Price for Passport Photo ??

[level01]

I have to re-new my passport and I was wondering if anybody knows the typical price for a passport photo.

Thanks

[ck1223]

I had mine done at Blacks. It was a Black and White picture which apparently is the best way to go. It was around $20.

[Mastermis]

Prices vary a lot ... look around. I paid 15$ at Astral here in Montreal. But saw a few days later 8.99$ is some small mom & pop shop camera store.

Good luck.

M

[mtevie]

Pacific Mall 4 photos for $10 CASH!!

[HighFlyer]

8.99 at CAA for members. Add $2 for a non-member.

[vistaliving]

Walmart is $13.75.

[mlc2000]

Costco is very cheap. Like under $10?

[gman]

It is $4.99 or $5.99 in Costco. Did that in Friday night.

EDIT: it is $5.57. I found the receipt.

[mlc2000]

It is $4.99 or $5.99 in Costco. Did that in Friday night.

EDIT: it is $5.57. I found the receipt.

Yea I thought it was cheap. I did mine 2 yrs ago, I forgot the price.
May I ask where yer travelling?

[gman]

Yea I thought it was cheap. I did mine 2 yrs ago, I forgot the price.
May I ask where yer travelling?

US. US custom gave us problem to enter during Christmas. My kids had no photo id. Hence, I decided to get them passports.

[midget_man]

Free---- (well cost of a tiny bit of paper and ink)

Do you have a digital camera?? Take it yourself and print it up. I called the passport office a while ago and it is a-ok, as long as you follow all the guidlines regarding size, smiling, etc..

[gman]

Free---- (well cost of a tiny bit of paper and ink)

Do you have a digital camera?? Take it yourself and print it up. I called the passport office a while ago and it is a-ok, as long as you follow all the guidlines regarding size, smiling, etc..

When I was in their office today, the lady phoned an applicant that her photo had a problem. The lady said she told her husband about it might be problematic when he was here. It turned out it did have a problem although it was taken in a photo shop. And, the applicants needs to take yet another one and bring it in again.

Also, the photo of the gentleman in the next window also had problem because of brighest and background. And, the clerk was telling him what was wrong.

When I was in Costco, my daughters needed to take the photo 3 times because there was something not right and I had no freaking idea what went wrong because they all seems to be okay for me.

[midget_man]

When I was in their office today, the lady phoned an applicant that her photo had a problem. The lady said she told her husband about it might be problematic when he was here. It turned out it did have a problem although it was taken in a photo shop. And, the applicants needs to take yet another one and bring it in again.

Also, the photo of the gentleman in the next window also had problem because of brighest and background. And, the clerk was telling him what was wrong.

When I was in Costco, my daughters needed to take the photo 3 times because there was something not right and I had no freaking idea what went wrong because they all seems to be okay for me.

Exactly why taking it yourself may be a good alternative. Take 10 different ones, and bring them all in, if they dont like one say "well, how 'bout this one??" and just keep going til they find one they like. Still would cost you no more than maybe 1-2 sheets of full size photo paper.

I mean, I know that 10 bux is not that expensive, but the lengths I've seen people on this site go to save a loonie, well they would certainly do the pic themselves to save 10 loonies.

[rad456]

They seem to be much more picky on the photos. No smiles, no shadows, no glasses.

You may be able to get free passport pictures at Sears Travel
"All non-domestic travel requires proof of citizenship. Having an up-to-date passport is your best form of identification. Ask your travel consultant how you can get free passport pictures when you book with Sears Travel. "

http://www.searstravel.ca/sts/care/benefits.do?stsLang=en

Also, it may be part of Sears Passport to Travel, not sure

http://origin.sears.ca/e/financial_services/passport_to_travel/travel_2.htm

[gman]

Exactly why taking it yourself may be a good alternative. Take 10 different ones, and bring them all in, if they dont like one say "well, how 'bout this one??" and just keep going til they find one they like. Still would cost you no more than maybe 1-2 sheets of full size photo paper.

I mean, I know that 10 bux is not that expensive, but the lengths I've seen people on this site go to save a loonie, well they would certainly do the pic themselves to save 10 loonies.

And you ask your doctor (lawyer, accountants) to sign every single one of them. :)

[bluetroll]

chinese places are cheapo.... and they give you colour too... blacks is such a rip off.

