Passport photos in Phoenix for any country, any document
Passport photos in Phoenix for passport, visa, citizenship, green card, OCI, and consular ID applications. We photograph to your country’s exact specification and email the compliant file the same day.
- 40+ country specifications on file
- IRCC back-stamped prints
- Digital file for online portals
- Free retake if rejected
- Passport photos in Phoenix since 2012
One session. Any document.
We call it passport photos in Phoenix, but the same session covers every government and consular document that needs a compliance photo. Passports, visas, citizenship applications, permanent residency, work authorization, professional licenses, consular IDs. Tell us the document when you book and we set the camera, background, and crop to that exact standard before you walk in.
1 in 10 photos get rejected. Ours don’t.
For a plain US passport, Walgreens, FedEx, and CVS work fine. For a Canadian citizenship or passport application, a UK application, a Schengen visa, an Indian OCI card, or anything issued outside the United States, here is what changes when you get passport photos in Phoenix from a studio that works to the published spec.
Every set of passport photos in Phoenix carries the same guarantee. If an issuing authority ever rejects a photo we covered, we retake it at no charge.
Canadian citizenship and passport photos
Canada is the strictest standard we work to, and most of the passport photos in Phoenix we take are Canadian applications. IRCC requires the photo be taken by a commercial photographer, so self-taken, photo booth, and retail chain photos are rejected. The print is 50x70mm, a size no other country uses, and the back has to carry the studio name, address, and date taken.
We produce the complete submission: correct format and head height, a compliant background, two prints on professional photographic paper, the required studio back-stamp, and the digital file for online portal filing. Citizenship and passport are separate applications and IRCC states plainly that they do not share the same photo specifications, so tell us which one you are filing when you book.
Official specifications: citizenship photos and passport photos.
Specifications we photograph to
Every country sets its own passport and visa photo standard. We keep current spec sheets for more than 40 countries and all major US immigration forms, so passport photos in Phoenix can be built to any published standard.
- Australian and New Zealand passports35x45mm, country-specific head positioning
- Canadian citizenship, grant and proof50x70mm, 31 to 36mm head height, studio details on the back; photo count depends on whether you file online or by mail
- Canadian passport and PR card50x70mm, plain white or light background, studio back-stamp required
- Chinese visa33x48mm, specific head size, white background
- Country e-visa portalsIndia, Turkey, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, and more
- DS-160, US nonimmigrant visa600x600px digital upload, 2×2 ratio
- Indian passport, OCI card, visa2×2 inch, white background, full face centered
- Japanese and Korean passportsCountry-specific formats and head heights
- Mexican passport and visa35x45mm, white background, three prints for passport applications, no glasses permitted
- Mexican professional and consular IDsCedula profesional, teacher credentials, SAT, consular ID
- Schengen visa35x45mm, 70 to 80% face coverage, taken within the last 6 months
- UK passport35x45mm, neutral expression, specific background and lighting
- USCIS formsI-765, N-400, I-90, I-131
If your country is not listed, ask. Passport photos in Phoenix are built to whatever standard your document publishes. We have worked to more than 40 country specifications and can build to any published standard.
Your session, start to finish
What is included in passport photos in Phoenix
- Up to 20 minutes at our downtown Phoenix studio
- Photographed to your country’s exact specification by an experienced photographer
- One professionally lit, compliance-verified digital file, emailed the same day
- The correct background for your country, white or light gray
- Guidance on clothing, expression, and positioning before we start
- A free retake if the issuing authority rejects the photo
- Optional prints at $20, cut to the exact size your application needs
- Optional second country format for multi-document applicants
How it works
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Book online
Pick a date and time using the booking link. You get an instant confirmation with prep instructions, and a photographer reserved for you.
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Tell us the document
Name the country and the form you are filing. We set the spec, background, and lighting before you arrive. Not sure? Bring the application instructions.
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Your session
Plan for up to 20 minutes. We position you, set the lighting, and capture several frames. You review the photo before you leave.
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Same-day delivery
Your compliant digital file is emailed the same day, usually within an hour. Prints are cut to size and ready within 48 hours.
