COLUMBIA, SC · PASSPORT PHOTOS

Quick and Easy Passport Photos in Columbia, SC

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

We have listed 16 convenient chain locations below for walk-in passport photos across the Columbia area. Alternatively, you can skip the trip entirely and use Perfect Passport to capture a compliant image from your smartphone. It is the most convenient way to prepare your application without leaving home.

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Why Taking Your Passport Photo at Home is the Smartest Choice

For just $7.95, you can use Perfect Passport to capture your picture from anywhere in Columbia. Our advanced system verifies your image for strict State Department compliance so you never have to worry about application delays. We even offer a full money-back guarantee if your photo is rejected by the government. It is the fastest, most reliable 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 Columbia.

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

National chains

Walgreens Photo

Chain

9001 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA

5.0 · 3 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 9001 Two Notch 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–11p · Sun 7a–11p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (803) 419-3664

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1941 Blossom St Walgreens, Columbia, SC 29205, USA

4.7 · 3 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1941 Blossom St Walgreens. 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: (803) 212-1015

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The UPS Store

Chain

1350 Bush River Rd Ste A, Columbia, SC 29210, USA

4.6 · 122 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 1350 Bush River Rd Ste A. 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–7p · Sun 12–5p
Price: $11.99 – $14.99
Phone: (803) 888-6223

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1223 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA

4.4 · 34 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1223 St Andrews 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: (803) 731-5120

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

3501 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204, USA

4.3 · 30 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 3501 Forest Dr. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–12a · Tue 7a–12a · Wed 7a–12a · Thu 7a–12a · Fri 7a–12a · Sat 7a–12a · Sun 7a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (803) 743-4373

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

4467 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA

4.3 · 16 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 4467 Devine St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 6a–12a · Tue 6a–12a · Wed 6a–12a · Thu 6a–12a · Fri 6a–12a · Sat 6a–12a · Sun 6a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (803) 787-2527

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The UPS Store

Chain

4711 Forest Dr Ste 3, Columbia, SC 29206, USA

4.0 · 172 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 4711 Forest Dr Ste 3. 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–2:30p · Sun 10a–3p
Price: $11.99 – $14.99
Phone: (803) 790-0500

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The UPS Store

Chain

141 Pelham Dr f, Columbia, SC 29209, USA

4.0 · 121 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 141 Pelham Dr f. 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 10a–4p · Sun Closed
Price: $11.99 – $14.99
Phone: (803) 776-0114

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1532 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212, USA

4.0 · 10 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1532 Lake Murray Blvd. 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: (803) 732-1975

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

7801 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209, USA

3.8 · 8 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 7801 Garners Ferry Rd. 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: (803) 647-7638

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

7359 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA

3.7 · 85 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 7359 Two Notch 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 12–5p
Price: $14.95
Phone: (803) 699-3900

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

10060 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA

3.7 · 29 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 10060 Two Notch Rd. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~10 minutes

Hours: Mon 9a–6p · Tue 9a–6p · Wed 9a–6p · Thu 9a–6p · Fri 9a–6p · Sat 11a–6p · Sun Closed
Price: $14.95
Phone: (803) 740-1390

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

4710 Forest Dr Suite B, Columbia, SC 29206, USA

3.6 · 39 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 4710 Forest Dr Suite B. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~10 minutes

Hours: Mon 9a–7p · Tue 9a–7p · Wed 9a–7p · Thu 9a–7p · Fri 9a–7p · Sat 10a–6p · Sun 12–6p
Price: $14.95
Phone: (803) 782-0656

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

1111 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA

3.3 · 111 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 1111 Greene 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: (803) 799-3807

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

125 Columbiana Cir Suite C, Columbia, SC 29212, USA

3.0 · 101 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 125 Columbiana Cir Suite C. 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: (803) 407-4277

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CVS

Chain

900 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA

2.8 · 145 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

CVS location at 900 Assembly St. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~15 minutes

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: (803) 212-7016

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URGENT TRAVEL · NEAREST PASSPORT AGENCY

Closest in-person passport agency to Columbia.

Charleston Passport Center

2000 Bainbridge Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 · 110 miles SE of Columbia

This facility is by appointment only and strictly for life-or-death emergencies or urgent international travel within 14 days.

FAQ

Passport photo questions, Columbia edition.

Can I take my own passport photo in Columbia?

Yes, you can take your own passport photo from the comfort of your Columbia home as long as it meets all federal guidelines. Using a service like Perfect Passport ensures your photo is properly cropped and compliant before you submit it.

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

The U.S. Department of State requires your passport photo to be exactly 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) in size. It must be printed on high-quality, matte or glossy photo paper and feature a plain white or off-white background.

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

No, glasses have been banned in U.S. passport photos since 2016, so you must remove them even if you wear them daily in South Carolina. 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 requirements are the same, but the State Department is slightly more lenient with infants' expressions and eye contact. If you are photographing a baby in Columbia, you can lay them on a plain white sheet or drape a car seat with a white cloth to get the right background.

Do I need a new photo to renew my passport?

Yes, you must submit a new, compliant photo taken within the last six months whenever you renew your U.S. passport. Even if your appearance hasn't changed much since your last application, using an older photo will cause processing delays.

How long does it currently take to get a passport?

Processing times fluctuate throughout the year based on seasonal demand at the State Department. These timeframes begin when your application arrives at a federal processing center, not the day you drop it off at a Columbia post office or acceptance facility.

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

The closest regional facility for urgent travel is the Charleston Passport Center, located about 110 miles southeast of Columbia. This agency is strictly for travelers facing life-or-death emergencies or those with confirmed international travel within 14 days, and appointments are mandatory.

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