SAN DIEGO, CA · PASSPORT PHOTOS

Get Your Passport Photos in San Diego, California

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

If you prefer an in-person visit, we have listed 14 chain locations and 4 independent studios across San Diego below. However, you can save time by using our convenient home option to snap a compliant photo right from your smartphone.

See walk-in options in San Diego ↓

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Why Taking Your Passport Photo at Home is the Smart Choice

With Perfect Passport, you can take your photo from anywhere in San Diego for just $7.95. Our software ensures full State Department compliance by automatically checking your image against official guidelines. If your photo is rejected for any reason, we offer a full money-back guarantee. It is a simple, reliable way to get your passport photo without leaving the house.

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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 San Diego.

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

National chains

The UPS Store

Chain

4075 Park Blvd Ste 102, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

4.8 · 223 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 4075 Park Blvd Ste 102. 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: (619) 550-5310

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The UPS Store

Chain

501 W Broadway Ste A, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

4.6 · 476 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 501 W Broadway Ste A. Pricing varies by franchise — call to confirm

Hours: Mon 8a–6:30p · Tue 8a–6:30p · Wed 8a–6:30p · Thu 8a–6:30p · Fri 8a–6:30p · Sat 9a–5p · Sun 11a–4p
Price: $11.99 – $14.99
Phone: (619) 232-0332

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The UPS Store

Chain

1804 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA

4.6 · 290 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 1804 Garnet Ave. 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: (858) 273-6661

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

10787 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126, USA

4.3 · 47 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 10787 Camino Ruiz. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 8a–10p · Tue 8a–10p · Wed 8a–10p · Thu 8a–10p · Fri 8a–10p · Sat 8a–10p · Sun 8a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (858) 437-0761

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

4029 43rd St Ste 700, San Diego, CA 92105, USA

4.3 · 34 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 4029 43rd St Ste 700. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 8a–10p · Tue 8a–10p · Wed 8a–10p · Thu 8a–10p · Fri 8a–10p · Sat 8a–10p · Sun 8a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (619) 521-9753

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

925 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA

4.3 · 24 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 925 Orange Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–11p · Tue 7a–11p · Wed 7a–11p · Thu 7a–11p · Fri 7a–11p · Sat 7a–11p · Sun 7a–11p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (619) 435-6354

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

602 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114, USA

4.2 · 41 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 602 Euclid 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 8a–9p · Sun 8a–9p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (619) 321-1614

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

301 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

4.1 · 16 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 301 University Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 8a–12a · Tue 8a–12a · Wed 8a–12a · Thu 8a–12a · Fri 8a–12a · Sat 8a–12a · Sun 8a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (619) 325-0423

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

7510 Hazard Center Dr Suite 211, San Diego, CA 92108, USA

4.0 · 169 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 7510 Hazard Center Dr Suite 211. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~10 minutes

Hours: Mon 8a–8p · Tue 8a–8p · Wed 8a–8p · Thu 8a–8p · Fri 8a–8p · Sat 9a–6p · Sun 12–6p
Price: $14.95
Phone: (619) 294-3877

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

5504 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111, USA

3.8 · 18 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 5504 Balboa Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 8a–10p · Tue 8a–10p · Wed 8a–10p · Thu 8a–10p · Fri 8a–10p · Sat 8a–10p · Sun 8a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (858) 495-9155

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

3462 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123, USA

3.5 · 81 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 3462 Murphy Canyon Rd. 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: (858) 573-0515

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The UPS Store

Chain

5694 Mission Center Rd Ste 602, San Diego, CA 92108, USA

3.1 · 138 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 5694 Mission Center Rd Ste 602. Pricing varies by franchise — call to confirm

Hours: Mon 8a–7p · Tue 8a–7p · Wed 8a–7p · Thu 8a–7p · Fri 8a–7p · Sat 9a–5p · Sun 10a–5p
Price: $11.99 – $14.99
Phone: (619) 298-8213

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

532 C St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

3.1 · 129 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 532 C St. 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: (619) 645-3300

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

4425 Convoy St Ste 200B, San Diego, CA 92111, USA

3.1 · 65 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 4425 Convoy St Ste 200B. 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: (858) 560-8514

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Independent studios in San Diego

George's Camera

Local studio

3837 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

4.6 · 478 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

George's Camera is a dedicated photography store in San Diego, California, offering camera equipment and professional imaging services. Walk-in customers can expect convenient passport photo services available Monday through Saturday. Please call the store directly for current passport photo pricing.