[gman]

chinese places are cheapo.... and they give you colour too... blacks is such a rip off.

Blacks does not give you colour??

[Trexim]

Photolab (Loblaws) $6.99 (In Ottawa)

[9Doorz]

i got mine done at blacks like a month ago, they gave me two black and white photos, and 2 colour photos, they also included a nice pass port holder. which is very nice and very handy (has places for money, cards ects)
it was 20 bucks.

[Mooseport]

I got mine done at walmart in color for $12 the other day. (Walmart in GVR)

[japcutie]

make sure when you're getting your photos taken, the photographer knows what he's doing. there are specific measurements for different types of passports/visas/immigration etc. the photographer should be knowledgeble about the diff backgrounds that also need to be used for the specific type of photo you're looking for...not all passport photos are the same...

anyone looking for a great place in mississauga that takes photos for a good price?

$10 + tax for 2 passport/id photos
art's photo in high point plaza

[Dominique]

I did my passport photos originally at Walmart for $10, when I went to the passport office. They were no good. They give you proof why it isn't good so you can get a refund wherever you went. But I had to go and redo them.
I went to a place within Central Parkway Mall, which is where the passport office in Mississauga is located. I paid $15.

I went to a photo store in Square One and paid $18 so I can get a Work Visa.

Then I went to Pacific Mall and got 8 for $17. I wanted 20 for $22.99, but the guy said I'd have to come back the next day for them. Anyways, I used one at CAA to get a Intl. Driver's Permit with no problem. The other 7 are just in case I need it.

[The Shirker]

Some CAA locations do them for free for Plus members (up to 4 sets a year).

[Singh_21]

I think I paid about 10 bucks at a local supermarket..

[level01]

Thanks for all the input.

Got the pictures at costco $5.99 + tax.

[yatyat]

Free---- (well cost of a tiny bit of paper and ink)

Do you have a digital camera?? Take it yourself and print it up. I called the passport office a while ago and it is a-ok, as long as you follow all the guidlines regarding size, smiling, etc..


sorry to dig this old thread up but i need to get a new passport ...

which passport office did you call? i am just wondering if its acceptable nation wide or just that particular office .... i checked the passport canada website and its still saying that you need to get it done and stamped by a commerical photographer.

thanks,

[MJB]

Photolab (Loblaws) $6.99 (In Ottawa)

RCSS is cheap also around $6.99 (maybe $8.99 :?: ). That is Real Canadian Superstore that have the photo labs. I don't know if they all do. But the one by me does, Dundas and Trafalgar in Oakville.

Had to take a bunch of pics of the kids to 'get it right' no shadows etc.

[raccoon]

If you did it by yourself, you won't get any stamp or something else to show when the photo taken, it may get trouble.

[Jucius Maximus]

If you did it by yourself, you won't get any stamp or something else to show when the photo taken, it may get trouble.

According to the rules, the photo must be taken and stamped by a commercial photographer.

[Jucius Maximus]

I had mine done at Blacks. It was a Black and White picture which apparently is the best way to go. It was around $20.
Black's is a ripoff but I got mine done there too.

They claim B&W is rejected much less often than colour. (Price for B&W vs. colour is equal.)

If your B&W photo is rejected by Passport Canada, they will re-take your photo for free. This guarantee does not apply for colour photos.

Blacks also gives you a "free" passport holder case.

[treehuggerjen]

There is a chinese place at Kennedy and Sheppard Ave
price is around $9.20 including tax for one day service passports

http://toronto.ibegin.com/misc/stans-photo

[AhmedF]

I recently used Exposures 1 Hour Photo (http://toronto.ibegin.com/misc/exposures-1-hour-photo)

I believe it cost under $10, and it was ready in 5 minutes.

[galanz]

According to the girl who took mine on Saturday CAA will give you one free one per year if you have the plus level membership.

[gman]

Costco. Around $7.

[Gigi]

I had my photo (in colour) taken by Amazing Photo at Market Village (GTA) for $7 taxes included about a month ago. The photo was fine as I just received my new passport last week!

