UK Photo Guide · March 2026
Timpson Passport Photo: £12.99 Cost, Process & Online Alternative (2026)
Looking for Timpson passport photo pricing and what you get in-store? This guide covers Timpson passport photo cost (£12.99 printed + code vs. £6.95 digital), walk-in process, Apply & Go, and how UK specs differ from US 2×2 inch photos.
Written by the PixID.studio compliance team · Updated March 2026 · Experience: HMPO-style photo validation. Official source: UK government — passport photos (gov.uk).
TL;DR: UK passport photos are 35×45 mm (not 2×2 inches). Timpson offers HMPO-approved photos at 2000+ UK stores — typically £12.99 for prints + digital code, or £6.95 online digital only. Cheaper from home: PixID ($4.99, ≈£3.99) then optional £0.27 print at Boots.
Does Timpson do passport photos?
Yes. Timpson operates over 2000 branches across the UK and Ireland and is one of the most common high-street options for UK passport photos. Staff take the picture in-store, check that it meets HM Passport Office (HMPO) rules, and supply prints and/or a digital ID photo code for online applications — depending on the package you buy.
Timpson passport photo price (2026)
Typical Timpson passport photo price tiers are:
| Option | Approx. cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| In-store | £12.99 | Printed UK passport photos (usually four on a sheet) plus a digital ID photo code for online passport applications. |
| Online digital only | ~£6.95 | Digital passport photo / code without visiting a shop — confirm details on Timpson’s site before checkout. |
Prices can vary by promotion or location; ask your local branch for the current Timpson passport photo cost.
How it works in-store
- Walk in — usually no appointment for a standard passport photo.
- A member of staff takes your photo against a plain background with correct framing for 35×45 mm output.
- The process takes about five minutes for a straightforward adult photo.
- You receive HMPO-approved prints and, with the full package, a digital code to enter when applying online.
What you get: prints + digital code
For the standard in-store package, expect roughly four printed photos sized for UK passports, plus a digital ID photo code recognised for online passport applications — so you can apply on gov.uk without posting paper photos.
Timpson Apply & Go
Apply & Go (branding may vary) bundles compliant photography with help navigating the application flow at selected Timpson locations. It does not replace HMPO: you still complete the official application yourself. Ask locally whether your branch offers this and what is included.
Online alternative: PixID ($4.99 ≈ £3.99)
PixID.studio generates a compliant digital passport-style file from a phone or camera upload, with AI checks aligned to international (ICAO-style) rules — useful when you already have a good picture and want a lower fee than many high-street bundles. Output is priced at $4.99 (roughly £3.99 depending on exchange rate).
£0.27 Boots print hack
After you have a digital file from PixID (or another provider), you can print a 6×4 sheet at a Boots CEWE kiosk for about £0.27 — see our Boots passport photo guide. You still need an official photo code from an approved provider for some online renewals; printing alone does not replace that.