SARATOGA, CA · PASSPORT PHOTOS

Get Your Passport Photos in Saratoga, California

Skip the lines and take your passport photo at home with Perfect Passport for just $7.95.

Whether you prefer visiting a local pharmacy or using a professional studio, Saratoga offers several convenient walk-in locations for your passport photo. However, if you want to save time, our Perfect Passport home option lets you snap a compliant picture right from your smartphone. Browse the local walk-in options below, or try our easy digital service today.

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Why Taking Your Passport Photo at Home is the Best Choice

With Perfect Passport, you can capture your picture from anywhere in Saratoga for just $7.95. Our smart software automatically checks your image against strict State Department compliance rules to ensure it meets all federal guidelines. If you need physical copies, we can ship high-quality prints directly to your door. Best of all, we offer a full money-back guarantee if your photo is ever rejected.

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 Saratoga.

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

National chains

The UPS Store

Chain

14435 Big Basin Wy, Saratoga, CA 95070, USA

4.5 · 100 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 14435 Big Basin Wy. 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 9:30a–5:30p · Sun 12–5p
Price: $11.99 – $14.99
Phone: (408) 867-7686

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

423 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030, USA

4.3 · 19 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 423 N Santa Cruz 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: (408) 354-8029

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1660 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008, USA

4.0 · 25 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1660 Winchester Blvd. 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: (408) 378-7916

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1410 N Redwood Rd, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045, USA

4.0 · 21 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1410 N Redwood Rd. 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: (801) 766-1426

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CVS Photo

Chain

1800 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, USA

4.0 · 4 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

CVS location at 1800 Saratoga Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~15 minutes

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: (408) 253-3352

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The UPS Store

Chain

1512 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129, USA

3.8 · 232 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 1512 S De Anza Blvd. 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 10a–6p · Sun 11a–4p
Price: $11.99 – $14.99
Phone: (408) 352-5456

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

3020 NY-50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA

3.7 · 3 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 3020 NY-50. 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: (518) 580-8850

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

20011 Bollinger Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA

3.5 · 30 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 20011 Bollinger Rd. 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: (408) 973-8402

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

1692 Saratoga Ave Suite 98, San Jose, CA 95129, USA

3.4 · 98 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 1692 Saratoga Ave Suite 98. 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: (408) 252-7821

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1334 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, USA

3.4 · 7 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1334 Saratoga 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: (408) 249-7333

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CVS

Chain

12940 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070, USA

2.9 · 54 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

CVS location at 12940 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~15 minutes

Hours: Mon 8a–11p · Tue 8a–11p · Wed 8a–11p · Thu 8a–11p · Fri 8a–11p · Sat 8a–11p · Sun 8a–11p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (408) 867-6822

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United States Postal Service

Chain

19630 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070, USA

2.8 · 84 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

USPS location at 19630 Allendale Ave. Photo + application filed in one visit

Hours: Mon 9a–5p · Tue 9a–5p · Wed 9a–5p · Thu 9a–5p · Fri 9a–5p · Sat 9:15a–1p · Sun Closed
Price: $15.00
Phone: (800) 275-8777

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Independent studios in Saratoga

Saratoga Library

Local studio

13650 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070, USA

4.8 · 296 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Saratoga Library is a public library located in Saratoga, California, that provides passport photo services to the community. Walk-in customers can expect convenient service during regular operating hours, which include extended evening hours on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please call for pricing and to verify current availability before your visit.

Hours: Mon 10a–9p · Tue 10a–9p · Wed 10a–6p · Thu 10a–6p · Fri 10a–6p · Sat 10a–6p · Sun 10a–6p
Price: Varies
Phone: (408) 867-6126

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PostalAnnex

Local studio

1484 Pollard Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, USA

4.8 · 46 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

PostalAnnex is a local service center serving the Saratoga area that provides professional passport photography. Walk-in customers can expect quick, compliant photos taken on-site seven days a week. Please call for pricing before your visit.

Hours: Mon 9a–6:30p · Tue 9a–6:30p · Wed 9a–6:30p · Thu 9a–6:30p · Fri 9a–6:30p · Sat 10a–5p · Sun 10a–1p
Price: Varies
Phone: (408) 374-9255

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J Photo Center

Local studio

1595 Pomeroy Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA

4.5 · 390 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

J Photo Center is a local photography studio providing professional passport photo services to the Saratoga and Santa Clara area. Walk-in customers can expect efficient service to obtain compliant passport photos during their regular operating hours, which vary throughout the week. Visitors are encouraged to call for pricing and to confirm availability before arriving, as the studio is closed on Tuesdays.

Hours: Mon 10a–7p · Tue Closed · Wed 10a–8p · Thu 3–8p · Fri 10a–7p · Sat 11a–6p · Sun 2–6p
Price: Varies
Phone: (408) 735-7979

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URGENT TRAVEL · NEAREST PASSPORT AGENCY

Closest in-person passport agency to Saratoga.

San Francisco Passport Agency

450 Golden Gate Ave. 3rd Floor, Suite #3-2501. San Francisco, CA 94102 · Approx. 50 miles NW of Saratoga

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

FAQ

Passport photo questions, Saratoga edition.

Can I take my own passport photo in Saratoga?

Yes, you can easily take your own passport photo from the comfort of your Saratoga home using a smartphone. Just ensure you have good lighting, a plain white background, and follow all federal guidelines. Services like Perfect Passport can help verify your image meets all State Department requirements before you submit it.

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

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

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. In all cases, your full face must be visible without any shadows cast by the headwear.

Are passport photos for babies and young children different?

The basic photo requirements for infants and children are the same as adults, but the State Department is slightly more lenient about their posture and expression. For babies born at local Santa Clara County hospitals, you can lay them on a plain white sheet or drape a car seat with a white cloth to take the photo. No other people, including parents' hands, can be visible in the frame.

Do I need a new photo to renew my passport?

Yes, you must submit a new, updated photo whenever you renew your U.S. passport. The State Department strictly requires that your passport picture be taken within the last six months to reflect your current appearance. Using an old photo from a previous passport will result in your application being delayed or rejected.

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 for an additional federal fee. These processing times do not include mailing times to and from the passport facility, which can add several weeks to the total turnaround. California residents should apply well in advance of any planned international travel.

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

The closest regional facility is the San Francisco Passport Agency, located about 50 miles northwest of Saratoga. This agency is exclusively for travelers who have urgent international travel within 14 calendar days or a qualifying life-or-death emergency. You cannot walk in; you must call the National Passport Information Center to schedule an appointment.

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