CVS Photo

How many times have you realized, at the last minute, that your passport photo is expired or doesn’t meet the requirements? The Lower East Side has a quiet solution tucked between the bodegas and vintage shops. CVS Photo handles those urgent passport photo needs without the hassle of a full-service studio.

You’ll find it at 196 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002—a stretch of sidewalk where tourists and locals move at different speeds. The storefront blends into the block, but the service is specific: they process passport photos, nothing more, nothing less. No appointments are needed; just walk in when the line isn’t long.

Government regulations often demand precise dimensions, lighting, and backgrounds—details most drugstore photo counters can manage. They print the required 2x2-inch images on-site, so you leave with a set that should pass inspection. For questions about sizing or acceptable attire, the staff can clarify before you step in front of the camera.

Need directions or want to confirm their hours? A map is available here. If you’d rather call ahead, reach them at (646) 416-5754.