Print a Costco Passport Photo [For Just $0.17]

How does it work?

Get the perfect biometric photo in 3 minutes or less.

Check out just how simple it is!

Snap or upload a photo

That's the only thing you need to do. Snap or upload a photo - we'll take care of the rest.

AI prepares the photo

Artificial Intelligence will check your photo, crop it to the right size and remove the background.

Expert verification

Our Photo Expert will make additional verification to check if your photo meets the official requirements.

Digital or print photos

You can download a digital version and order a printout which we will send within 2-4 days. Delivery is free!

Why?

Take a biometric photo conveniently without leaving home

You save time and money

Convenience

Don't waste time, effort or money. You can take your passport photo without leaving home.

Professional service

Over 1 million people have used our services within the past 11 years. Our Photo Experts are available 24/7.

Money-back guarantee

We guarantee the authorities will accept your photo(s) or we will refund double your purchase cost!

Satisfaction guarantee

Take as many photo shots as you want - you pay only when you are satisfied.

How to take a photo?

Taking a photo for your ID has never been so easy.

Follow these simple instruction to take the perfect ID photo.

Body-camera distance

The distance between the face and the camera should be about 40 cm. Ideally the photo should be taken by the other person.

Posture: Straight ahead

Place your face in front of the lens. Hold the camera at eye level and keep neutral face expression.

Lighting

Stand facing the light source, for example an exposed window. The background will be cut out, don't worry about it.

Print U.S. Passport Photo at Costco at the cost of 17c

Print a Costco Passport Photo [For Just $0.17]

Size

Width: 2 in

Height: 2 in

Resolution

301 dpi

Is it suitable for online submission?

Yes

Image definition parameters

Head height: 1.29 in

Bottom of the Photo to the Eye Line: 1.18 in

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More about Costco Passport Photo - Requirements

Costco passport photo service overview

Now that all in-store Costco photo centers have been closed for some time, customers looking for the retailer’s legendary passport photos (and low prices) have been forced to look elsewhere for document pictures. Even the online photo center Costco currently provides for its members does not list passport photos in its service catalog. However, a workaround does exist that allows Costco members to print 2 U.S. passport photos on a single 4x6” template.

Costco passport photo cost

Print a U.S. Passport Photo at a Costco store for only 17¢ - discover our technique to save on passport photo printing.

It is very simple: just use a 4x6 inch photo template e. The 4 x 6-inch template can fit more U.S. passport photos and can be printed for only 17¢.

You can use this lifehack for any type of document photo–just select the 4x6 template print on the retailers photo center website. The 4x6 template will consist of 2 (two) passport photos 2x2 inches in size each.

	Walmart	AAA	Passport-Photo.online
Price	$7.44	$10/$15	$13.95
Availability by today	Yes	Yes	Digital only
Home delivery	Yes	No	Yes
Coupon option	Only on large orders	No	No
Appointment	No	No	No
Working hours	avg. 7:00am-8:30pm	avg. 8:30am-5:00pm	24/7

Cheap passport photos at the Costco Photo Center

In order to get your 17¢ passport photos, you will need to

Generate a 4 x 6 inch passport photo template using the professional Passport Photo Online tool.
Visit the Costco Photo Center website and upload your postcard template.
After your print is ready, you can finally cut out the photo and attach it to your U.S. passport application.

2 passport photos at Costco for less

The default dimension of a postcard template is 4x6 inches and it can fit 2 U.S. passport photos that are 2x2 inches in size. Passport Photo Online makes it possible to still print passport photos using Costco’s online photography storefront in 2023–all for significantly less than comparable services.

Guidelines: taking Costco passport pictures

Use Passport Photo Online to prepare a professional U.S. passport photo and a template with 2 (two) passport photos. This way you’ll get 2 (two) passport photos on one printout. There are some requirements for the passport photo that you should consider - below we list the basic U.S. passport photo requirements:

Do not smile or frown - maintain a neutral facial expression.
Your face should be fully visible in the photo.
Use a white or off-white background.
Do not wear extravagant clothes or uniforms.
Religious clothing is allowed.
No headphones or glasses are allowed in the photo.
Jewelry must not hide your facial attributes.