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Retake guarantee
If the issuing authority rejects your photo, send us the rejection notice and we retake it at no charge.
Book your passport photos in Phoenix
Pick a date and time for your passport photos in Phoenix. You get an instant confirmation with prep instructions for your specific document.
$98 session · Prints $20 only if your application needs them · Free retake if rejected
Passport photos in Phoenix: common questions
How long does a passport photo session take?
Plan for up to 20 minutes. Time at the camera is 3 to 5 minutes; the rest is verifying your spec, reviewing the frame, and cropping to final dimensions.
Do passport photos in Phoenix cover visas and citizenship too?
Passport photos in Phoenix cover all of them. Passport, visa, citizenship, permanent residency, green card renewal, work authorization, OCI card, consular ID, and professional license photos are all the same session. The only thing that changes is the specification we work to, which is why we ask which document you are applying for when you book.
Is a Canadian citizenship photo the same as a Canadian passport photo?
No. IRCC states on its own citizenship page that citizenship photos do not use the same specifications as passport photos. The 50x70mm size and the studio details on the back match, but the two differ on appearance rules and on how many photos you submit, which also changes by filing method.
It is the most common mistake we see. Tell us which application you are filing when you book and we work to that exact specification.
Official specifications: citizenship photos and passport photos.
What do I get with a Canadian citizenship or passport session?
- Exact 50x70mm format with 31 to 36mm head height, per IRCC
- Plain white background inside IRCC color tolerance
- Two identical prints on professional photographic paper
- Studio back-stamp with Photo Fusion Studio name, address, and date taken, required by IRCC
- Compliant digital file for IRCC online portal submissions
- Free retake if IRCC rejects the photo
Can Walgreens, CVS, or FedEx do Canadian photos?
No. Walk-in services cannot produce the 50x70mm Canadian format, cannot stamp the back of the print, and do not include a digital file for online portal applications. For Canadian applicants in Phoenix, we are the studio equipped to produce a complete, compliant submission.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome, but call or text (602) 899-2201 first. Photographers are often out on location or mid-session, so a quick call confirms someone is free before you make the drive. Booking online is the surest way to lock in a time.
What should I wear?
Wear
- Professional or business casual clothing
- A solid color that contrasts with the background
- Darker tops, since most backgrounds are white or light gray
- Your everyday look, so the photo matches how you present at a border or counter
Avoid
- White or very light tops when the background is white
- Hats and anything covering the head
- Heavy or thick-framed glasses, and anything that shadows your face
- Any glasses at all for Mexican documents, which prohibit them outright
- Uniforms, which some countries reject
If you wear a head covering daily for religious reasons, tell us when you book so we can check your country’s specific rule before your session. We walk you through the rest of the specifics when you arrive.
Can you retouch the photo?
No, and this matters. Passport and visa photos cannot be retouched, filtered, or AI-altered under State Department and most international standards. We deliver a clean, properly lit, properly exposed image, but we will not smooth skin, remove moles, or edit features. Retouched photos get rejected.
Do you photograph infants and children?
Yes. Children must have eyes open, no pacifier, no one else in frame, and a neutral expression. We have the technique for it. Budget extra time.
What if my photo gets rejected?
Email us the official rejection notice and we retake it at no charge. This applies to rejections from the issuing authority, including the State Department, a consulate, IRCC, or USCIS.
Do I need digital, prints, or both?
It depends on the document and how you file. Canadian citizenship is the clearest example: by mail IRCC requires two identical prints, online it requires one digital file. Tell us the application when you book and we confirm what it needs.
Where are you located?
We take passport photos in Phoenix from one downtown studio, near ASU Downtown and Arizona Center, and within walking distance of several light rail stops.
Search “Photo Fusion Studio” in Google Maps or Apple Maps. Our map pin is set to the correct entrance. Typing the street number instead will route you to the opposite side of the complex. Full directions and parking.
Do you accept payment at the studio?
Yes. Cash, credit card, debit card, and digital payment including Apple Pay. Payment is due at the session.
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
Sessions are non-refundable once the photo has been taken. If you need to cancel or reschedule before your appointment there is no charge, as long as you give at least 2 hours notice.
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