Passport Photos in St. Louis

If you need to make a passport style photo in St. Louis and are looking for a more comfortable alternative that is less expensive and faster than a photography studio, you've found the right place! If you are in St. Louis and want to take the picture on your own, or are looking for a photobooth close to you, keep reading to discover where to get a passport photo in St. Louis, as well as the requirements the photo is required to fulfill.

US passport photo requirements at the St. Louis passport office

Americans are obligated to fulfill the official requirements if they desire to apply for a US passport. One of the most important things with regard to a passport request is the passport photo. To obtain the correct photo you have to meet the guidelines, namely: facial expression, photograph size, head position, background color etc. If your photograph does not fulfill these conditions, both the photograph and the whole passport application will get refused.

American passport photo guidelines are different from, e.g., Australian and British criteria. As a consequence of the way the pictures are digitized, American authorities can't accept pictures that do not comply with these requirements.

US passport photo specifications

• All pictures have to be 2 inches x 2 inches size photos and taken within the last six months
• The background of the photograph has to be white or off-white
• Photographs must be in color (NOT black and white)
• The applicant's face must be in the center and facing forward
• Lighting is required to be correct so that there are no distracting shadows on the face of the applicant or background
• Clothing should be casual. No hats, head coverings or sunglasses may be worn unless an official statement from a specialist is provided, proving that the garment is to be used for medical purposes
• The picture must feature the applicant's full head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin
• In case the applicant is a baby, it is valid even if the eyes of the child are not open or perfectly open. The rest of children must have their eyes absolutely open.
• The height of the head has to measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25mm to 35mm)
• The height of the eyes must be between 1-1/8 inches and 1-3/8 inches (28mm to 35mm) from the bottom of the photo

Passport photos near me St. Louis

You don't really need to leave the house to acquire a passport photo in St. Louis. This is the quickest, easiest and most recommended way, because by using our mobile photo app or online passport photo service, you will be assured to have the right photo that will meet all the requirements mentioned above. It will be ready in in a minute, and with the guarantee of acceptance by US officials.

It should be considered that Americans can take passport photographs online, but it is not possible to submit passport applications online. You need to complete the form by hand. In this case, you can go to a St. Louis passport application center and ask for a copy to fill in, or you can simply download the passport application form (DS-11) and fill it out by hand.

Where can I get a passport photo taken in St. Louis?

There are many places where you can get a passport photograph: photo booths, shipping stores, pharmacies, post offices or licensed photo studios. Unluckily, these places just propose you a limited choice and sometimes have expensive prices, so the best choice is to have your picture taken yourself. You can take as many photos as you wish and without spending too much - use an online photobooth to save time and money!

Ask a friend to photograph you or set up a tripod about 10 feet away from where you are. Please be aware that selfies are not allowed. After choosing the best shot, upload your picture to our passport photo service or app and... ready! The passport photo booth app will take care of the rest.

when you take a picture you like, simply download the passport picture template and visit your nearest photo printing store to get a print in the corresponding US passport photo size (2x2 inch / 51x51 mm). As for the passport photo template, it should be printed as a 4x6 inch photo, so that there would be 4 passport style pictures that only need to be cut out!

US Passport Photo Online - Photo Booth App

Have you ever spent time looking for a photo booth nearby? Well, you could save yourself some time and take the photograph using your phone! Our app ‘Passport Photo Online’ will crop your photograph, erase the background, and check your photograph. It’s like having a photobooth in your hands but better!

Nowadays everything is becoming digital, and at ‘passport photo online’ we are big fans of advanced technology and Artificial Intelligence. We have developed a way of having everything that a regular photobooth would have but with AI. This ensures that the photo you take is ideal for a US passport. This app is unique because it makes sure everything is perfect so your photo will not be rejected, however, a normal photo booth just takes a couple of photographs, without considering whether your eyes were actually open or not. If you are looking for a cheaper, faster, and more comfortable solution switching to digital photo booths is the answer.

