🇬🇧 UK Passport Guide · Last verified: February 2026

Photo-Me Booth UK — Passport Photos at Train Stations and Supermarkets

Photo-Me runs a large network of UK passport booths — stations, Post Offices, supermarkets, shopping centres. Official UK passport rules: gov.uk — photos for passports.

Written by the pixid.studio team · February 2026

UK passport photo options — booths and digital

Quick facts

Typical price£10–£12 (prints + code on newer booths)
Walk-inYes
LocationsRail stations, Post Office, supermarkets
Find a boothphoto-me.co.uk — Booth Finder

How it works

  1. Enter the booth, select UK Passport
  2. Follow positioning prompts; take and pick your best shot
  3. Add phone or email for your photo code where supported
  4. Pay (card, contactless, or coins) and collect prints + receipt

Newer booths usually support a code for online passport applications. Older units may be print-only — check the operator’s booth finder filters.

Price comparison (indicative)

ServicePriceCode
Photo-Me booth£10–£12Often yes
Max Spielmann (Tesco/Asda)£6–£8Yes
Timpson~£12.99Yes

When Photo-Me wins: early/late hours at stations, no supermarket trip. Use staffed services for babies or if you want a retake guarantee.

Compliant UK digital JPEG — upload yourself

Get My Photo — $4.99

Frequently asked questions

How much is Photo-Me?
Typically £10–£12 including prints; newer booths often include a digital code.
Photo code?
Most newer booths yes. Filter for digital/code-capable booths on the operator site.
Baby photos?
Not ideal — fixed stool. Prefer Timpson, Snappy Snaps, or home + PixID.