Yes, many Tesco stores in the UK have passport photo booths or in-store photo studios. You can use them for quick, compliant passport, visa, or ID photos.

Note: Locations marked KIOSK are for photo printing only, and SHOP refers to full Max Spielmann shops that may offer other photo services.
If there’s no Tesco with a booth near you, you can use the PhotoBooth Online tool instead. Just upload a regular photo taken at home — we’ll crop it to the correct size, remove the background, and check it for compliance. You can download a digital copy or order 8 printed photos within minutes.
Tesco photo booths charge £10 for a set of 4 printed passport photos. This also includes a digital copy and a photo code that you can use for online passport applications.
As an alternative, the PhotoBooth Online passport photo service gives you 8 prints, a digital photo, a printable template, and a code — for as low as £2.95! Just upload a regular photo taken on your phone or camera, and we’ll do the rest.
This guide explains how to find a Tesco passport photo booth using their store locator and compares their £10 in-store service to the £2.95 online alternative.
Written by: PhotoBooth Online Team
Updated: 12/03/26
Yes. If you use a Tesco photo booth or in-store studio, your photo will be checked against HM Passport Office (HMPO) standards. If it’s rejected, Tesco will either retake it for free or give you a refund — you choose.
Tesco’s guarantee applies only to photos taken at Tesco. If you bring your own image (e.g. if you edit your passport photo in Photoshop) and print it there, no refund is offered if it’s rejected.
Our online service also includes a 100% acceptance guarantee. Just upload a regular photo — we’ll remove the background, set the correct size, and check it for HMPO compliance. You’ll get a digital download or prints that are fully valid for UK passports.
The photo session at a Tesco booth takes about five minutes.
But you’ll also need to factor in travel and waiting time. If you’re in a hurry, our online passport photo service works 24/7. Upload a photo taken at home and get a digital passport photo or 8 prints, verified by a trained expert — all in under 5 minutes.
| Method | Photo Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco Photo Booth | Approx. 5 minutes | + travel and waiting |
| PhotoBooth Online | Under 5 minutes | No travel — done from home |
Booths are available whenever the store is open – and most Tesco stores open between 6:00 and 7:00 AM and close around 10:00 or 11:00 PM. Some larger branches operate 24/7. Hours may vary on weekends and public holidays.
If you’re short on time or prefer not to visit in person, you can use our online photo service instead. It’s available 24/7 and lets you create a compliant passport photo in minutes — from home or work.
You can print your 6×4″ passport photo template at a Tesco store using an iSnaps kiosk, or order prints online via Tesco Photo’s website.

Turnaround: Store pick-up is usually ready in 20 minutes; delivery takes up to 2 business days.

Note: Whatever the printing method, make sure you’re using a correctly prepared layout — if you just resize your photo to the passport size, it won’t print properly at Tesco.
At Tesco Photo, a single 6×4″ passport photo print costs £0.60 with free in-store collection. If you prefer home delivery, it’s an extra £1.99 — and usually arrives within 1–2 working days.
Important: Tesco only prints properly formatted 6×4″ photo templates. If you try uploading a cropped photo without a print layout, your order will be printed incorrectly and rejected.
Yes. At most Tesco photo booths or in-store studios, you can get photos for other official documents — not just passports.
Availability may vary by location, so it’s best to check in advance.
Yes. Some Tesco stores host Max Spielmann branches that offer an Apply & Go service. It’s available for UK passport applications only.
During your visit, a staff member will help you complete the entire application while you wait — including taking your photo and submitting your documents online.
To use this service, you may need valid ID. In many cases, you can use an expired passport as ID.
To check availability, visit the Tesco photo store locator and look for a location offering ‘Apply & Go’ services.