Guides

• Can you smile in a passport photo?

  Yes — in a US passport photo a natural smile is allowed if your mouth is closed. Other countries are stricter. Here's the rule for the US, UK, Canada and Schengen visas.

• CVS passport photo cost in 2026 (and how to pay less)

  CVS lists two 2×2 inch passport prints for $17.99. See the digital-copy add-on and compare in-store photos with a print sheet prepared at home.

• How to print a 2×2 passport photo on a 4×6 sheet

  Choose the print-sheet file, use 4×6-inch photo paper, turn off automatic enlargement, and measure the finished photo before cutting.

• How to take a passport photo at home with your phone

  A step-by-step setup for taking a passport photo at home: wall, light, distance, pose — and how to get it cropped to the exact official size.

• US passport photo requirements (2026): size, head height, background

  The official US passport photo rules in plain English: 2×2 inches, head 1–1⅜ inches, white background, no glasses, and the digital file rules for online renewal.

• Walgreens passport photo: price, what you get, and a cheaper way

  Walgreens lists two passport prints for $16.99 with a free emailed digital copy. Compare the in-store service with preparing a print sheet at home.