Thread: Cheapest place to get a passport photo taken?

Originally Posted by Winsomemore

Target? JC Penny? Local camera shop?

TIA.

I've had my passport photo taken at CVS on two different occasions (once for my passport, the other for a job app). I don't remember the cost, but it was quick and acceptable

Originally Posted by Romulus

I've had my passport photo taken at CVS on two different occasions (once for my passport, the other for a job app). I don't remember the cost, but it was quick and acceptable

Thanks. CVS, Walgreens, Auto Club...those all sound good.

I just want it done right the first time so they don't mail it back to me to redo.

I think I paid $10 at the UPS store for mine. It was real quick and I got 4 photos

Originally Posted by Winsomemore

Wow. City Hall???? I wonder if the Downey City Hall does it?

The Passport Card....is only good for Mexico and Canada i think...I don't anticipate any travel to those countries.

By the way...I've been trying to buy a house in Chino for over a year but haven't found the right one yet....

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Edit: Called and asked.....Downey City Hall does not offer that service....oh well.......

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Edit #2: From Welcome to Travel.State.Gov re: the Passport card:



link U.S. Passport Card

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Correction: The City Hall AREA in Chino Hills. My wife & I were the only one's there, and we were in and out in less than 30 minutes including all the paperwork. Of course we had or 4th expired PP so it was fairly easy. And yes, good only for those areas you mentioned, but good at any U.S. airport

got mine at walgreens too. really easy. they use a computer that makes sure the photo complies with the guidelines.

I remember I got the pictures at a machine at the Santa Monica pier. I also used it for my student Eurorail card. Ah.... good times. Apparently it you can just do it at the post office too but that is hit/miss. Don't put it off though and safe travels.

Walgreens is where I got mine, 7.99 for one, 50cents for each extra

Kinko's / FedEx. I had mine done there in Pasadena a year or 2 ago. $8 - 10 or so.

I do this alot for visa's, I get to expense it so I don't hunt too much for costs. CVS, Walgreens, UPS, Kinkos/Fedex all work great and get the job done. The specific post offices that do it are usually by appointment but work fabulous, just be sure to ask if they will take a photo at the time you make the appt.