Kansas City

Passport Photos in Kansas City

Kansas City straddles two states, so where you go for a passport photo can depend on which side of the state line you are on. Here is where to get passport photos around the KC metro, plus how to make a compliant 2x2 photo online in minutes from home.

Quick Comparison

FactorIn-Person in Kansas CityFastPassPhoto Online
Time20-40 min across the metroAbout 5 minutes from home
What you getUsually 2 printsDigital file + 6-photo print sheet
For online renewalRarely a digital fileUpload-ready JPEG included
HoursStore hours24/7

Where to get passport photos in Kansas City

Passport-photo counters span both the Missouri and Kansas sides — from downtown and the Plaza out to Overland Park, Olathe, and Lee's Summit — with local grocers Hy-Vee and Price Chopper adding options beyond the national pharmacies.

  • Walgreens and CVS — same-day photos on both sides of the line, about $15-$17
  • Hy-Vee and Price Chopper photo counters — convenient across the metro
  • Walmart photo centers — often the cheapest at roughly $8
  • FedEx Office and The UPS Store — handy when mailing an application
  • AAA — discounted photos for members
  • USPS Passport Acceptance Facilities — applications, many by appointment

The Kansas City reality: two states, one metro

The Missouri-Kansas state line runs right through the metro, so a store that is close by might be in the other state — and the interstates that stitch it together add drive time either way.

Kansas City has no regional US Passport Agency — the nearest is a flight away in Chicago. For standard applications, USPS acceptance facilities on both sides handle the paperwork locally; you bring the compliant photo.

The faster option: make your passport photo online

Skip the drive and create a compliant Kansas City passport photo from your phone with FastPassPhoto. Upload any recent photo and the AI handles the white background, 2x2 crop, and head positioning to US spec in about five minutes.

You get an upload-ready digital file for online renewal plus a print-ready 4x6 sheet, backed by a money-back compliance guarantee.

Need a physical print? Use any KC pharmacy

If you need a printed photo, download the included 4x6 sheet and send it to any KC-area Walgreens, CVS, Hy-Vee, or Walmart photo kiosk on either side of the line for pickup — usually under a dollar.

For online renewal through MyTravelGov, the digital file is all you need.

How much do passport photos cost in Kansas City?

In-person KC prices run from about $8 at Walmart to $15-$17 at pharmacies and shipping stores for two prints. AAA members often pay less.

An online photo is competitive and includes a reusable digital file plus six prints.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get a passport photo in Kansas City?

Walgreens and CVS on both the Missouri and Kansas sides offer same-day photos, along with Hy-Vee, Price Chopper, Walmart, FedEx Office, The UPS Store, AAA, and USPS acceptance facilities. You can also make one online with FastPassPhoto.

How much do passport photos cost in Kansas City?

About $8 at Walmart and $15-$17 at pharmacies and shipping stores for two prints. AAA members often pay less. Online services include a digital file plus six prints.

Is there a passport office in Kansas City?

No regional agency. The nearest US Passport Agency is in Chicago. Kansas City has many USPS acceptance facilities on both sides of the state line for standard applications, where you bring your own photo.

Can I get a passport photo online instead of crossing the state line?

Yes. FastPassPhoto creates a compliant 2x2 photo from any uploaded image in about five minutes — a digital file for uploads plus a print sheet for any KC pharmacy.

What is the cheapest place for passport photos in Kansas City?

Walmart is usually cheapest at around $8. AAA members can pay less, and online services offer strong value with the digital file and six prints included.

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