COLUMBUS, OH · PASSPORT PHOTOS

Get Your Passport Photos in Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus offers plenty of walk-in locations for passport photos, from local pharmacies to post offices. However, you can also use Perfect Passport to snap your photo from the comfort of your own home, saving you time and hassle.

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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 Columbus.

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

National chains

CVS Photo

Chain

775 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

5.0 · 3 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

CVS location at 775 Neil Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~15 minutes

Hours: Mon 8a–10p · Tue 8a–10p · Wed 8a–10p · Thu 8a–10p · Fri 8a–11p · Sat 8a–11p · Sun 8a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (614) 224-9275

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

3015 E Livingston Ave Walgreens, Columbus, OH 43209, USA

4.5 · 26 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 3015 E Livingston Ave Walgreens. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–9p · Tue 7a–9p · Wed 7a–9p · Thu 7a–9p · Fri 7a–9p · Sat 7a–9p · Sun 7a–9p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (614) 236-8622

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

4617 E Main St, Whitehall, OH 43213, USA

4.3 · 54 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 4617 E Main St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

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: (614) 868-1224

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1040 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240, USA

4.3 · 39 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1040 Polaris Pkwy. 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–10p · Sun 7a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (614) 781-1037

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CVS Photo

Chain

2160 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA

4.3 · 7 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

CVS location at 2160 N High St. 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: (614) 294-2105

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

2770 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43204, USA

4.2 · 20 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 2770 W Broad 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–9p · Sun 8a–9p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (614) 276-9745

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

2150 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43229, USA

4.2 · 14 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 2150 E Dublin Granville Rd. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

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: $16.99
Phone: (614) 523-1165

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

4530 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, USA

4.2 · 11 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 4530 Kenny Rd. 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–10p · Sun 7a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (614) 326-0689

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

180 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

4.1 · 120 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 180 N High 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: (614) 621-1100

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1444 W 5th Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212, USA

4.1 · 30 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1444 W 5th 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: (614) 486-3308

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

4516 Kenny Rd A, Columbus, OH 43220, USA

3.8 · 91 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 4516 Kenny Rd A. 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: (614) 326-6000

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

1510 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA

3.7 · 89 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 1510 Olentangy River 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 9a–6p · Sun 12–6p
Price: $14.95
Phone: (614) 291-3126

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

4676 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43228, USA

3.2 · 97 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 4676 W Broad 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 10a–6p · Sun Closed
Price: $14.95
Phone: (614) 851-0105

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

4157 Morse Crossing, Columbus, OH 43219, USA

3.1 · 118 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 4157 Morse Crossing. 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 12–6p
Price: $14.95
Phone: (614) 478-1180

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

8733 Sancus Blvd, Columbus, OH 43240, USA

3.1 · 103 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 8733 Sancus Blvd. 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: (614) 846-3548

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Independent studios in Columbus

McAlister Photoworks

Local studio

6646 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43235, USA

4.3 · 199 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

McAlister Photoworks is a local photography business in Columbus, Ohio, that provides passport photo services for walk-in customers. Visitors can expect to get their photos taken Monday through Saturday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Customers are encouraged to call for pricing and to confirm any specific requirements before their visit.

Hours: Mon 10a–5p · Tue 10a–5p · Wed 10a–5p · Thu 10a–5p · Fri 10a–5p · Sat 10a–5p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (614) 766-1865

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URGENT TRAVEL · NEAREST PASSPORT AGENCY

Closest in-person passport agency to Columbus.

Detroit Passport Agency

477 Michigan Ave. 3rd Floor Detroit, MI 48226 · Approx. 200 miles north of Columbus

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

FAQ

Passport photo questions, Columbus edition.

Can I take my own passport photo in Columbus?

Yes, you can take your own passport photo in Columbus as long as it meets all U.S. State Department requirements. You must use a plain white or off-white background, ensure proper lighting, and have someone else take the photo or use a tripod.

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

Your U.S. passport photo must be exactly 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) 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 are not permitted in U.S. passport photos, even if you wear them daily in Columbus. 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 newborn's eyes don't have 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 U.S. passport, whether you mail it from Ohio or renew online. The photo must have been 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 6 to 8 weeks, while expedited service takes 2 to 3 weeks. Mailing times to and from the federal processing centers can add several additional weeks to the total turnaround time.

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

The closest regional U.S. Passport Agency to Columbus is the Detroit Passport Agency, located about 200 miles north in Michigan. This facility is only for urgent international travel within 14 days or life-or-death emergencies, and requires an appointment.

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