UK Passport Guide · March 2026

Boots Passport Photo: Booths Discontinued — Alternatives & Print Hack (2026)

Boots passport photo booths are discontinued — you cannot get an in-store booth picture anymore. This guide explains the £0.27 CEWE print trick, where to get a 35×45 mm UK passport photo instead, and how PixID at $4.99 fits the workflow.

Written by the PixID.studio compliance team · Updated March 2026 · Official source: GOV.UK — passport photos · ICAO Doc 9303.

Written by PixID.studio compliance team·UK size: 35×45 mm·Last verified: March 2026

TL;DR: Boots removed passport photo booths. You can still print a compliant picture: get a digital file from PixID ($4.99), then print a 6×4 at a CEWE kiosk for about £0.27 and cut to 35×45 mm. For a new photo with staff or a code, try Timpson (~£12.99), Snappy Snaps, Max Spielmann, or the Post Office.

Boots stopped passport photo booths

Boots no longer operates dedicated passport photo booths for walk-in capture. If you need someone to take a Boots passport photo in the old sense, that service is gone — plan for Max Spielmann, Timpson, Snappy Snaps, the Post Office, or an online tool. Always follow HMPO photo rules.

CEWE kiosks: printing only

Many Boots stores still have CEWE Photostation kiosks for printing — not for taking passport pictures. You bring a ready-made JPEG (for example from PixID), select a 6×4 inch print, then trim two UK 35×45 mm photos from the sheet.

£0.27 print trick (PixID + Boots)

  1. Create a compliant UK passport photo in PixID ($4.99) — correct 35×45 mm proportions and background for HMPO.
  2. Export the 4×6 / 6×4 print layout or single image as instructed in your download pack.
  3. At Boots, use the CEWE kiosk or Boots Photo online to order a 6×4 — often about £0.27 per print depending on store.
  4. Cut carefully to two 35×45 mm photos for paper applications.

Alternatives to Boots for passport photos

Option Typical cost What you get
Timpson ~£12.99 Staff-taken photo; often includes digital code for online renewal.
Snappy Snaps Varies High-street studio; confirm HMPO package and code.
Max Spielmann ~£12.99 / ~£10 booth Inside many ASDA stores; passport + code packages.
Post Office Varies Check & Send and photo services at larger branches.
PixID $4.99 Online digital file + print layouts; then print at Boots or home.

Frequently asked questions

Does Boots do passport photos?
Boots does not run passport booths anymore. Boots prints passport-style images you provide — use a CEWE kiosk for about £0.27 per 6×4 after you have a compliant file. For capture + code, use Timpson, Max Spielmann, Snappy Snaps, or the Post Office.
Can I print passport photos at Boots?
Yes. Bring or upload a compliant JPEG, print as 6×4 on a CEWE station, then trim to 35×45 mm. Create the file first with PixID or another approved method.
How much to print a passport photo at Boots?
A 6×4 print is often about £0.27 — enough for two UK passport photos when cut. Confirm the price on the kiosk or Boots Photo checkout.
What's the cheapest way to get passport photos?
Many applicants pay under £5 total with PixID ($4.99) plus a Boots print (~£0.27). Counter services (~£12.99) cost more but include in-person help and sometimes a digital code.
Where can I get passport photos near Boots?
Search for Timpson, Snappy Snaps, Max Spielmann (often in ASDA), or a Post Office with photo services — usually within the same retail areas as Boots.

Related guides

Max Spielmann passport photo — prices ASDA passport photo (Max Spielmann) UK passport photo requirements Boots passport photo (earlier guide) Print a digital passport photo at retail Create your UK photo — PixID ($4.99)

UK passport photo from home

35×45 mm digital file — $4.99. Then print at Boots for about £0.27.

Get My Photo — $4.99 →