SAN FRANCISCO, CA · PASSPORT PHOTOS

Get Your Passport Photos in San Francisco

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

San Francisco offers plenty of walk-in options for passport photos, from local pharmacies to the independent photography studios listed below. However, you can also save time by using Perfect Passport's convenient home option. Just snap a picture with your phone, and we will ensure it meets all federal guidelines.

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The Easiest Way to Get Your Passport Photo at Home

With Perfect Passport, you can take your picture from anywhere in San Francisco for just $7.95. Our system automatically verifies your image to ensure full State Department compliance before you submit your application. If your photo is ever rejected by the passport agency, we provide a complete money-back guarantee. It is a convenient way to prepare your travel documents without leaving the house.

Free to check · Pay only if it passes the spec check

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 Francisco.

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

National chains

Walgreens Photo

Chain

200 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127, USA

4.4 · 22 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 200 W Portal Ave. 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 8a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (415) 665-1008

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1524 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

4.3 · 20 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1524 Polk 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: (415) 673-4701

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

2690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

4.2 · 69 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 2690 Mission St. 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–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (415) 285-1576

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1899 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

4.1 · 24 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1899 Fillmore 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 8a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (415) 771-4603

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1175 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

4.1 · 14 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1175 Columbus Ave. 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: (415) 345-1079

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

459 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

4.0 · 26 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 459 Powell St. 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: (415) 984-0793

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

2120 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

4.0 · 23 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 2120 Polk 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: (415) 474-9752

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1301 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

3.7 · 41 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1301 Market St. 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–8p · Sun 8a–8p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (415) 861-4010

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

2050 Irving St Walgreens, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA

3.7 · 24 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 2050 Irving St Walgreens. 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–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (415) 664-4215

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

3225 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA

3.6 · 120 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 3225 Fillmore St. 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: (415) 441-2995

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

1597 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA

3.6 · 98 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 1597 Sloat Blvd. 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: (415) 566-0572

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

670 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

3.6 · 20 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 670 4th 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 8a–10p · Sun 8a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (415) 856-0543

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

199 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

3.5 · 13 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 199 Parnassus Ave. 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: (415) 661-5287

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

25 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

3.1 · 160 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 25 Stanyan St. 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: (415) 750-1193

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Independent studios in San Francisco

Leetone Photo Center

Local studio

480 Davis Ct, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

4.9 · 154 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Located in San Francisco, Leetone Photo Center is a dedicated photography business offering professional passport photo services. Walk-in customers can expect quick, reliable service during their standard weekday hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please call for pricing details prior to your visit.

Hours: Mon 9a–4p · Tue 9a–4p · Wed 9a–4p · Thu 9a–4p · Fri 9a–4p · Sat Closed · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (415) 391-9890

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U.S Passport Photo Processing

Local studio

222 Columbus Ave #300, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

4.7 · 80 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

U.S Passport Photo Processing is a dedicated photo service located at 222 Columbus Avenue in San Francisco. Walk-in customers can expect convenient 24-hour service every day of the week for their passport and ID photo needs. Since there is no website available, prospective visitors are encouraged to call for pricing and additional details before arriving.

Hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue Open 24 hours · Wed Open 24 hours · Thu Open 24 hours · Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Open 24 hours · Sun Open 24 hours
Price: Varies
Phone: (415) 505-5046

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Clement Store Passport Photo

Local studio

637 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

4.6 · 17 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Clement Store Passport Photo is a local business situated in San Francisco that provides dedicated passport photography services. Walk-in customers can expect convenient photo sessions available Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Since the shop does not have a website, visitors are encouraged to call for pricing and further details.

Hours: Mon 9a–5p · Tue 9a–5p · Wed 9a–5p · Thu 9a–5p · Fri 9a–5p · Sat 9a–5p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (650) 278-1618

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Travel Visa Pro

Local studio

2021 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

4.5 · 200 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Travel Visa Pro is a travel document and passport-photo provider located in San Francisco, California. Walk-in customers can expect professional passport photo services available Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Customers are encouraged to call for pricing before visiting their Fillmore Street location.

Hours: Mon 10a–6p · Tue 10a–6p · Wed 10a–6p · Thu 10a–6p · Fri 10a–6p · Sat Closed · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (415) 229-3210

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URGENT TRAVEL · NEAREST PASSPORT AGENCY

Closest in-person passport agency to San Francisco.

San Francisco Passport Agency

450 Golden Gate Ave. 3rd Floor, Suite #3-2501. San Francisco, CA 94102 · Located in the Civic Center neighborhood of San Francisco

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

FAQ

Passport photo questions, San Francisco edition.

Can I take my own passport photo in San Francisco?

Yes, you can take your own passport photo in San Francisco as long as it meets all federal State Department requirements. Many residents enjoy the convenience of using a smartphone to snap their picture at home, though visiting a local pharmacy or studio is also a great choice. Just ensure your lighting is even and you have a plain white or off-white background.

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

Your photo must be exactly 2 by 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) and printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper. The image must be in color, clear, and feature your head centered, measuring 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, the State Department strictly prohibits wearing eyeglasses in your passport photo, even if you wear them daily in California. Hats and head coverings are also forbidden unless you submit a signed statement verifying they are worn daily for religious purposes or medical reasons.

Are passport photos for babies and young children different?

The basic federal sizing and background rules apply, but the State Department is slightly more lenient with infants' expressions and poses. If you are photographing a baby in San Francisco, you can lay them on a plain white blanket, ensuring no other people or hands are visible in the frame.

Do I need a new photo to renew my passport?

Yes, you must submit a new, updated photo taken within the last six months when renewing your U.S. passport. Even if your appearance has not changed much since your last application, federal guidelines require a recent picture to reflect your current look accurately.

How long does it currently take to get a passport?

Routine processing for a U.S. passport typically takes several weeks, while expedited service offers a faster turnaround for an additional fee. Mailing times from California to federal processing centers can add a few extra days to the total wait. It is always best to apply well ahead of your planned international trip.

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

The closest facility is the San Francisco Passport Agency, conveniently located at 450 Golden Gate Avenue in the Civic Center neighborhood. This federal agency only accepts walk-ins by appointment for travelers facing life-or-death emergencies or those with urgent international departures within 14 days.

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