Get your new passport photo taken at CVS!

Passport photos are available in select CVS Pharmacy locations.

No. Both adults and children cannot wear uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage attire in Passport photos. If you plan to take a Passport photo after working in a uniform, it is recommended to change into an unlettered shirt before your photo

No. You do not need an appointment to take a Passport photo at CVS.

You will receive your printed Passport photo within minutes of having your photo taken.

Wear clothing you would normally wear daily. You can wear jewelry and do not need to remove facial piercings.

• Uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage patterns
• Hats or head coverings are only allowed for religious or medical purposes
• Glasses and sunglasses are not allowed in Passport photos
• Headphones
• Masks

Eyeglasses are not allowed in Passport photos. If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, you must submit a signed statement from your doctor with your Passport application.

The U.S State Department specifies photos must have a neutral facial expression with both eyes open and mouth closed.

You may only wear a head covering if you submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is required to be worn in public or a signed doctor's statement verifying the item is used daily for medical purposes. It is recommended to keep hair and face coverings out of your face to ensure facial recognition systems can work properly. If you wear a hat or head covering for religious or medical purposes, please click here for more information about passport photo compliance

Yes, CVS takes Passport photos for all ages including babies, infants, and children.

Passport photos are accepted if an infant's eyes are not open or entirely open. Any children older than infants must have their eyes open.

CVS Pharmacy is not an acceptance facility for Passport applications and does not issue Passports. Visit click here for more information about Passport applications and renewals.

You do not need to bring anything with you when you arrive at a CVS Pharmacy to have your photo taken.

The correct photo measurement is 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size. The subject’s head should be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.

Unfortunately, you are not able to order your Passport photo online on CVS.com®. Passport photos must be taken in store at one of our CVS Pharmacy locations.

Yes. We use the KODAK Moments Passport & ID Photo system, which automatically verifies that your photos meet all requirements for passport photos.

If your photo fails government compliance, return it with your receipt to any CVS Pharmacy store. For more info regarding return policies visit our return policy FAQs.

Taking your passport photo at CVS is easy. Just go to your local CVS with a Photo Center and ask a colleague to take your Passport photo using the Kodak Moments Passport & ID Photo System. Before taking your photo, remove any accessories such as glasses or hats. You can’t smile in Passport photos, so just relax and let the colleague snap a photo of your neutral expression.

Passport photo applications have a spot to staple your photo, staple each side of the print vertically with two staples as close to the outer edges as possible.

In select locations, in addition to your Passport photo, you will be given the option to receive a digital copy for $3.99. The digital copy is accessible through email.

Visa photos are available in select CVS Pharmacy locations.

Most embassies require a photo measurement of 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size. The subject’s head should be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. Be certain to confirm the visa photo guidelines for the country you plan to visit before submitting final documentation.

Yes, your Visa and Passport photos can be identical.

A Passport is a travel document issued by the government of a traveler's native or adopted country and verifies proof of citizenship. A Visa is a temporary document issued by the government of the country you are visiting which allows you to be in their country for a certain period of time.

Yes, a passport will serve as an alternative to a REAL ID. Under the REAL ID Act, starting May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state ID to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. For more information on the REAL ID Act, you can visit the Department of Homeland Security's website. If you need a passport photo, CVS offers government-compliant passport photos at our Photo locations.

Conveniently take ID photos at your local CVS Pharmacy location by using the CVS Passport photo service. Printed ID photos will be available immediately after your photo is taken.

ID photos taken at CVS can be used for a variety of uses like:

• Passports
• Visas
• Work IDs
• Most other ID cards