Infant and baby passport photos at Costco

It’s not only adults who need passports while traveling. Newborn babies, infants, toddlers - everyone regardless of age must carry a passport to prove their identity when traveling abroad. However, the U.S. passport photo requirements for infants are the same as those for adults with two notable exceptions. In their passport photos, babies and infants:

can smile
don’t have to look directly at the camera
don’t need to have their eyes open.

You can easily get a U.S. baby passport photo printed from Costco by following these instructions:

simply visit Passport Photo Online and select “U.S. baby passport photo”,
take a photo of your child and, within just a few moments, you will see a preview with the compliance check according to the official requirements,
you can now download the printable U.S. infant passport photo template,
once you have your photo template just visit the Costco Photo Center website and print it out as a 4x6 inch photo,
you can then cut out your baby’s passport photos, and attach them to the passport application.

Visa photos at Costco

On the Costco Photo Center website you can order prints for your visa documents. Visit Passport Photo Online or download the mobile app, choose the visa document you want to apply for, take a picture, and get your printable visa photo template. Again, you will need to print the photo template as a 4x6 inch (10 x 15cm) photo and simply cut out the visa- size photos.

Premium Passport Photo Online service

Simply upload a photo to the Passport Photo Online website or app, and the tool will convert the image into a professional passport photo that meets all the official requirements. Select one of the 3 options:

Receive the digital photo and passport photo template.
Order a photo/template with the correct background and a guarantee of acceptance by any government office. The image is expertly reviewed and costs only $13.95.
All of the above, plus a printed copy will be sent to your address for only $16.95.

Last update: 3/24/23

About the document

Get 2 (two) passport photos for just $0.17! Upload a photo, download a 4 by 6 inch photo template, and order your passport photos on the Costco Photo Center website for just 17 cents.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Can I get a passport photo at Costco?

Costco no longer offers passport photo printing services, however there’s another, cheaper option to get your passport photo from Costco - you can upload a 4x6 inch photo template on the Costco Photo Center website and have it printed as a postcard size photo. This will give you 4 passport size photos and cost you only 17 cents.

Can you print photos at Costco?

No, you cannot. All Costco locations in the U.S. have discontinued in-store printing.

Can I print passport photos at Costco?

You can easily print pictures that you have in a digital format. If you want to get 6 passport photos for just $0.17, make sure to get a photo template earlier (you can do it with our framing tool) and simply print it as a 4*6 photo.

Can you order photos online from Costco?

Yes, you can order photos through Costco's website and pick them up within 1 hour.

How to get a passport photo at Costco?

Use Passport Photo Online to create a 4x6” U.S. passport photo template, upload it to costcophotocenter.com, then pick it up at your preferred Costco location or have it delivered to a U.S. address.

Does Costco do passport photos?

Yes, you can get it taken in a Costco Pharmacy for $5.34 or simply take a passport photo with our tool and print it out in the nearest Costco for just 17 cents.

How much is a 4x6 inch print at Costco?

The price for a 4x6 photo at Costco is 17 cents.

Do all Costco's do passport photos?

Costco stores no longer offer passport photos.

How can I get a passport photo at Costco?

What can I print at Costco?

You can easily print pictures that you have in a digital format. If you want to get 2 passport photos for just $0.17, make sure to get a photo template earlier (you can do it with our framing tool) and simply print it as a 4*6 photo.

Did Costco discontinue its passport photo printing services?

Yes, it has. Since 2021, Costco has shut down all in-store photo services, including passport photos.

Is Costco photo printing good quality?

The prints you order on the Costco website are of good quality and have been considered ‘very good’ by customers.

Can I return Costco photos?

Yes - the Costco return policy allows its customers to return photos.

Can Costco print photos from an iPhone?

Yes. You can upload photos from your iPhone or Android phone to the Costco app.

Which Costco takes passport photos?

Costco has officially closed down all of its photo centers, however you can still order photo prints on the Costco Photo Center website or using the Costco app.