What is the cheapest compliant UK passport photo in 2026?

PixID (~£4 for the digital file) plus a Boots print (~£0.27) = approximately £4.27 total. You get a HMPO-compliant digital file for online renewal plus printed copies.

Boots Passport Photo 2026 — Booths Removed, Print-Only from £0.27

Q: How much does it cost to print a passport photo at Boots?

Approximately £0.27–£0.55 per 6×4 inch print, depending on method and quantity. Online orders via bootsphoto.com are typically around £0.27 per print. In-store CEWE kiosk printing may be slightly higher.

Q: Can I print a passport photo at Boots from my phone?

Yes. Use the Boots Photo app or website, upload your file, select 6×4 print, and either collect in-store or have it delivered. You can also upload at a CEWE Photostation in-store from a USB drive.

What Boots Offers in 2026

In-store passport photo booth	❌ Removed July 2024
In-store printing (CEWE kiosk)	✅ Available
Online order + in-store pickup	✅ Available
Online order + home delivery	✅ Available
Digital file / photo code	❌ Not provided
Photo code for online passport renewal	❌ Not available

How to Print at Boots

Option 1 — In-store CEWE Photostation kiosk (~£0.27–£0.55)

Bring your compliant digital file on a USB drive, or access it via the Boots Photo app or website on your phone.
Find the CEWE Photostation at your local Boots. Not every branch has one — check in advance.
Select a 6×4 inch (15×10 cm) standard print.
Pay and collect — prints ready within minutes. Cost: approximately £0.27–£0.55 per print.

Option 2 — Online order + in-store pickup (~£0.27)

Go to bootsphoto.com and upload your 6×4 printable sheet file.
Select 6×4 format, choose your local store, place the order (~£0.27 per print).
Boots emails you a QR code. Ready for pickup in approximately 30 minutes.
Scan QR code at the store kiosk to collect your print.

Option 3 — Home delivery (~£2.52 total)

Order online at bootsphoto.com and have it delivered by Royal Mail. Total cost approximately £2.52 including postage. Slowest option — allow 2–3 working days.

The Cheapest Compliant UK Passport Photo in 2026

Total: ~£4–5. No store visit needed for the photo itself.

Create your photo with PixID (~£4 equivalent at $4.99 USD) — download a 6×4 printable sheet with 4 passport photos laid out, HMPO compliant.
Upload to bootsphoto.com or use the CEWE Photostation at your local Boots.
Print a single 6×4 sheet — approximately £0.27.
Cut along the crop marks. Done.

This gives you a digital JPEG (for online renewal upload) plus printed copies — for less than the cheapest in-store booth option in the UK.

UK Passport Photo Price Comparison

Option	Price	What you get	Photo code
Timpson	~£8–10	Prints + code	✅ Yes
Snappy Snaps	~£13–16	Prints + code	✅ Yes
Max Spielmann	£12.99	4 prints + code	✅ Yes
Post Office (Check & Send)	£10–13	Prints + code	✅ Yes
Asda photo kiosk	£6–7	Prints + code	✅ Yes
Sainsbury's photo booth	~£8	Prints + code	Sometimes
Boots (printing only)	£0.27–£0.55	Prints only	❌ No
PixID + Boots print	~£4 total	Digital + prints	Upload own file

Boots vs Timpson — Which Is Better?

	Boots	Timpson
In-store photo service	❌ No longer offered	✅ Yes
Print-only service	✅ Yes (£0.27)	❌ No
Photo code for online renewal	❌ No	✅ Yes
UK locations	2,000+	3,300+
Full-service price	N/A	~£8–10

If you need someone to take your photo → Timpson, Snappy Snaps, or the Post Office. Boots cannot do this anymore.

If you already have a compliant digital file → Boots is one of the cheapest places to print it (£0.27 per 6×4 sheet).

Photo Code — Why Boots Doesn't Have One

A photo code is a short alphanumeric code provided by certified UK photo services (Timpson, Snappy Snaps, Post Office, Asda, Max Spielmann). You enter it during online passport renewal instead of uploading a file yourself — the studio has already transmitted the photo to HMPO's system.

Boots does not provide photo codes. If you need a photo code for online renewal, go to Timpson, Snappy Snaps, or any Post Office offering Digital Check & Send.

If you're comfortable uploading your own JPEG to the passport renewal portal, you don't need a photo code — PixID's file works for direct upload.

Get a HMPO-Compliant UK Passport Photo — $4.99

Light grey background · 35×45 mm · Digital file ready to upload or print at Boots · 100% money-back

Create UK Passport Photo

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Boots still do passport photos?

Not in-store photography. Boots removed all passport photo booths in July 2024. They now offer a print-only service — you bring a digital file and print at a CEWE Photostation kiosk, or order via bootsphoto.com.

How much does it cost to print a passport photo at Boots?

Approximately £0.27–£0.55 per 6×4 inch print. Online orders at bootsphoto.com are typically £0.27. In-store kiosk printing may be slightly higher.

Can I get a photo code for UK passport renewal at Boots?

No. Boots does not provide photo codes. For a photo code, use Timpson, Snappy Snaps, Max Spielmann, Post Office Check & Send, or Asda.

Can I print a passport photo at Boots from my phone?

Yes. Use the Boots Photo app or bootsphoto.com, upload your file, select 6×4 print, and collect in-store or have it delivered. You can also use the CEWE kiosk in-store from a USB drive.

What is the difference between Boots and Timpson for passport photos?

Timpson takes your photo with trained staff and provides a photo code for online renewal (~£8–10). Boots only prints a file you provide (~£0.27). If you need someone to take the photo, go to Timpson. If you already have a compliant file, Boots is the cheapest place to print it.

How long does Boots passport photo printing take?

In-store kiosk: minutes. Online order + in-store pickup: approximately 30 minutes. Home delivery: 2–3 working days.