Passport Photo Prices in the UK

What is the least expensive place to get a passport photo? What are the prices of a printed image, and how much do digital passport photos cost in the UK?

Rates vary significantly depending on whether you go to a high-street chain, a local photo studio, or use an online tool. In this guide, we compare the most common providers and price points to help you choose the most cost-effective and compliant solution.

Table of contents

• Passport photo pricing by service type
• Cut off your costs and get your passport photo online!
• UK Passport Photo App
• How to print a passport photo at Tesco or Boots for £0.60

Passport photo pricing by service type

Below we list how much passport photos cost in the UK at the most convenient and popular services:

Post Office passport photo cost

The Post Office’s “Check and Send” service offers a full application package, including a compliant digital photo, for an additional £16 on top of your passport fee. It’s a convenient option for those who prefer in-person support.

Retail photo providers (Boots, Asda, Morrisons, etc.)

High‑street retailers like Boots, Asda, and Morrisons offer accessible passport photo solutions via self‑service booths or online print services:

• At Boots, passport photo booth cost typically ranges between £6 and £8. This includes printed copies and a digital code you can use for online passport applications.
• Asda offers in-store photos for about £6 to £7, covering both prints and a digital code. You can also upload a compliant image online and get it printed for just £2.50 using their kiosk or home delivery service.
• Morrisons typically charges around £5 to £7 at their photo booths for printed passport-sized photos.

Photo studios & booths (Max Spielmann, Snappy Snaps, Digipix)

If you’re after professional help, photo studios and booths are a solid choice:

• At Max Spielmann, passport photos cost around £12.99. This includes four printed photos, a digital code for online applications, and up to 10 free retakes if needed. Some locations also help you complete your online application with their “Apply & Go” service.
• Snappy Snaps, which offers manual photography (not just booths), typically charges around £13–£16 depending on location.
• Digipix and similar photo labs offer comparable services. While specific prices vary store to store, most outlets in this category regularly price services in the £12–£15 bracket.

Cut off your costs and get your passport photo online!

You don’t need to spend a lot to get a valid UK passport photo. With an online tool like Visafoto.com, you can quickly create a professional-quality photo from home — no need for expensive studios or booths. Visafoto has helped people around the world get passports, visas, and ID photos since 2013 and has a 99.7% acceptance rate.

All you need to do is take a picture against a plain white wall using your phone or camera, then upload it to Visafoto.com. The tool will automatically adjust the background, fix the lighting and colour, and resize the image to meet UK passport photo requirements.

Example of a picture you can upload:

You’ll receive two files: one for digital use (like online applications) and another ready to print. If your photo doesn’t meet the standards, or you’re not happy with the result, we offer free replacements and a full refund if it’s rejected by passport authorities.

UK Passport Photo App

Prefer using an app? Try the 7ID App by Visafoto.com — a handy tool for creating UK passport photos directly on your iPhone or Android device. It’s a fast, low-cost way to get passport-ready pictures without leaving home.

Simply upload your photo, choose your document type and country, and the app will do the rest. It automatically adjusts the image to match official guidelines: from background and size to face position and eye alignment.

7ID gives you both a digital version and a print-ready layout. You can print it on common paper sizes like 4×6, A4, A5, or B5. Need help? Our support team is always on hand to assist with questions or technical issues.

How to print a passport photo at Tesco or Boots for £0.60

Looking for the least expensive passport photo solution in the UK? You can print your ready-made passport photo template at a Tesco or Boots photo kiosk for just £0.55 to £0.60.

Here's how:

1. Use an online tool like Visafoto or the 7ID App to prepare your passport photo template.
2. Save the finished template to a USB stick, your phone, or email it to yourself.
3. Visit a Tesco or Boots store with a photo kiosk.
4. Insert your USB, connect your phone (both stores support this), or scan the QR code (Boots) to access your file.
5. Choose the 10×15 cm (6×4 inch) print size on the kiosk.
6. Print your photo. The cost of passport photos at Tesco and Boots printed this way is under £0.60.
7. Cut out the passport-sized images using scissors.

This do-it-yourself option works perfectly with any compliant photo template and saves you from paying higher prices at in-store booths.

See this guide for other cost-effective passport photo printing options in the UK