Amazing Photo: Tel: 905-947-8998

[Mocha10]

I took mine at a professional studio at Missisauga (can't remember the name) for $12 and double ($24) for my little baby. It is a ripped off but most of the large retailer (Walmart, Costco, Loblaws,etc) don't do infant passport photo. That guys said they charge double because it is hard to post an infant. He still charged me $24 even my baby is very copoerative and it is done in 3 mins. Anyway, I took them to the passport office and it came out that mine is not ok, glare on my face. So I went downstairs to take another set in the govt bldg (at 4900 Yonge st). It cost $16 but it turns out fine and the officer is ok for taking both my signed but not ok photo and not sign but ok photo which I took downstairs.

Just be careful, there are thousands of reasons for them to reject your picture. The guy at the govt bldg told me to put some baby powder on (which they provided) so that won't have the glare.

[twboy1999]

i just got mine at costco.. for like $6.50 includign tax

so much cheaper than blacks.. they wanted 19dollar + tax

[drucillica]

costco is prolly the cheapest.

When i got my passport done, I paid around $20 for my photo. I needed the picture immediately and I was away at school at the time in Waterloo w/ no car, so I didn't really have the luxury of shopping around.

Anyway, the guy took my picture, uploaded it to his computer and started to whiten the background using the brush tool in paint. It was the ghettoest thing I've ever seen. I can't believe he charged me $20 for a photo I could have taken myself.

[M-e-X-x]

Pacific Mall 4 photos for $10 CASH!!


lol yeah!!! i used the other ones for my isic card and stuff...

[reddeals]

i just got mine at costco.. for like $6.50 includign tax

so much cheaper than blacks.. they wanted 19dollar + tax

Do you need a costco membership card when you took the photoes?

[JACKIE26]

Shopper's Drug Mart does them for $9.99

http://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/english/optimum/offers/passport/index.html

[blink]

I called up a few places, so here are current prices:

1) Loblaws portrait - $9.99 + tax
2) Henry's - $11.99 + tax
3) Blacks' - $18.99 + tax
4) Walmart - $12? + tax
5) Shoppers - $9.99 + tax
6) CAA - $9.50+tax members, $12.50 non-members

[spamblockers]

I paid $8 w/ taxes at Black's in Malvern Plaza in Scarborough - renewed password in November of 2007.

[TorontoEh]

called Mississauga Costco, it's 5.49+Tax

price is same for all costcos

going there tomorrow to get mine

[Octavius]

called Mississauga Costco, it's 5.49+Tax

price is same for all costcos

going there tomorrow to get mine

+1

Got mine, my mom's and my girlfriend's done there. By far the cheapest price you'll find for them.

[SNike05]

Costco $6.49 +tx ==> 30 minute wait for processing
CAA $13.49 +tx ==> no wait for processing

Both provide 2 colour photos and both are located in Pointe-Claire. Costco did mention that they only do Canadian passports.

[opcode]

I just got back from renewing my passport at the office near Scarborough Town Centre. I went to Walmart and paid $12.99 for 2 colour photos which were ready in 5 minutes.

After I renewed my passport, I left the building and noticed that there's a place on the lower level that does colour passport photos, 2 for $12.99 with a 3 minute wait. Had I known this before, I never would've bothered going to Walmart.

The address for the Passport Canada location is the following:

Passport Canada
Suite 210
200 Town Centre Court
Scarborough ON
Distance: 7 km
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

[Cheap]

I just got back from renewing my passport at the office near Scarborough Town Centre. I went to Walmart and paid $12.99 for 2 colour photos which were ready in 5 minutes.

After I renewed my passport, I left the building and noticed that there's a place on the lower level that does colour passport photos, 2 for $12.99 with a 3 minute wait. Had I known this before, I never would've bothered going to Walmart.

