Passport Photos

If you're traveling abroad, The Mailbox is the perfect place to get your passport photo.
Price: $12 (for 2 photos)* or $20 (for 4 photos), Free passport protector with purchase

We recommend that you do not try to print your own digital passport photos- the government specifications are strict and delays can occur.

Department of State Requirements for Passport Photos.

  • 2x2 inches in size
  • Identical
  • Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance
  • Must be color photos
  • Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background
  • Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
  • Taken in normal street attire
  • Uniforms should not be worn in photographs. If wearing headcovering daily for religious or medical reasons include a statement explaining that.
  • Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline.
  • If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture.
  • Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required.

    Photos only. The Mailbox does NOT process or provide passport documentation.