Instant passport photos
Get perfect instant passport photos in just a matter of moments.
Guaranteed acceptance
Take high-quality photos that meet all the latest Passport Office rules.
Digital passport code
Along with physical prints, you’ll get a digital photo code to apply online.
See before you print
Take up to 10 passport pictures until you’re 100% happy!
Easy payment options
Quickly pay with cash, card, contactless, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Handy autofocus features
No need to adjust the chair or camera, our booths auto-focus on you.
Wheelchair accessible
Most of our photo booths are accessible to wheelchair users.
Audio/visual support
Get audio & visual instructions in a choice of 6 different languages.
Use passport photo booths for your online application
Don’t worry, our passport photo booths will get you holiday-ready in a flash.
1. Find a local photo booth
2. Take your photo & follow the guidelines*
3. Grab the digital photo code on your prints
4. Start your online passport application on the HMPO website
5. Enter your digital photo code
*our experienced colleagues are always on hand to help, while selected Max Spielmann stores can help submit your passport application with our Apply & Go service.
Get holiday-ready with our handy passport photo booths
Just 10 weeks after using our passport photo booths, you could be… relaxing on a sunny beach, exploring a beautiful European city, or hitting the scenic slopes once again. So long as you’ve got your passport ready in time.
After completing your application, UK passports can take up to 10 weeks to arrive, so avoid any further delays by taking professional passport photos at our booths.
Instead of fretting over a ruined holiday, we can guarantee your photos will be accepted by HMPO.
Take professional ID photos at our photo booths
Simple, fast and practical. Max Spielmann photo booths can be used for all kinds of photo IDs.
UK passports
Take perfect passport photos for all new UK passports and renewals.
International passports
Including passports for Ireland, Italy, Pakistan, India, Netherlands, Brazil & more.
Driving licences
Get professional ID photos suitable for UK driving licences (incl. Northern Ireland).
Visas
Includes visas for USA, Canada, New Zealand, Schengen Area & more.
Bus & Rail Pass
Take professional photos for bus passes, rail passes, student cards & other ID.
Find a Max Spielmann photo booth near you
You’ll find 100s of our passport photo booths all over the UK. Simply enter your postcode to find the nearest one!
Get all the info you need for perfect passport photos
Confused by all the HMPO rules? Don’t panic, here’s all the passport photo guidance you’ll ever need.
Passport & ID Photos
Get instant professional passport photos and help with your application.
Digital Passport Photos
Applying online? You'll need a digital photo code to start your application.
Baby Passport Photos
Taking the little ones abroad? Get their passport sorted without any stress.
Install a Max Spielmann photo booth in your own shop or business
It’s one of the UK’s most popular passport photo booths. The industry-leading Max Spielmann Photo Booth is available for installation in retailers throughout the UK and Ireland.
Our photo booths are quick and easy to set up. Since they use our own 3G/4G connectivity, they simply need power and space to stand in.
The typical footprint of a photo booth is 195h x 170w x 89d or 150w for our smaller, non-wheelchair-accessible booth. Please contact us if you would like further information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a digital ID photo code?
A digital ID photo code is provided for all UK passport photos
How long do passport photos take?
It takes minutes to print your passport photos
Can you help me complete the whole passport application?
Some of our Max Spielmann stores located inside Tesco can offer our Apply and Go service. We can complete your entire passport application, or passport renewal, while you wait. Please note, this service is only for UK passport applications and renewals.
Are my passport photos and visa photos guaranteed?
Yes, all of our passport photos and ID photos come with our guarantee. This means in the unlikely event that HM Passport Office reject your photos, we will either retake them, or refund the cost of your order.
What checks do you do to ensure my passport photo will pass?
We use only the Government’s passport photo guidance to check each passport photo we take, in addition to completing extra checks in-store, to ensure they meet the necessary standard.
Is the process secure?
Yes, we follow the required GDPR regulations to protect your data.
Can you take a visa photo?
Yes. We offer numerous visa photo options and we can follow your exact requirements to custom make your ID photo should you require this.