The address for the Passport Canada location is the following:

Passport Canada
Suite 210
200 Town Centre Court
Scarborough ON
Distance: 7 km
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Good to know this if you are in a hurry, and if they reject them you don't have far to go to replace them. I like Costco I have used them a few times, for visas as well, for $6 you can't beat them but for someone in a hurry this is perfect

[Mattones]

Wal-Mart in and out in less then 10 minutes. Forget the price but it was fairly cheap. Also i have yet to see the passport office reject one of their photo's

[DealGiver]

costco ftw.....:lol:

[Halifax55]

And you ask your doctor (lawyer, accountants) to sign every single one of them. :)

You no longer need to have a any of the above sign the picture or be your guarantor...any card carrying visa holder can now vouch...I have certified lots of passport applications for people...My qualifications? Current passport holder. Example: In the case of parent, you can do it for your kids and no longer have to run around looking for a professional who has known you or the children for two years

[smartgirl33]

I realize this quoted post is old, but it is still misleading and wrong.
Here is the official up to date (as of February 2009) information regarding passport photos:

*********
PHOTOGRAPHER AND GUARANTOR
Photos must be taken by a commercial photographer.
The name of the photographer or studio, the address and the date the photo was taken (not the date the photo was printed) must be provided directly on the back of one photo.
The guarantor must clearly write on the back of ONE (1) photo: "I certify this to be a true likeness of (applicant's name)".
*********

Incedentally, I got my passport photo taken at Costco for $5 - they were having a promotion.:D


Free---- (well cost of a tiny bit of paper and ink)

Do you have a digital camera?? Take it yourself and print it up. I called the passport office a while ago and it is a-ok, as long as you follow all the guidlines regarding size, smiling, etc..

[highvelocity]

I did mine for $9.99 plus tax at this little place that also has a Canada Post, on Steeles and Carpenter Road (North York). 2 colour photos, took less than 10 minutes. This was for an Israeli passport.

[terryg]

After going to get my Indian Visa and Passport photo last thing on a Friday night. The staff at Rapid Photo knew the right size and it only took about
ten minutes from start to finish. Plus I got a $2 off coupon from their website
www.rapidphoto.ca :cheesygri

[905fcuk]

Hey, my family and I are planning on going to Costco to have our passport pics taken this weekend. Do we need to have a membership to use their photo service? Also, what is the regular price for passport pictures @ Costco? Please let me know. Thanks in advance!


I realize this quoted post is old, but it is still misleading and wrong.
Here is the official up to date (as of February 2009) information regarding passport photos:

*********
PHOTOGRAPHER AND GUARANTOR
Photos must be taken by a commercial photographer.
The name of the photographer or studio, the address and the date the photo was taken (not the date the photo was printed) must be provided directly on the back of one photo.
The guarantor must clearly write on the back of ONE (1) photo: "I certify this to be a true likeness of (applicant's name)".
*********

Incedentally, I got my passport photo taken at Costco for $5 - they were having a promotion.:D

[rotjong]

Just got my mugshot taken at Shoppers drug mart $9.99

[twish]

I went to a place called Izee Baby Portrait Studio and got two colour copies for $7.99. It's at 537 Lawrence Ave West, that's right at lawrence and bathurst.

I was in and out in 10 minutes. if you don't have a costco membership, this is the next best place.

[Shinjieva01]

Just got my mugshot taken at Shoppers drug mart $9.99

+1
our whole family got it done there. didnt pay a cent actually cuz we used our optimum points :cheesygri
staff there was very helpful... they notice there my mom's forehead was a bit too shiny after the first shot...so they took her to the make-up section of the store for some powder to bring down the shine ..then retook the picture again at no cost, no hassle

[nakedjaxx]

Wal-Mart is $14.99+tax.... 10 mins wait... colour or black...

Wish I had gone elsewhere, like Shoppers... kind of expensive at $14.99.

[asdisme]

Just to bump this up,

A store joint with Jumbo Computer down at the corner of Kensington/College has 2 Passport Photo (Colour) for 7.80 + tax.

[pd154]

London Drugs $11.91

[Longobongo]

Do you need a costco membership in order to take a passport photo? Either trying there or Shoppers

[zeitgeist1945]

The cheapest that I could find in the Financial district is $9.99. Blacks in CommerceCourt was asking $20plus tax. What a ripoff!

[rchong]

Do you need a costco membership in order to take a passport photo? Either trying there or Shoppers

Yes, you do need to be a member.

I paid $6.99 ($7.83 after tax) at Costco.

[gman]

Yes, you do need to be a member.

I paid $6.99 ($7.83 after tax) at Costco.

You don't need to be a member. You do need a member to pay for you.

[PrincessD]

i just took mine yesterday at Sheppard & Yonge where they process your passports, I paid like $16 for 2 shots.