How to use our passport photo booths

Using our passport photo machines is as easy as 1,2,3!

1

Find a passport booth

Use our handy Store Locator to find your nearest passport photo booth.

2

Follow the instructions

The simple on-screen instructions will guide you through everything.

3

Take passport photos

Take up to 10 passport pictures until you’re 100% happy with them!


Take professional ID photos at our photo booths

Simple, fast and practical. Our passport photo booths can be used for all types of photo ID!

UK Passports

Our booths take professional passport photos for all new UK passports and renewals.

International Passports

Get passport photos for over 140 international passports, including Ireland, Pakistan, Italy and many more.

Driving Licences

Take perfect ID photos suitable for UK driving licences (incl. Northern Ireland).

Visas

Get professional visa photos  for USA, Canada, New Zealand and countries across Europe.

Bus & Rail Pass

Use our photo booths to take ID photos for bus passes, rail passes and other transport photo ID.

Student Cards

Get ID photos for student cards, Blue Badges, Oyster cards and much more at our photo booths.

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Frequently asked questions about passport photo booths

How much are your passport photo booths?

It costs £10 to take a passport photo at our booths. This is the same price as photos for driving licences, international passports, and other forms of ID. 

Our fun photo strips cost just £6.

Where can I find passport photo booths near me?

You’ll find passport photo booths near you in all kinds of convenient locations across the UK, including selected Tesco and Asda supermarkets, shopping centres and more. To find your nearest passport photo booth, use our Store Locator to enter your postcode!

Can I get baby passport photos at your photo booths?

No, our passport photo booths are not suitable for babies or toddlers. Most children over 4 years old can use our passport booths, but younger children will need to get baby passport photos taken at a Max Spielmann shop instead. 

How do I take digital passport photos at your booths?

Take perfect digital passport photos at our booths in just 5 simple steps:

1. Find a local photo booth using our handy store locator

2. Follow the clear on-screen instructions

3. Take your passport photo and pay at the booth

4. Print your passport photos, they’ll include a digital code

5. Enter your digital code when renewing your passport online!

What if my passport photo is rejected?

Our passport booths are designed to capture HMPO-approved passport photos, so it’s unlikely they’ll be rejected if you’ve followed all of the instructions. However, please contact us if you experience any issues - we’ll be happy to help!

Can you send me a digital copy of my passport photo?

Yes, simply enter your email address at the passport booth and we’ll send you a digital copy of your photo.

Is your Apply & Go service offered at your photo booths?

No, our Apply & Go service is only available in Max Spielmann shops, where our colleagues are ready to help you through the entire online passport application process.