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Boots Passport Photos—All Service Details in One Place
Getting passport photos at Boots: Service information
Besides being the country’s largest health and beauty retailer, Boots also used to offer passport photo services. However, you’ll no longer find any passport photo machine at Boots, making it impossible to take passport photos in-store.
But not everything is lost!
You can still print UK passport photos at Boots for as little as £0.27. Take a look at the essential information about Boots printing service, or read on for details.
- Appointment: No
- Opening hours: Opens between 07:00–09:00, closes between 21:00–23:00 (actual opening hours vary from store to store)
- Price: £0.27–£0.55 (with a previously-sourced template)
- What you get: Up to eight passport-size photos
- Acceptance guarantee: No
- Refunds: No
- Other ID photos: All types of ID documents
💡 Securing compliance with His Majesty’s Passport Office requirements is key to getting your photo accepted. Use a reliable service offering a 100% acceptance guarantee. Read on!
Digital photo for online applications
Boots no longer has any photo booths at any of their locations, which also means that this British retailer doesn’t provide digital passport photos. So, if you need a digital image to apply for your UK passport online, you’ll have to look for other providers, like PhotoAiD®.
With our comprehensive passport photo services, you can take your own passport photo from anywhere you are, and we’ll convert it into a fully government-compliant digital image!
Download our PhotoAiD® app for iOS or PhotoAiD® app for Android and get a digital passport photo in your inbox within minutes. See how simple it is:
Printing passport photos at Boots: All options
While you can’t take passport photos at Boots anymore, you still can print them at many of the over 2,000 locations all over the UK! Read the following sections to learn how you can order your passport photo prints for pennies online or print them at a local store.
Note: To print ID photos at Boots, you need a passport photo template. Depending on how you decide to get it, the total price will increase. If you use PhotoAiD®, such a template (ready in minutes) will cost you £9.95.
Instant print (pick-up-yourself)
If you’re in a hurry, this option lets you order photo prints for as little as £0.55. Here’s how to do it:
- Find an instant print kiosk at the nearest Boots store.
- Upload your UK passport photo template, which you can quickly create using our app.
- Select the “6x4’’ Print” size (or 10x15 cm).
- Proceed to checkout. You’ll be asked to either log in or create a new account to place your order.
- After finalising the order, you’ll get a QR code to your email address. Scan that code at a Cewe photo station at the selected Boots, and your photo will be printed instantly.
Your photo will be ready for you to print on-site within 30 minutes after placing your order.
Order prints online (home delivery)
Would you rather have your template printed and delivered to your doorstep? Here’s another option:
- Upload your passport photo template using the online creator.
- Select “Premium paper quality” and “6x4’’ Format.”
- Place your order.
The total price of your passport pictures will be £2.52 (including delivery by post), and your package will arrive within 3–7 working days.
Remember that Boots doesn’t guarantee your printed passport photos will be accepted by the HM Passport Office. If you want to be sure your photo prints meet the official regulations, opt for an all-in-one professional passport photo service. Keep reading for more!
Print in-store
First, find a Boots store with an instant photo print kiosk. Go to the brand’s store locator and type in your area of interest. There, click on “Filter by store services,” and in the “Main store services” dropdown menu, tick off “Instant Photo Kiosk.” Once you apply the filters, you’ll get a list (and a map) of Boots with photo printing services.
Once you get to the preferred store, connect your device (phone, USB drive, memory card) to the photo station and select the image you want to print. Note that you’ll most likely need to allow access to your photo gallery to do that. Lastly, print your photo on the “6x4’’ Print” size template.
As for the prices, a standard print costs £1.89, while a premium print will set you back £2.49.
Remember that passport pictures must be printed on high-quality photographic paper (matte or glossy). To make sure your picture doesn’t get rejected, consider opting for the premium print option.
Alternatives to Boots: Get your UK passport photo here
Are you looking for passport photo booths available in-store? Luckily, there are plenty of places all over the UK that cater to customers who need more than print a passport photo. Check out your other options:
What if these locations simply aren’t “on your way”? Great news—the only photo booth you need is in your pocket!
With PhotoAiD®, you get more than the guarantee of premium photo service. You get a 100% guarantee of acceptance (or your money back) and convenience you won’t find elsewhere. Don’t believe us? Hear it from our many satisfied customers:
The app was easy to use and quick to…
The app was easy to use and quick to deliver. My first photo had a few issues with the finish on the colour but once I emailed customer support they were able to resolve the issue for me in a timely manner. I got my photos within three days which was amazingly quick in my eyes. It was also approved by the passport office and I was able to renew my passport on time. Thank you again PhotoAiD.
Sasha (GB)
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Passport photo-taking tips
Follow these guidelines to create the perfect passport picture.
Consider the distance
Keep your front-facing camera 16–20 inch (40–50 cm) away from the face. For rear cameras, keep a 4–6 foot (1–2 meter) distance.
Keep your head and body straight
Look directly into the camera and avoid tilting your body. Remember, portrait mode is unacceptable for passport photos.
Prepare good lighting
Take your passport photos in a daylight setting, like near a window on a sunny day. Shadows on your face or in the background are not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
No, you can’t. Boots passport photo booths are no longer available, so you can’t have your ID photos taken at this popular pharmacy chain.
No, you can’t. Boots doesn’t offer passport photo booths anymore, which means that you can neither take UK passport photos at the store nor get a digital copy of the picture.
Yes, you can. In fact, Boots’ passport photo printing service is available both online and in-store. Read the “Printing passport photos at Boots: All options” section of this article to learn more about getting passport-size photos at Boots.
Boots passport photo services cover three printing variants:
- Order photo prints online for £0.27 (on premium photographic paper, delivered in 3–7 business days).
- Instant Print for £0.55 (ready to print within 30 minutes, you have to collect the prints at a store of your choice).
- Print in-store using an in-store Cewe photo kiosk for £1.89 (a 6x4’’ template printed on standard quality paper).
Note that you need a digital template to print passport photos at Boots. So, depending on how you decide to get such a template, the price will increase. For example, you can get a passport photo template with our PhotoAiD® for £9.95.
You’ll need to wait 3–7 working days for your photo prints to be delivered. If you’re looking for a quicker way to get UK passport pictures, try PhotoAiD®, offering free delivery within three business days.
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