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Shoppers Drug Mart
1,300+ locations
Jean Coutu
360+ locations
Staples
300+ locations
Walmart
400+ locations
UPS
360+ locations
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Canadian Passport Photos Near You—All You Need to Know
Looking for the best place to get your Canadian passport photos? To find the most convenient option, you can search for “passport photos near me” in your preferred search engine.
Regardless of where you live—be it Ottawa or a mountain community in British Columbia—the Internet will provide you with several options to choose from. Just remember to keep your location on.
Canadian passport photos near me—provider comparison
With so many locations available, what’s the best choice for your Canadian passport photo?
The table below compiles the service details of major passport photo providers. Compare their offers to see which one best caters to your needs.
Shoppers Drug Mart | Jean Coutu | Staples | Walmart | The UPS Store | Passport Photo Online | |
Price | $19.99 | $13.80 | $21.99 | $16.97 | $14.99 | $11.95 |
Appointment | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Average working hours | 8 am–10 pm | 9 am–10 pm | 9 am–9 pm | 7 am–11 pm | 9 am–6:30 pm | 24/7 |
Digital image | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Home delivery | N/A | N/A | Yes (for prints) | No | No | Yes |
Acceptance guarantee | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes |
Let’s have a look at some of the highlights of each passport photo provider.
Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart is currently Canada’s most widespread passport photo provider—with more than 1,300 locations offering biometric photographs for ID documents and travel visas.
Shoppers Drug Mart will provide you with two Canadian passport photos for $19.99. You can also get a digital image downloaded onto your private USB key. However, the staff notifies customers that Passport Canada doesn’t allow digital images for applications.
Most stores require appointments for all their services, so we advise you to call them before visiting. It’s possible to take your newborn’s or baby’s Canadian passport photo there as well.
The photos are ready within 10–15 minutes. There’s no information about home delivery or any acceptance guarantee.
👉 Read more about Shoppers Drug Mart passport photo service.
Jean Coutu
Most of the 400 Jean Coutu pharmacy locations in Canada offer passport photo-taking services. Before visiting the one that’s nearest you, contact the store to confirm whether they offer this service. The same goes for baby passport photos or pictures for children under the age of five.
Apart from that, you don’t have to call in advance since Jean Coutu offers walk-in service—just visit the store during working hours. One passport photo costs $13.80 plus tax.
You can also download your digital passport photo—all you need is a code from your receipt. There’s no information on whether an electronic copy costs extra.
Jean Coutu guarantees that the ID photos taken at their stores meet the latest official standards. In case of rejection, the staff will re-print your photos for free and give you a Jean Coutu gift card.
👉 Read more about Jean Coutu passport photo service.
Staples
Founded in 1991, Staples offers its passport photo services in more than 300 stores across Canada. If you happen to need something extra to your traditional Canadian passport photo, Staples can equip you with document photos from 39 different countries.
No need to contact the store or book an appointment—simply visit a location near you and ask the Staples staff for a passport photo service. Your pictures will be ready within minutes, and you have a choice of getting printed or digital passport photos.
Staples prides itself on being family-friendly. Thus, you can visit the store with your children regardless of their age—Staples employees responsible for taking passport photos are trained to prepare the best possible conditions, even for the youngest travellers.
Passport photo-taking service at Staples costs $21.99, and you can retake your pictures for free if they get rejected.
💡 Pro tip: You can print your passport photos at Staples for as little as $0.24 with a 4x6-inch template. Get one with Passport Photo Online and be sure of a 100% compliance guarantee.
Walmart
Famous in the US, Walmart offers its passport photo services at more than 400 locations across Canada as well.
There’s no need to book an appointment beforehand; however, customers must pay for their photos online and show the confirmation email to the Walmart employee during their visit. You’ll get two passport photos taken in-store for $16.97, stamped and ready for your passport application.
The retailer does not offer photo service for infants. Contact your nearest Walmart store for further details on children’s passport photos.
👉 Read more about Walmart passport photo services.
The UPS Store
With more than 360 locations, most UPS stores offer Canadian passport photo and document shipping service for passport applications. Best of all, you can visit them without making an appointment.
For $14.99 (+ tax), you’ll receive two printed photos or a digital copy of your passport photo. The complete package—two printed passport photos and an electronic copy—will cost you $24.99 plus tax.
Your passport pictures will be ready within 5–10 minutes. The UPS store also offers child passport photos, but only for kids aged three and older. Infant or baby passport photo service is not offered.
If Passport Canada does not approve your passport photos, the UPS store will re-take them for you for free.
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Sources:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/photos.html
https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/photospecs-e.pdf
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FAQ
The best place to take your passport photos will depend on your needs. Go through both our online and physical locations lists and choose the one that suits you best.
Jean Coutu offers the lowest price for Canadian passport photos—$13.80 plus tax. You can also prepare your passport photos at home and pay only $11.95. Check Passport Photo Online for this convenient and time-saving option.
Brick-and-mortar stores that offer passport photos are usually reliable, but if you’re hunting for cheaper options, you might want to avoid Shoppers Drug Mart—taking passport photos there will cost you $19.99.
The average cost of Canadian passport photos among major passport photo providers is $16.35 (plus tax).
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