Los Angeles, CA · United States
Passport Photos in Los Angeles
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Where to Get Passport Photos in Los Angeles
Passport Offices in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Passport Agency
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90024
By appointment only. Located in the Federal Building in West LA.
Downtown LA Post Office
900 N Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Passport Photos in Los Angeles — What to Know
Los Angeles sprawls across a massive metropolitan area, making convenience the top factor when choosing where to get passport photos. With locations spread across dozens of neighborhoods from Santa Monica to Pasadena, the nearest pharmacy is usually the most practical choice.
The LA Passport Agency in the Federal Building on Wilshire Boulevard serves the entire Southern California region for urgent passport needs. Wait times and appointment availability fluctuate significantly — during summer travel season, appointments can book out 2-3 weeks in advance.
A growing number of LA residents are opting to take passport photos at home using smartphone-based tools, avoiding traffic and parking hassles entirely. The photo can then be printed at any nearby pharmacy kiosk or submitted digitally for online visa applications.
Local Tips for Los Angeles
- LA traffic makes planning your trip important — choose a passport photo location close to home or work rather than driving across the city
- The Federal Building on Wilshire handles emergency passports but parking is extremely limited — take public transit if possible
- Many Costco locations in the LA suburbs still offer $5.99 passport photos, making them the cheapest in-store option in the area
- For digital passport photos needed for online visa applications, a free online tool saves you the drive entirely
Los Angeles Passport Photo FAQ
Where can I get passport photos in Los Angeles?
Walgreens (200+ locations), CVS (180+), Costco (15+), and FedEx Office locations throughout LA County offer passport photo services. Independent photo shops are also available in most neighborhoods.
Where is the LA Passport Agency?
The Los Angeles Passport Agency is at 11000 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1000, in the Federal Building in West LA (near UCLA). Appointments required for urgent/emergency passport services.
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