Taking a passport photo is not as time-consuming as it might seem. You don’t need to be an expert or a photographer or go to an old-fashioned photo booth. You just need to make sure that you meet all the requirements for the picture, like the background color, the dimensions of the photograph, the facial expression… And use a digital photo booth that will adjust the photo to the requirements for the official US passport photo.

How to print a passport photo in St. Louis?

After uploading you photograph, our passport photo verification tool will adjust, edit and check your photo for compliance with the requirements. If the photograph is acceptable, you will have a moment to choose a printing option. You can choose between downloading the photo, receiving it by email or having the prints sent to your home. If you choose the download option, you can go to any photo shop or kiosk with your digital photo and have it printed.

Photo Booth in St. Louis

If you are searching for a photobooth to take your photographs you may find some around St. Louis. But remember that not all the traditional photobooths have instructions so you will need to know them before going to one, some of the requirements include posture, hair, clothes and complements…

Passport Photo Online will help you by cropping, resizing, validating your photos, and even erasing your background which also gives you the freedom to capture a photo wherever you want, at home, in the park, on a walk, in a shop… It will add the necessary fixes to ensure that the lighting is appropriate and that it doesn’t obscure your face or that you don’t have complements that get in the way.

Can I get my passport photos taken at CVS?

Another alternative to have your photo taken as well as printed is to use the CVS pharmacy passport photo service. This is generally available at nationwide pharmacy chains, including CVS. The photo store service includes taking your photo, ensuring it meets State Department criteria and printing the necessary two copies for a total cost of $13.99. Tourists don't need to make appointments before having passport-style photographs taken at CVS, but should call their local pharmacy earlier to be positive that the service is available.

You can also just prepare the US passport photo before and then only print it at the CVS Pharmacy in St. Louis, MO. Print our picture template as a 4x6 inch photo and you will get your passport photograph prints in no time! Check how to do it step by step and how much it costs at our CVS Pharmacy passport photo prints tutorial.

CVS Pharmacy photo kiosks in St. Louis, MO:

• 301 N. NINTH ST. ST. LOUIS, MO 63101
• 3925 LINDELL BLVD. SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
• 4171 LINDELL BLVD. ST. LOUIS, MO 63108
• 3430 S. GRAND BLVD. ST. LOUIS, MO 63118
• 4100 GRAVOIS AVE. SAINT LOUIS, MO 63116
• 5055 ARSENAL ST. ST. LOUIS, MO 63139
• 3431 UNION BLVD. ST. LOUIS, MO 63115
• 6211 DELMAR BLVD SAINT LOUIS, MO 63130
• 60 HAMPTON VILLAGE PLAZA ST. LOUIS, MO 63109
• 4255 HAMPTON AVE SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109

Passport photo at Walgreens Store

You can easily print your US passport picture at Walgreens. If using our service to prepare a template, you don't need to worry about the photo size or correct framing. However, you should remember that an inappropriate posture, facial expression or banned items might cause a photo’s rejection. That’s why we encourage you to learn the photo requirements. Scroll up to take a look at the US passport photo requirements. You can see how to do it step by step and how much it costs at our Walgreens passport photo prints guidelines.

If you have the template generated, find the nearest Walgreens store in St. Louis, MO and you don’t need to ask for a 2” x 2” (2 inch x 2 inch) passport photo. All you have to do is print the template at 4x6 inch size like a postcard for only 35c. After having the photograph printed you just need to cut the photos out of the printed template.

Walgreens Stores in St. Louis, MO:

• 1530 LAFAYETTE AVE -  SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
• 1400 N GRAND BLVD -  63106
• 3660 VISTA AVE - SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
• 4218 LINDELL BLVD - SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
• 3631 GRAVOIS AVE - SAINT LOUIS, MO 63116
• 115 N EUCLID AVE -  SAINT LOUIS, MO63108
• 4140 S BROADWAY - SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118
• 2315 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD - SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
• 2510 STATE ST - EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL 62205
• 3720 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD - SAINT LOUIS, MO 63115

Where it is possible to find passport photobooths near you:

• Passport Photos Kansas City
• Passport Photos New York
• Passport Photos Los Angeles
• Passport Photos San Francisco
• Passport Photos Chicago

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