Compliant Passport Photos in Los Angeles

Unsure where to get passport photos nearby? You're in the right place.

Whether you want to take your passport photo in-store or do it yourself at home, this page will discuss all the options.

US passport photo requirements at the Los Angeles passport office

When applying for a US passport, certain criteria must be met. One of the principal elements of the enquiry is the passport photo. You need to have an appropriate photo that meets the requirements stated by the American authorities. The key requirements are the size of the picture, the position of the head, the facial expression, the color of the background, etc. In case these criteria are not met, both the photograph and the entire passport enquiry risk being denied.

Depending on the country, there exist unique passport picture regulations. For instance, the European or British criteria are different from those established by the American authorities. Because of the way the photos are digitised, the authorities can not accept pictures that do not meet these requirements.

US passport photo specifications

• Photos should be taken in color (NOT black and white)
• The applicant's face must be centered and front facing
• The clothes should be casual. Hats, head coverings and sunglasses are forbidden unless a signed certificate is presented by a physician verifying that the garment is to be used for medical purposes
• If the applicant is a baby, it is acceptable even if the child's eyes are not open or perfectly open. All other children must have their eyes open.
• Lighting should be adequate, so that there are no distracting shadows on the face or the background
• The photo must show the applicant's entire head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin
• The eye height must be between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3/8 inches (28mm to 35mm) from the bottom of the photo
• The height of the head must measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25mm to 35mm)
• All pictures must be 2x2 inch photos in size and up-to-date (taken within the last six months)
• The background of the photo ought to be white or off-white

Passport Photo Booth Near You

Why search for passport photo booths in Los Angeles if you can take a picture using your smartphone? Our app will crop your photo, erase the background, and check your photograph. 

It’s like having a photo booth in your hands, but better.

Simply take a self-portrait, upload it to our tool, and follow the instructions.

You can choose to get:

• Digital passport photo (sent to your email)
• Printed copies (2-3 day delivery)

Click the button at the top of this page to upload a picture and get started. You're three minutes away from the perfect passport photo.

Passport Photo Near Me [Los Angeles]

Where can I get a passport photo taken in Los Angeles? Check out these local passport photo locations.

Passport photos at Walmart

At Walmart, you could ask to print a US passport photo, but if so, you will get a 2x2 inches photo that costs $7,64. An alternative way of getting the passport photograph prints would be asking for a 4x6 inches dimensions photo, which will cost only 25¢ and it will have a pair of photos on it.

How can I make this hack work? Easy! When you go to Walmart make sure to have a layout with a couple of your passport pictures on it, and ask them to print the format in a standard photo dimensions (4x6 inch). This way you will have an extra photo in case you need it any day and it will be cheaper!

If you are unsure how to get prints of your US passport photo at a Walmart store, just read our Walmart store passport photograph print guidelines.

Walmart photo shops in Los Angeles, CA:

• South Gate, Walmart Supercenter #3180, 4651 Firestone Blvd
• Rosemead, Walmart Supercenter #5154, 1827 Walnut Grove Ave
• Pico Rivera, Walmart Supercenter #2886, 8500 Washington Blvd
• Compton, Walmart Supercenter #5807, 2100 N Long Beach Blvd
• Downey, Neighborhood Market #5603, 12270 Paramount Blvd
• Burbank, Walmart Supercenter #5686, 1301 N Victory Pl
• Downey, Walmart Supercenter #4132, 9001 Apollo Way
• Paramount, Walmart Supercenter #2110, 14501 Lakewood Blvd
• Hawthorne, Neighborhood Market #5604, 14441 Inglewood Ave
• Santa Fe Springs, Walmart Supercenter #2948, 13310 Telegraph Rd

Can I get my passport photos taken at CVS?

Another alternative to have your picture taken as well as printed is using the CVS pharmacy photobooth. This is generally available at nationwide pharmacy chains, including CVS. The photo shop service includes taking your photo, making sure that it meets State Department criteria and printing the required two copies for a total cost of $13.99. Travellers don't need to make appointments before getting passport-style photographs taken at CVS, but are highly recommended to call their local pharmacy in advance to be sure that the service is provided.

You can also simply prepare the US passport photo in advance and then simply get it printed at the CVS Pharmacy in Los Angeles, CA. Print our photograph template as a 4x6 inch photograph and you will get your passport photo prints in no time! Check how much it costs and how to do it step by step at our CVS passport photo prints guidelines.

CVS Pharmacy Stores in Los Angeles, CA:

• 201 NORTH LOS ANGELES STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
• 555 NORTH BROADWAY, #B101 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
• 210 WEST 7 TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90014
• 1050 W. SUNSET BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
• 812 S GRAND AVE LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
• 735 S FIGUEROA ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
• 1026 S. BROADWAY, SPACE A LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
• 2419 WORKMAN STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90031
• 1025 E. ADAMS BLVD., 1ST FLOOR LOS ANGELES, CA 90011
• 1919 SOUTH HOOVER ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90007

Does Rite Aid have photo services?

And the same happens with regard to the Rite Aid US passport photograph, you can print the photograph in a 4x6 inch photo template and have it printed for 19¢ rather than the normal Rite Aid passport photo, which can get up to $7. In addition, this kind of template can fit more photos! See our Passport Photos at Rite Aid lifehack!

Rite Aid Stores in Los Angeles, CA:

• 500 South BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90013
• 1744 West Sixth StreetLos Angeles, CA 90017
• 446 East Washington BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90015
• 1433 Glendale BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90026
• 111 East Avenue 26Los Angeles, CA 90031
• 1815 South Vermont AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90006
• 334 South Vermont AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90020
• 4633 Santa Monica BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90029
• 4322 South Figueroa StreetLos Angeles, CA 90037
• 1637 North Vermont AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90027

Passport photo at Walgreens Store

If Walgreens is where you would like to print your photo, do not forget that it needs to be done in passport style. But if you don’t want to worry about the measures, you could use our tool to prepare a template. Either way, you should comply with other specifications like the ones concerning facial expressions, posture, complements… Scroll up if you want to know them in more detail.

You can see how much it costs and how to do it step by step at our Walgreens passport photo prints instructions.

If you already have the photo template, you will only need to find the nearest Walgreens in Los Angeles, CA and visit it. There, you can print it in the postcard size (4 inch x 6 inch) for only 35c, in opposition to the usual 2x2 inch passport photo size. After that, you will only need to cut the photos.

Walgreens photo kiosks in Los Angeles, CA:

• 1625 W SUNSET BLVD - LOS ANGELES, CA 90026
• 6100 PACYFIC BLVD - HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
• 5451 W SUNSET BLVD - LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
• 2331 S ATLANTIC BLVD - MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
• 3724 CRENSHAW BLVD - LOS ANGELES, CA 90016
• 1501 VINE ST - LOS ANGELES, CA 90016
• 305 N BREED ST - LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
• 1500 E GAGE AVE - LOS ANGELES, CA 90001
• 1050 N HIGHLAND AVE - LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
• 2551 W MAIN ST - ALHAMBRA, CA 91801

Where it is possible to take a passport photo near me in other cities:

• Passport Photos San Diego 
• Passport Photos San Jose
• Passport Photos San Francisco
• Passport Photos Long Beach
• Passport Photos Oakland

How to Print a Passport Photo in Los Angeles?

Many local pharmacies and retail stores offer passport photo printing services. To find one, simply check out the retailers we discussed in the previous section.

Alternatively, you can print a passport photo with Passport Photo Online. Once you create your digital image, we'll deliver printed copies to your mailbox for free (expect a 2-3 business day delivery).

Sources:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/digital-image-requirements.html