Price Comparison (2026)
UK passport photos must be 35×45 mm with a plain white or light grey background. Here’s what you’ll pay depending on where you get them.
| Option | Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Kindro (DIY) | Free + ~£0.15 print | Multiple photos (4×6 print layout, 300 DPI) |
| Boots Photo | £6.99–£9.99 | 4 printed photos (counter or self-service) |
| Post Office | £8–£12 | 4 printed photos + compliance check |
| Max Spielmann | £6.99 | 4 printed photos |
| Photo-Me booth | £5–£8 | 4 photos from self-service booth |
| Snappy Snaps | £9.99+ | 4 photos + digital copy option |
Boots Photo (£6.99–£9.99)
Boots is the most popular high street option for passport photos in the UK. Most stores offer both self-service kiosks and staffed photo counters. The self-service kiosks are usually cheaper (£6.99) while counter service is £8.99–£9.99. Photos are printed on the spot and include a basic compliance check.
The main drawback: if HMPO rejects your photo, you’ll need to pay again. Boots’ compliance check catches obvious issues but won’t catch everything that HMPO’s automated system flags.
Post Office (£8–£12)
The Post Office offers a “Check and Send” service that reviews your entire passport application, including photos. This costs extra on top of the photo price but can give peace of mind. The photo service alone is £8–£12 depending on location.
Post Office Check and Send adds around £16 to review your full application — useful if you’re applying by post and want an expert to verify everything before sending.
Photo-Me Booths (£5–£8)
Photo-Me booths are found in supermarkets, train stations, and shopping centres across the UK. They’re the cheapest high-street option at £5–£8 for a set of photos. Many now include digital compliance checking.
Quality varies by machine condition and lighting in the booth. Results can be inconsistent — particularly with shadows and background uniformity.
The Free DIY Method
Here’s how to get compliant UK passport photos for under 20p:
- Take a photo with your phone against any background
- Upload it to Kindro’s free UK passport photo tool
- AI removes the background, centres your face, and sizes to 35×45 mm at 300 DPI
- Download the 4×6 print layout
- Print at Boots self-service (~15p for a 4×6 print) or at home
- Cut along the guides to get your 35×45 mm photos
Total cost: ~£0.15 for multiple photos, compared to £7–£12 at the high street.
UK Passport Application Fees (2026)
For reference, the current UK passport fees set by HMPO:
- Adult passport (online): £82.50
- Adult passport (postal): £93
- Child passport (online): £53.50
- Child passport (postal): £64
- Fast Track (1 week): £155
- Premium (same day, by appointment): £194
With passport fees starting at £82.50, saving £7–£12 on photos adds up — especially for families applying together.
Family Savings
If you need passport photos for a family of four:
- Boots: 4 × £8 = £32
- Kindro DIY: 4 × £0.15 = £0.60
That’s £31+ saved — enough to cover a meal out after your passport office visit.