Target Passport Photos — Cost & Guide (2026)

Everything about getting a passport photo at Target — current pricing, availability, the print-it-yourself trick, and a compliant online alternative for $4.99.

Quick answer: No — Target does not take passport photos. Target discontinued in-store photo studio services, so you cannot get a passport photo taken at Target.

Target Passport Photo Prices & Facts

QuestionAnswer
Does Target take passport photos?No
Typical pricenot offered (reported range n/a)
Photo size2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
AppointmentUsually walk-in — but call ahead to confirm the service exists at your branch
Compliance guaranteeNone — retail staff do not verify official biometric rules
Online alternative$4.99 — compliant photo, background fixed by AI, files ready in minutes

Prices as reported in 2026. Retail pricing varies by location — confirm with your local store.

Availability at Target

Target removed its photo studios years ago. What Target can still do in some stores is print images — making it a possible place to print a 4×6 passport photo sheet you already have.

The $4.99 Alternative (No Trip Required)

Every in-store option shares the same weaknesses: you travel there, queue, and pay $10–17 for photos that no one officially guarantees. If the photo fails government checks, you pay again.

 Target in-storePassport Size Photo online
Pricenot offered$4.99 flat
Trip / queueRequiredNone — takes ~2 minutes at home
Background & sizeDepends on staff/boothAI-verified, guaranteed format (2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm))
RetakesPay againFree until it looks right
FilesPrints only (usually)Digital file + print-ready 4×6 template

Print-at-Target Trick (Under $1)

Need physical prints but not the $16 studio fee? Yes — target photo kiosks can print a 4×6 you supply. Here is the trick:

  1. Take a selfie at home against any plain background.
  2. Upload it above — AI crops to 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), replaces the background and checks head size.
  3. Download the 4×6 print template (6 identical photos per sheet).
  4. Send it to Target's photo service (or any one-hour photo counter) and print for the price of a single 4×6.
  5. Cut along the guide lines. Total cost: $4.99 + about $0.35 print.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Target take passport photos?

No — Target does not take passport photos. Target discontinued in-store photo studio services, so you cannot get a passport photo taken at Target.

How much is a passport photo at Target?

The typical price is not offered. Prices and availability change — confirm with your local store before visiting. An online alternative costs a flat $4.99 with no trip required.

Can I print my own passport photo at Target?

Yes — Target photo kiosks can print a 4×6 you supply. Order a print-ready 4×6 passport photo sheet online, print it at Target, and cut along the guide lines.

What size are Target passport photos?

The format is 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) — the US standard for passports and most visas for United States.

Is a cheaper option than Target available?

Yes. Online passport photo services generate a fully compliant photo for $4.99 — you upload a selfie, AI fixes background and size, and you download print-ready files. No trip, no queue, no staff error.

Can I print my passport photo at Target?

Where Target photo kiosks remain, you can print a 4×6 sheet containing your passport photo. Prepare the sheet online first — Target staff will not crop or verify compliance.