Where to Get UK Passport Photos
You can use a high-street shop, a photo booth, or your own phone. All routes must produce the same 35×45 mm GOV.UK-compliant result.
High street and booths
Common options in the UK include:
- Photo booths in supermarkets and shopping centres
- Timpson — often in train stations and high streets
- Snappy Snaps — dedicated photo shops
- Boots and Tesco Photo — availability varies by branch
- Post Office — some branches offer passport photos
Prices and convenience
Booth and shop prices vary by location—call ahead. Taking your photo at home and printing a sheet at a kiosk is often cheaper than full in-store passport services.
- Booth: quick but quality varies
- Timpson/Snappy: staff help, higher cost
- At home + our cropper: free except printing
Before you visit a shop
You can crop at home first and only pay for printing—or let the shop take the picture. Either way, confirm the output is 35×45 mm with correct head height.
Ready to crop your photo?
Free online tool—pick your country template (US 2×2 or UK 35×45), align your head, and download. No account needed.
Common questions
Does Tesco do passport photos?
Many Tesco stores have photo booths or photo counters. Services and prices vary—check your local branch.
How much at Timpson or Snappy Snaps?
Prices change by location. Expect to pay more than printing a file you already cropped at home.
Is a photo booth near me good enough?
Often yes, if the booth outputs 35×45 mm UK size. Check the print against GOV.UK rules or crop digitally before an online application.