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 Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (619) 297-3544

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PostalAnnex

Local studio

3960 W Point Loma Blvd # H, San Diego, CA 92110, USA

4.6 · 77 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

PostalAnnex is a local shipping and mailing center in San Diego, California, that provides on-site passport photo services. Walk-in customers can expect quick, compliant photos taken during regular business hours, Monday through Saturday. Please call the store directly for current pricing and availability.

Hours: Mon 8:30a–6p · Tue 8:30a–6p · Wed 8:30a–6p · Thu 8:30a–6p · Fri 8:30a–6p · Sat 9a–4p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (619) 224-9930

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A official passport photo

Local studio

2353 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110, USA

4.4 · 17 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Located in San Diego, A official passport photo is a dedicated photography service specializing in compliant passport and ID photos. Walk-in customers can expect quick, professional service during their operating hours from Wednesday through Saturday. Prospective clients should call for pricing before visiting.

Hours: Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 9a–5p · Thu 9a–5p · Fri 9a–5p · Sat 9a–1p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (619) 223-1661

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PostalAnnex

Local studio

1286 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

4.2 · 90 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

PostalAnnex is a local business in San Diego, California, offering a variety of services including passport photos. Walk-in customers can expect to have their photos taken and processed on-site seven days a week. Prospective visitors should call for pricing prior to their visit.

Hours: Mon 8:30a–6p · Tue 8:30a–6p · Wed 8:30a–6p · Thu 8:30a–6p · Fri 8:30a–6p · Sat 9:30a–4:30p · Sun 10a–2:30p
Price: Varies
Phone: (619) 298-7155

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URGENT TRAVEL · NEAREST PASSPORT AGENCY

Closest in-person passport agency to San Diego.

San Diego Passport Agency

1 Columbia Place 401 West A St, 10th Floor San Diego, CA 92101 · Located in downtown San Diego

Appointments are strictly required and limited to customers with urgent international travel within 14 days or life-or-death emergencies.

FAQ

Passport photo questions, San Diego edition.

Can I take my own passport photo in San Diego?

Yes, you can take your own passport photo anywhere in San Diego as long as it meets all federal guidelines. You must use a clear, unedited color photo taken against a plain white or off-white background. Selfies are not permitted, so you will need a friend or a tripod to capture the image.

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

The State Department requires passport photos to be exactly 2 by 2 inches in size. The image must be printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper, and your head must measure between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head.

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

No, glasses have been banned in all U.S. passport photos since 2016, 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 federal requirements are the same, but the State Department is slightly more lenient with infant photos. A baby can be photographed lying on a plain white blanket, and it is acceptable if their eyes are not entirely open or looking perfectly at the camera. No other people can be in the frame.

Do I need a new photo to renew my passport?

Yes, you must submit a new photo whenever you apply for a passport renewal, even if your appearance has not changed. The State Department requires the photo to be taken within the last six months to reflect your current look.

How long does it currently take to get a passport?

Routine passport processing currently takes about 6 to 8 weeks, while expedited service takes 2 to 3 weeks. These federal processing times do not include mailing times, which can add several weeks to the total turnaround time for San Diego residents.

Where is the closest U.S. Passport Agency to San Diego?

The closest facility is the San Diego Passport Agency, conveniently located downtown at 1 Columbia Place. This agency is strictly for urgent international travel within 14 days or life-or-death emergencies, and you must schedule an appointment by calling the National Passport Information Center.

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