From 8AM until 3PM we take photos for passport, visa,
driver’s license, and other kinds of IDs for all countries
(US, Canada, UK, Schengen zone, Russia, China, Australia,
New Zealand, Japan, and others) of people of all ages
(newborn, infant, child, teenager, adult, senior).
We are also able to send you a digital copy of the photo by email or save it to your USB drive or memory card.
We can take photos even if you are on a wheelchair.
We don’t take passport photos for Canada for children less than 2 years old.
Types of ID Photos We Take
- Court ID for Secure Pass
- Reduced fare MetroCard
- Driver’s license (including international driver’s license)
- Student / teacher ID for school
- And others (you name it)
We don’t print passport and visa photos from email, because 99% of the time they don’t meet requirements. We encourage you to take photos at our place. It will take less than 10 minutes and will meet all the requirements.
Price and time to get passport / visa photos (prints and digital):
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photos for passport, visa or ID for any country (except
for Canada):
$15 for 2 photos,
$26 for 4 photos
Turnaround time – 10 minutes. -
photos for Canada:
$18 for 2 photos
Electronic US $18
50mmx70mm
Turnaround time – 20 minutes.
For US passports: Infants under 3 years old can apply Monday to Friday(8 AM to 10 AM only) excluding Canadian passport photos. For ages 3 years to adults: Applications are accepted Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM.
If you don’t need prints and need only a digital photo that matches all the requirements for passport/visa – it is $15.
No appointment is required you can walk in. To take passport photos please arrive before 3 PM (for Canadian passport photos, arrive before 2:30 PM)
Photo Sizes and Requirements
| Country | Passport Requirements | Visa Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| United States |
Photo requirements for US passport:
Photo size: 2″х2″ (50×50 mm) Head size: 25-35 mm Background: plain white or off-white Requirements: no glasses even if you wear them all the time, nothing on the head except religious clothes and hats, you can have a natural smile but no teeth showing, no big earrings, white or black clothes is not recommended, your ears should be a little bit visible on the photo. (don’t wear whites) |
Photo requirements for US visa and driver’s
license:
The same as for US passport. Photo requirements for US citizenship or immigration: Almost the same as for the US passport, but both ears should be fully visible on the photo and you must have no face expression at all. Photo requirements for Court ID (Secure pass): photo size and face size are the same as for US passport. You can wear glasses, jewelry, have a smile. |
| Canada |
Photo requirements for Canadian passport and
citizenship:
Photo size: 50×70 mm Head size: 31-36 mm A lot of other restrictions and requirements. Time to make photos: 20-30 minutes. |
Photo requirements for Canadian visa:
Photo size: 35×45 mm Head size: 31-36 mm Space above the head: 2.5 mm |
| Brazil |
Photo requirements for Brazilian passport:
Photo size: 2″x2″ (50×50 mm) Head size: 25-35 mm Distance from top of the head to top of the photo: 8mm
Requirements: |
Photo requirements for Brazilian visa:
Photo size: 2″x2″ Head size: 25-35 mm
Requirements: Digital photo size is 413×531 pixels. Tool for making a photo for Brazilian eVisa is here. |
| UK |
Photo requirements for UK passport:
In the United States, they require only electronic photos, and a code is not needed. Photo size: 35×45 mm. Head size: 29-34 mm. Background: grey or beige. Smile: not allowed. Hair color should be in contrast with the background of the photo. Requirements: no tinted glasses, no glare on glasses, nothing on the head except religious clothes. |
Photo requirements for UK visa:
The same as for UK passport. |
| Germany |
Photo requirements for German passport:
Photo size: 35×45 mm Head size: 32-36 mm Background: light gray or medium gray (to be in contrast with hair color) Smile: not allowed. |
Photo requirements for German visa:
Same as for German passport. |
| Ireland |
Photo requirements for Irish passport:
If you need an Irish passport, they request 4 photos for a printed version, and we’re required to print at least 2 photos even if you only need one Photo size: between 35×45 mm and 38×48 mm Head size: 32-36 mm |
Photo requirements for Irish visa:
The same as for Irish passport. |
| Schengen zone | (There is no Schengen passport, so there are no requirements for it). |
Photo requirements for Schengen visa:
Photo size: 35×45 mm Head size: 32-36 mm White or light grey background. |
| Greece |
Photo requirements for Greek passport:
Number of photos: 3 Photo size: 40×60 mm Head size: 31-36 mm Background: white Other requirements are here. |
Photo requirements for Greek visa:
Number of photos: 1 Photo size: 35×45 mm Head size: 32-36 mm Background: plain light-coloured. Glasses: not allowed. Other requirements are here. Digital photo requirements: Width:height ratio is 3:4, minimum 300 DPI, JPG only, minimum 240×320 pixels, maximum file size is 150 KB. |
| Italy |
Photo requirements for Italian passport:
Photo size: 35×45 Head size: 32-35 mm |
Photo requirements for Italian visa:
Photo size: 35×45 Head size: 32-35 mm |
| Russia |
Photo requirements for Russian passport:
Number of photos: 5 Photo size: 35×45 mm Head size: 27-31 mm Eye level: 20-30 mm from the bottom of the photo Background: plain white Expression: neutral Glasses: not allowed |
Photo requirements for Russian visa:
Number of photos: 2 Other requirements are the same as for Russian passport. Full list of requirements is here. |
| India |
Photo requirements for passport for India: Photo size: 2″x2″ Head size: 35-40 mm (70-80%) White background |
Photo requirements for visa to India: Photo size: 2″x2″ Head size: 35-40 mm (70-80%) White background Photo requirements for India OCI: Prints: Photo size: 2″x2″ Head size: 35-40 mm (70-80%) White background Digital photos: Photo size: square Head size: 35-40 mm (70-80%) White background Resolution: min 200×200, max 900×900 pixels Size and format: less than 200 kB, JPG. |
| China |
Photo requirements for Chinese passport: Photo size: 33×48 mm Head size: 28-33 mm White background |
Photo requirements for Chinese visa: Same as for Chinese passport |
|
Japan, Australia, New Zealand |
Photo requirements for passport for Japan & Australia: Photo size: 35×45 mm Head size: 32-36 mm Photo requirements for passport for New Zealand are here and here. Photo size: 35×45 mm Head size: 32-36 mm |
Photo requirements for visa to Japan, Australia and New Zealand: Photo size: 35×45 mm Head size: 32-36 mm |