens or CVS cheaper for passport photos?
Walgreens is slightly cheaper as of July 2026: $16.99 versus $17.99 at CVS. Walmart is far cheaper at around $7-8 (see /guides/walmart-passport-photo-cost), and printing your own compliant photo as a 4x6 costs under a dollar. Full retailer-by-retailer comparison at /guides/passport-photo-cvs-walgreens-usps-costco.
Can I get a discount on Walgreens passport photos?
Walgreens occasionally runs in-app coupons, often around Black Friday or major travel weekends, that drop the price to about $11.99. Additional sets of two photos beyond the first cost $4.99 each.
Now check your photo against the official spec
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