With Canada close by and a lot of international travelers, Seattle keeps its passport-photo counters busy — and the rain and I-5 traffic do not make a trip across town any easier. Here is where to get passport photos around Seattle, plus how to make a compliant 2x2 photo online in minutes.
Bartell Drugs, Walgreens, and CVS across Seattle — $15-$17
Walmart photo centers (mostly suburban) are cheapest (~$8)
FedEx Office, The UPS Store, AAA Washington, and USPS
Or make it online in ~5 minutes — no I-5 drive in the rain
Quick Comparison
Factor
In-Person in Seattle
FastPassPhoto Online
Time
20-45 min with I-5 traffic & rain
About 5 minutes from home
What you get
Usually 2 prints
Digital file + 6-photo print sheet
For online renewal
Rarely a digital file
Upload-ready JPEG included
Hours
Store hours
24/7
Where to get passport photos in Seattle
Seattle has passport-photo counters from downtown out to Ballard, Capitol Hill, and the Eastside. Bartell Drugs is a longtime local pharmacy chain here alongside the national CVS and Walgreens; Walmart is mostly a suburban option.
Bartell Drugs, Walgreens, and CVS — same-day photos across the city, about $15-$17
Walmart photo centers (mostly suburban) — the cheapest option at roughly $8
FedEx Office and The UPS Store — convenient when mailing an application
AAA Washington offices — discounted photos for members
USPS Passport Acceptance Facilities — many Seattle post offices take photos and accept applications
Some Seattle Public Library branches offer passport services
The Seattle reality: rain, traffic, and cross-border travel
Between the rain and I-5 traffic, a passport-photo errand in Seattle can be a slog, and with Canada a short drive north, plenty of locals need passports and passport cards for cross-border trips — keeping the busiest counters occupied.
Seattle is home to a regional US Passport Agency for urgent travel, by appointment only. As everywhere, you bring your own compliant photo to the appointment — the agency does not take it for you.
The faster option: make your passport photo online
Stay dry and create a compliant Seattle passport photo from your phone with FastPassPhoto. Upload any recent photo and the AI handles the white background, 2x2 crop, and head position 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 Seattle pharmacy
If you need a printed photo, download the included 4x6 sheet and send it to any Seattle Bartell Drugs, Walgreens, CVS, or FedEx Office for pickup, usually within the hour and under a dollar. No photo session required.
For online renewal through MyTravelGov, the digital file is all you need.
How much do passport photos cost in Seattle?
In-person Seattle prices run from about $8 at suburban Walmarts to $15-$17 at pharmacies and shipping stores for two prints. AAA members can pay less.
An online photo is competitive and includes a reusable digital file plus six prints — and one photo covers both a passport book and a passport card for cross-border trips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get a passport photo in Seattle?
Bartell Drugs, Walgreens, and CVS across the city offer same-day photos, with Walmart in the suburbs, plus FedEx Office, The UPS Store, AAA Washington, and USPS facilities. You can also make one online with FastPassPhoto.
How much do passport photos cost in Seattle?
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 Seattle?
Yes. Seattle has a regional US Passport Agency for urgent travel, by appointment. You must bring your own compliant photo to the appointment.
Can I get a passport photo online instead of driving across Seattle in the rain?
Yes. FastPassPhoto makes a compliant 2x2 photo from any uploaded image in about five minutes — a digital file for uploads plus a print sheet for any Seattle pharmacy.
What is the cheapest place for passport photos in Seattle?
Suburban Walmart locations are usually cheapest at around $8. AAA members can pay less, and online services offer strong value with the digital file and six prints included.