Passport Photos at Sainsbury’s—Can You Get Them at a Photo Booth?

How to get a Sainsbury’s passport photo in a photo booth.

Photo booths at Sainsbury’s were a popular option for taking passport photos without going to a professional studio. Now, however, the store’s services are becoming less and less accessible.

If you plan on getting your passport photos taken at Sainsbury’s, read this article to learn how to find one of their photo booths in the UK. Or, if you can’t find one nearby, check out other convenient alternatives. 

Here’s what we cover:

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A photo taken with PhotoAiD’s mobile phone app and turned into a valid passport photograph in 3 seconds.

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Does Sainsbury’s have a passport photo booth?

Yes, but— 

Finding any information on Sainsbury’s photo booths is challenging.

The chain’s official store details lack information on the service, so we couldn’t find any reliable source on their photo booth costs or Sainsbury’s photo printing prices (although the service is available). 

However, the store still offers photo booths—they’re just less common than years ago.

Read on to find Sainsbury’s photo booth locations that are still operating.

Finding a local Sainsbury’s store near me

Note that not every Sainsbury’s store offers photo-taking services.

You can find which stores have photo booth services with Sainsbury’s superstore locator.

Put the address of your local Sainsbury’s or use your location and check under “Customer Facilities” to see if you can take photos there. 

Here’s a list of several superstores where you can take photos:

Other passport photo booths in your area

Again—

Finding a Sainsbury’s passport photo booth won’t be easy. But if the nearest store doesn’t have one, read on to discover your alternatives to Sainsbury’s photo booths.

Tesco passport photo booths

Tesco may be an alternative for you to consider.

You can find the nearest store with this Tesco store locator. Simply, insert your location, and choose “passport photo booth” in both drop-down menus.

A passport photo at Tesco will cost you £6.

Pro tip: Already have an image you need to print? You can do it at Tesco for pennies! Instead of printing your picture as a passport-size photo, request a standard postcard size (10×15 cm). You’ll get four printed pictures for 55p—saving almost 90% of the price!

Morrisons photo booths

Another option is locating a nearby Morissons.

Go to this store locator section and type in your location. Once you choose the store you’re interested in, click on it and check the store details to see if taking photos is available. 

The standard passport photos cost at Morrisons will come to around £9.99. 

How to take passport pictures in photo booths

If you decide to use a passport photo booth, here’s how it works.

Taking passport photos in a photo booth:

  1. Enter the booth and choose the passport photo format.
  2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  3. Take a photo.
How to take a passport photo in a photo booth.

Once you accept the photo, the booth will immediately print it.

Some superstores will also give you a code to download a digital passport photo at home. Note, however, that it’s best to verify beforehand if the photo booth you want to use will give you digital passport photos for an online passport application.

Now—

Photo booths are great but far from perfect.

While more convenient than a professional studio, photo booths don’t seem to stand the test of time well (notice how few of them remain even in big cities). 

Here’s why:

There’s a better option for taking passport photos.

You can take passport photos at home with a dedicated app on your phone (or an online tool). No need to waste time travelling, spend money on pictures you may not like, and worry whether or not your photo meets the official UK requirements.

Photo booths vs. passport photo online

Instead of driving to a (potentially not-so-nearest) local store, you can get the job done from home.

With PhotoAiD® (Passport Photo Booth App for iOS & Passport Photo Maker App for Android), you can create the perfect passport photo in minutes. And, you’ll get the guarantee that the passport office will accept your application.

Here’s how to take your own passport photo in three steps:

  • Take a photo with your phone or a digital camera. Don’t worry about the requirements—the app will give you clear guidelines on how to take an acceptable photo.
  • Upload the image. The AI-powered facial recognition software will verify the photo, resize it, and adjust the background. Additionally, our expert will double-check your image for compliance.
  • Ready! You can now download a digital image (sent to your inbox) or order high-quality printed pictures with our passport photo printing services.
Taking a UK passport photo with PhotoAiD® in 3 steps.

Pro tip: Learn how to pose for a UK passport photo to avoid common mistakes.

If you’re on the fence about what tool to choose for your passport photo, we’ve compared what a photo booth has to offer against using a dedicated passport photo tool:

Photo BoothDigital Photo Booth
AvailabilityLimited locations & opening timesAnywhere & anytime
Unlimited shotsNoYes
Expert helpNot commonYes
Compliance guaranteeNot commonYes
RefundNot common200% refund if a photo gets rejected
Price£6–10 £9.95–12.95
Printout home deliveryNoYes

I believe apps and machines are totally adequate for biometric photography. I myself have never had a human take any biometric photograph of mine, and I’ve always opted for automated solutions.

Rosie Matheson, photographer

Don’t want to download the app? No worries! You can convert any image into a passport or ID photo with PhotoAiD®’s online photo tool. Get your printed and/or digital pictures from home.

A photo uploaded to PhotoAiD’s web app via an internet browser on a laptop and turned into a valid passport photograph in 3 seconds.

FAQs

Find more information on Sainsbury photo booths in this section.

How much do Sainsbury’s photo booths cost?

Unfortunately, the stores don’t provide any information on their prices. If you want to use their services, it’s best to contact the store directly.

Can you get a digital passport photo from a booth?

Yes, most photo booths will provide you with a code to download your image. Go to the link you’ll see on the screen and enter your code. Your photo will be sent to your email address.

Summary 

Yes, you can take a passport photo at a Sainsbury’s superstore. However, finding one nearby may be challenging. In this article, we’ve considered two alternative options:

  1. Use a photo booth at another store.
  2. Take passport or ID photos at home with a dedicated app.

Check out the store locators we linked above, and see if you can find a store in your area. And don’t worry if you can’t! Use PhotoAiD® anywhere and anytime to get perfect passport photographs for your application hassle-free.

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