Tesco passport photo [online alternative]

Tesco, one of the biggest retailers in the UK (with over 4,000 stores as of 2023), is one of the go-to spots for people looking to get new passport pictures. 

Whether it’s your first time using Tesco’s passport photo services or you simply need a refresher, we’ve got you covered. Below, you’ll find all you need to know about Tesco passport photos.

Passport photos at Tesco—service information

Getting passport photos at Tesco is a breeze since the retailer offers a walk-in document photo service. Note, however, that not every Tesco store has a photo booth available. 

To find suitable locations, go to Tesco’s official store finder. There, enter your location and select “Passport photo booth” in both remaining windows. 

As for Tesco opening times, they vary depending on the store, so it’s best to check with your local branch. On average, however, you can expect passport photo booths at Tesco to be open from 6 am to 11 pm. 

Now—

What’s the price of taking a passport photo at Tesco? And how long does it take to get one?

You’ll pay £6 for the service, and you can expect to walk out with two UK passport photos within 10–15 minutes (that’s how long you need to take your own photo and wait for it to be printed). If you have any issues using a passport photo machine at Tesco, simply ask an available employee for help.

Digital passport photos at Tesco

It’s worth noting that it’s now possible to apply for your British passport online. Not only is it more convenient, but also cheaper, as an online passport application costs £10.50 less than the traditional one.

All you need is a digital passport photo that is compliant with all HM Passport Office photo requirements. Luckily, you can get one at Tesco (and it’s included in the price of a standard photo). But why bother going to a photo booth if you can get the whole process done entirely from home? 

Use our mobile photo booth app (available on iOS and Android) and get your UK passport photo done in only a few clicks—you’ll immediately get your digital image delivered to your inbox, ready for the application!

Tesco: print passport photos for 60p 

Applying online isn’t the only alternative—you can still apply for your passport by post if you want to. In this case, however, you’ll need two identical passport photos printed on high-quality photographic paper.

Don’t want to spend the time learning how to use a passport photo machine at Tesco? You don’t have to! 

Simply take a photo with your mobile phone and use Passport Photo Online to get a digital UK passport photo template you can then print at Tesco. Here’s how it works:

And here’s how to print pictures for your British passport application:

1. Transfer your digital template to a USB drive or save it on your phone.
2. Find the nearest Tesco and locate an instant photo print kiosk in the store.
3. Pick the “10x15 cm template” from the menu and use it to print your digital image.
4. Carefully cut out the pictures from the template and attach them to your paper application.

The best news? It’ll only cost you 60p to get a set of passport photos printed on high-quality photo paper. Take your best passport picture yet, entirely hassle-free, like one of our British customers: