Today, most Boots stores rely on CEWE Photostations where you can print a digital copy of your own passport photo prepared elsewhere – you can find a printing kiosk using the official Boots store locator in the guide below.
Boots passport photo printing service costs £0.59. It remains one of the cheapest ways to print passport photos in the UK — but only if you already have a compliant digital template. Otherwise, you risk rejection and paying twice.
| Appointment | Not required |
| Opening Hours | Varies by store location, typically early morning (07:00–09:00) to evening (21:00–23:00) |
| Price | £0.59 |
| What you get | Up to 4 passport-size photos on a single print |
| Acceptance guarantee | None from Boots, but PhotoBooth Online does include a 100% acceptance guarantee. |
Boots offers a very cost-effective way to get printed passport photos, but it does not check compliance with HM Passport Office rules – so you need to make sure your passport photo meets all HM Passport Office requirements before printing at Boots.
✅ You can do this with PhotoBooth Online – along with preparing your print-ready passport photo and a compliance check, we offer a 100% acceptance guarantee for your Boots passport photos.

Add a basic photo
Use your phone to snap a simple headshot against any background. Upload it here to start preparing your Boots passport photo.
Let us process it
We’ll instantly process your image to meet HM Passport Office standards: correct size (35×45 mm), background, and proportions.
See passport photo preview
See a preview of your new biometric photo. Not happy? Take unlimited retakes until you have the perfect shot.
Save template and print it
Download your print-ready 4×6 layout containing 4 copies of your new photo – it’s ready to print at any Boots CEWE Photostation. (If you need help printing at Boots, see our quick guide on in-store or online printing just below)
You’ll also get a digital copy of your new passport photo and a photo code. If you change your mind about printing, you can use them for your online application.
If you don’t want to deal with printing yourself, you can order delivery of ready-made prints right to your door.
Once you’ve got your print-ready passport photo template, you can either print it using a CEWE Photostation in a Boots store or through the Boots Photo online service.
Find a Kiosk
Use the Boots store locator and apply the ‘Instant Photo Kiosk’ filter to find your nearest CEWE Photostation.
Connect Your Device
Plug in your USB drive, memory card, or connect your smartphone to the kiosk to access your files.
Upload Your 6×4″ Template
Select the ‘Print’ option and choose your pre-prepared 6×4″ (10x15cm) template containing your passport photos.
Pay and Print
Confirm your print settings, follow the on-screen payment prompts, and collect your high-quality passport prints instantly.
Select Service Type
Visit Boots Photo, click ‘Order Now’, and choose ‘Print In-Store’ for same-day pickup.
Upload and Configure
Upload your passport photo template. Set the format to 6×4″ (15×10 cm) and select ‘Gloss’ paper for official compliance.
Checkout and Pickup
Sign in or register to complete your payment. Your photos will typically be ready for collection at your chosen Boots store within 30 minutes.
Although Boots now mainly uses CEWE Photostations for printing, some stores still have Photo-Me booths for traditional passport photos. Using it costs £10 – for this price, you will get 5 printed photos and a digital photo code.
Important note: if your photo booth passport photo is rejected, refund can be done only by contacting the Photo-Me support.
Not every Boots has a Photo-Me booth. Check the finder below before you go – otherwise you may arrive and only find a print kiosk.
Since there is no dedicated booth finder from Boots, you can find a Photo-Me booth inside a Boots store using the Photo‑Me finder.
Visit the Photo-Me Website
Open their official photo booth finder.
Enter Your Location
In the upper right corner of the map, enter your address or click Use current location to see all nearby passport photo booths.
Find a Suitable Address
Find the nearest location that has Boots in the title – that’s the address of a Boots store that has a Photo-Me booth in it.
If it doesn’t matter for you if the booth is in a Boots store or not, you can choose any other location on the map.
No – Boots does not take or supply digital passport photos through its main print service. CEWE kiosks only print a template you bring; they do not capture your photo or provide a GOV.UK photo code.
However, if you prepare your passport photo template using PhotoBooth Online, we’ll give you a digital photo code and send a copy of your digital photo to your email too.
When using a Boots passport photo booth located in some Boots stores, you do get a digital passport photo code along with your prints. As an option, you can also enter your email at checkout and get a digital copy sent to your email as well.
No. Boots cannot take baby passport photos – it no longer runs passport booths, and its print kiosks only print files you supply.
Even if you do find a Photo-Me booth in a Boots store, it will be unsuitable for infants who cannot sit alone.
A comprehensive guide to Boots passport photos – methods, locations, prices, and printing instructions.
Written by: PhotoBooth Online Team
Updated: 20/07/26
Yes, some Boots stores have self-service photo booths for UK passport photos. These are usually Photo-Me machines operated by a third party — not Boots staff. You’ll receive 5 printed photos and a digital photo code. Availability may vary by location.
Prefer not to go in person? You can also create passport photos online using your phone – see how below.
Boots does not list passport photo booths on its own website. To find a Photo‑Me booth inside (or near) a Boots store, use the official Photo‑Me booth finder:
You can create passport photos online using your phone – no booth or store visit needed.
Every photo includes a 100% acceptance guarantee and can be used for official purposes, including your passport interview if required.
Yes, Boots includes a digital photo in their package – as a photo code. If you use a Photo-Me booth at Boots, you’ll receive 4 printed copies of your UK passport photo – plus a unique photo code. This code contains a digital copy of your passport photo, which you can use to apply for your passport online.
Please note: at Boots, even if you only need a digital photo, you’ll still have to pay £10 for prints (similarly to post office passport photos). So why not save money with our service? For a lower price, you’ll get a digital photo without paying extra for prints you don’t need. Simply upload a regular self-taken snapshot, and we’ll turn it into a guaranteed picture for your UK passport.
It’s £10 for 5 printed passport photos and a digital photo code – if you use a standard Photo-Me booth.
But with our online service, you’ll get a guaranteed UK passport photo with a code for much less. As an extra option, you’ll also get 8 prints with free Royal Mail delivery – and it’ll still be cheaper than the in-store service. Simply upload a casual self-taken picture to turn it into an expert-verified photo!
Plus, our service works perfectly for all ages and documents – whether it’s a baby, man or woman passport photo, or another ID photo you need, we’ll make you one!