BERKELEY, CA · PASSPORT PHOTOS

Get Your Passport Photos in Berkeley, California

Skip the lines and take your passport photo at home with Perfect Passport.

Whether you prefer visiting a local pharmacy or using a professional studio, there are plenty of walk-in options for passport photos in Berkeley. However, if you want to save time, you can also use Perfect Passport to snap a compliant photo from the comfort of your own home.

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Why Taking Your Passport Photo at Home is the Smartest Choice

With Perfect Passport, you can take your photo from anywhere in Berkeley using just your smartphone. For only $7.95, our software ensures your image meets strict State Department compliance rules before you even submit it. We guarantee your photo will be accepted by the government, or you get your money back. It's the easiest way to check this task off your travel to-do list.

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HOME VS. WALK-IN

Why most applicants skip the trip.

	Perfect Passport (home)	Walk-in
Typical price	$7.95 digital · $12.95 with prints	$15 – $20 for 2 prints
Time required	~2 minutes	30 – 60 min round trip
Where	Anywhere with a phone	Store hours only
Compliance check	Automatic, instant	Cashier judgement
Retakes	Free, unlimited	Pay again
Money-back if rejected	Yes	Rare

WALK-IN OPTIONS

Where to get passport photos in Berkeley.

If you'd rather not take it yourself, here are the major chains and independent studios in Berkeley that accept walk-ins for U.S. passport photos. Hours and prices change — always call ahead.

National chains

AAA Berkeley Branch

Chain

1775 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA

4.3 · 364 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

AAA location at 1775 University Ave. Member discount applies

Hours: Mon 9a–6p · Tue 9a–6p · Wed 9a–6p · Thu 9a–6p · Fri 9a–6p · Sat Closed · Sun Closed
Price: $10.00 members / $15.00 non-members
Phone: (510) 898-7600

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

2310 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

4.0 · 8 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 2310 Telegraph Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 8a–9p · Tue 8a–9p · Wed 8a–9p · Thu 8a–9p · Fri 8a–9p · Sat 9a–9p · Sun 9a–9p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (510) 848-5121

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1050 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

3.5 · 34 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1050 Gilman St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–10p · Tue 7a–10p · Wed 7a–10p · Thu 7a–10p · Fri 7a–10p · Sat 7a–10p · Sun 7a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (510) 528-8274

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

2201 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

3.1 · 126 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 2201 Shattuck Ave.. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~10 minutes

Hours: Mon 8a–7p · Tue 8a–7p · Wed 8a–7p · Thu 8a–7p · Fri 8a–7p · Sat 9a–6p · Sun 12–6p
Price: $14.95
Phone: (510) 204-0775

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

3167 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA

2.9 · 63 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 3167 College Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~10 minutes

Hours: Mon 8a–7p · Tue 8a–7p · Wed 8a–7p · Thu 8a–7p · Fri 8a–7p · Sat 10a–6p · Sun Closed
Price: $14.95
Phone: (510) 597-1624

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

2801 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA

2.8 · 12 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 2801 Adeline St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–10p · Tue 7a–10p · Wed 7a–10p · Thu 7a–10p · Fri 7a–10p · Sat 7a–10p · Sun 7a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (510) 981-8392

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The UPS Store

Chain

2342 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

2.7 · 110 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 2342 Shattuck Ave.. Pricing varies by franchise — call to confirm

Hours: Mon 8:30a–6:30p · Tue 8:30a–6:30p · Wed 8:30a–6:30p · Thu 8:30a–6:30p · Fri 8:30a–6:30p · Sat 8:30a–4:30p · Sun Closed
Price: $11.99 – $14.99
Phone: (510) 843-8288

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The UPS Store

Chain

1400 Shattuck Ave. Ste 12, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA

2.7 · 103 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 1400 Shattuck Ave. Ste 12. Pricing varies by franchise — call to confirm

Hours: Mon 8a–6p · Tue 8a–6p · Wed 8a–6p · Thu 8a–6p · Fri 8a–6p · Sat 9a–5p · Sun 10a–3p
Price: $11.99 – $14.99
Phone: (510) 647-9706

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Walgreens

Chain

1050 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

2.6 · 110 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1050 Gilman St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–10p · Tue 7a–10p · Wed 7a–10p · Thu 7a–10p · Fri 7a–10p · Sat 7a–10p · Sun 7a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (510) 528-8274

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Independent studios in Berkeley

Metro Publishing

Local studio

2440 Bancroft Way UNIT 105 Street Level, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

4.8 · 66 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Metro Publishing is a local business in Berkeley, California, that provides passport photo services alongside its standard publishing offerings. Walk-in customers can expect convenient street-level access on Bancroft Way and quick photo processing during regular business hours, Monday through Saturday. Customers are encouraged to call for pricing before their visit.

Hours: Mon 10a–5:30p · Tue 10a–5:30p · Wed 11a–5:30p · Thu 10a–5:30p · Fri 10a–5:30p · Sat 11a–4p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (510) 644-1999

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Easy Copy & Print Center

Local studio

2930 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705, USA

4.7 · 60 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Easy Copy & Print Center is a local print shop in Berkeley, California, that provides document services and passport photography. Walk-in customers can expect convenient, on-the-spot passport photo services during their regular business hours, Monday through Saturday. Please call the store directly for current pricing information.

Hours: Mon 10a–5:30p · Tue 10a–5:30p · Wed 10a–5:30p · Thu 10a–5:30p · Fri 10a–5:30p · Sat 11a–4p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (510) 549-2277

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PostalAnnex

Local studio

2425 Channing Way ste b, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

4.5 · 28 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

PostalAnnex is a local shipping and business services center in Berkeley that offers convenient passport photo services. Walk-in customers can expect to have their photos taken and printed on-site to meet official government requirements during regular operating hours. Please call for pricing before your visit.

Hours: Mon 10a–6p · Tue 10a–6p · Wed 10a–6p · Thu 10a–6p · Fri 10a–6p · Sat 10a–3p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (510) 548-4680

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Berkeley Live Scan

Local studio

1110 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA

4.3 · 18 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Berkeley Live Scan is a local business providing fingerprinting and passport photo services. Walk-in customers seeking passport photos should plan their visit around the location's limited morning and early afternoon hours, as they are closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Customers are encouraged to call for pricing before arriving.

Hours: Mon 9:30–11:30a · Tue Closed · Wed 9:30–11:30a · Thu Closed · Fri 9:30–11:30a · Sat 9:30a–1:30p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (510) 544-7226

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Montclair Photo

Local studio

6170 Antioch St, Oakland, CA 94611, USA

4.1 · 99 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Montclair Photo is a photography business serving the Berkeley area that provides professional passport photo services. Walk-in customers can visit the shop seven days a week between 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM to have their passport pictures taken. Please call the business directly for pricing details.

Hours: Mon 9:30a–6p · Tue 9:30a–6p · Wed 9:30a–6p · Thu 9:30a–6p · Fri 9:30a–6p · Sat 9:30a–6p · Sun 9:30a–6p
Price: Varies
Phone: (510) 339-3686

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URGENT TRAVEL · NEAREST PASSPORT AGENCY

Closest in-person passport agency to Berkeley.

San Francisco Passport Agency

450 Golden Gate Ave. 3rd Floor, Suite #3-2501. San Francisco, CA 94102. · About 15 miles across the Bay from Berkeley

Appointments are strictly for life-or-death emergencies or urgent international travel within 14 days.

FAQ

Passport photo questions, Berkeley edition.

Can I take my own passport photo in Berkeley?

Yes, you can take your own passport photo in Berkeley using a smartphone or digital camera. The State Department allows DIY photos as long as they meet all federal requirements, including proper lighting and a plain white or off-white background.

What size and format does a U.S. passport photo need to be?

A U.S. passport photo must be exactly 2 by 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size. The image must be in color, printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper, and your head must measure between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.

Can I wear glasses or a hat in my U.S. passport photo?

No, you cannot wear glasses in your U.S. passport photo, even if you wear them daily in California. Hats and head coverings are also prohibited unless you submit a signed statement verifying they are worn daily for religious or medical reasons.

Are passport photos for babies and young children different?

The basic size and background rules are the same, but the State Department is slightly more lenient with infant photos. For example, a baby's eyes do not need to be entirely open, and you can lay them on a plain white sheet to take the picture.

Do I need a new photo to renew my passport?

Yes, you must submit a new photo when renewing your passport, even if your appearance hasn't changed. The State Department requires all passport photos to be taken within the last six months to accurately reflect your current appearance.

How long does it currently take to get a passport?

Routine passport processing currently takes 4 to 6 weeks, while expedited service takes 2 to 3 weeks. Keep in mind that mailing times can add up to two weeks on each end of the process, so Berkeley residents should plan ahead.

Where is the closest U.S. Passport Agency to Berkeley?

The closest regional agency is the San Francisco Passport Agency, located at 450 Golden Gate Ave. This facility is strictly for travelers with life-or-death emergencies or urgent international travel within 14 days, and you must make an appointment by phone.

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