PassportPhotoFlowPassport photo near me? Take it at home instead
Looking for a place nearby? You can skip the trip: take the photo at home with your phone right now, have it checked against the main U.S. Department of State photo requirements, and print it at home or at any photo kiosk.
Photo counters and studios take passport photos in person, during opening hours. PassportPhotoFlow gets you a 2×2 photo checked against the same main requirements from wherever you are, plus the digital file for online renewal.
One-time purchase, no subscription. You see your checked photo before you pay.
Not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State or any government agency. We don't submit applications; government fees are separate.
How to do it
- 1
Stand in front of a plain white or off-white wall and have someone take the photo with your phone
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See the check right away and retake until every rule passes
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Download the digital file, or print the 4×6 sheet at home or at a photo kiosk near you
You download a digital photo file sized for online applications; the complete option adds a 4×6 print sheet.
In person or at home
| Photo counter or studio | PassportPhotoFlow at home | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Travel to the counter | Wherever you are, with your phone |
| When | During opening hours | Any time |
| Not happy with it? | Ask for another shot | Retake as often as you need before you pay |
| Digital file for online renewal | Ask the counter | Included with every order |
| Prints | Printed on the spot | 4×6 sheet with two 2×2 photos (complete option): print at home or any photo kiosk |
Good to know
- Your photo is checked against the main U.S. Department of State photo requirements (size, head position, background, glasses, expression, lighting) before you pay
- Take it at home in minutes with your phone
- We never digitally alter your face or background - we only crop and size your photo to the required 2×2 inch size
- Acceptance is decided by the passport agency and is not guaranteed
- Not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State or any government agency
Questions
Where can I print my passport photo near me?
Any photo kiosk or photo-printing service that prints 4×6 photos can print the sheet. Ask for actual size, with no cropping or fit-to-page, then cut along the guides.
Is a photo taken at home treated differently from a studio photo?
No. The same photo requirements apply to every photo, wherever it was taken. Our check covers size, head position, background, glasses, expression and lighting, and the agency makes the final decision.
How long does it take?
Take it at home in minutes with your phone
Take it at home now
Start nowOne-time purchase, no subscription. You see your checked photo before you pay.