Tesco passport photo (booths, print cost, and more)
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Tesco Passport Photos—All Service Details in One Place
Getting passport photos at Tesco: Service information
Tesco, the famous British supermarket (and #4 leading food and beverage retailer in Europe), makes sure to cater to all of its customers’ needs: From fresh pastries to ID photos. Using photo booths provided by Max Spielmann, you can get passport photos at Tesco’s many locations.
Look at the essentials of the services offered and read on for more details.
- Appointment: No
- Opening hours: Between 6 am and 11 pm (may vary depending on the store)
- Price: Starts at £6
- What you get: Printed photocopies, a digital photo, and a photo code
- Retakes: Up to ten photos
- Acceptance guarantee: Yes
- Refunds: No information
- Other ID photos: Driving licences, railcards, student cards, green cards, visas, and other official documents
Additionally, some Tesco stores also have photo booths provided by Photo-Me. However, the machines provided by Max Spielmann are those mentioned on Tesco’s website as their official photo booths available in-store.
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Pro tip: If you want to get a baby passport photo, you need to look elsewhere. Passport office guidelines are clear: You’re not allowed to hold your baby, as you’d have to when using passport photo booths. Instead, take your child’s picture comfortably at home with PhotoAiD®!
Digital photo for online applications
Great Britain is one of the countries that allow online passport applications. This option is not only cheaper (you’ll pay £10.50 less) but also more convenient—and all you need is a digital passport photo!
With Tesco’s photo kiosk, you get not only a set of printed photos but also a digital image (that you can transfer to a USB drive or send to your email address) and a photo code you can enter into the online application form.
Locating a Tesco photo booth
If you prefer getting your photos taken traditionally, check Tesco’s online store locator to see if there’s a nearby store with a passport photo booth available. With over 4,000 stores (as of 2023), there’s a chance you have one in your neighbourhood.
Can’t find a convenient location? We’ve got you covered! Download our PhotoAiD® app for iOS or PhotoAiD® app for Android and take your own passport photos in a few taps. See how simple the process is:
Printing passport photos at Tesco (for £0.60)
For traditional applications by mail (which are still available), you’ll need two printed passport photos. Naturally, you’ll get them when taking photos at a Tesco photo booth. But it’s not your only option.
Here’s how to print passport photos at Tesco for £0.60:
- Get a passport photo template with our professional ID photo service.
- Go to Tesco’s online print shop.
- Select “6’’ x 4’’ Print” and click on “Personalise.” Follow the instructions.
- Proceed to checkout and choose the “Click & Collect” option.
- Enter your location and find the nearest pickup spot. Your photos should be ready within 20 minutes of placing the order.
Pro tip: Pay attention to the shop details when choosing the pickup location. Some Tesco stores have only self-service photo kiosks where you need to enter the order number for your photos to be printed on the spot.
Alternatives to Tesco photo booths: Get your UK passport photo here
Tesco isn’t the only brick-and-mortar where you can get ID pictures. Curious about what other supermarkets take passport photos? Check out these:
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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
Yes, you can take your own passport pictures at Tesco, as many of their stores have self-service passport photo booths.
Taking passport photos yourself with Max Spielmann’s photo booth at Tesco costs £6.
Since not all Tesco stores have a passport photo booth, it’s best to use this Tesco store finder. Enter your location and select “Passport Photo Booth” in the other two boxes. You’ll get a list of photo booths in your area.
Alternatively, you can also click on the following link to get Google Maps results: “Tesco passport photo booth near me.”
Yes. All photos taken with Max Spielmann’s photo booths come with a digital copy. You can also get a digital passport photo without leaving your home with PhotoAiD®.
Yes, you can print pictures online or in-store (using Tesco’s instant photo print kiosk). Ordering a printed passport photo template (or any other ID photo) online will cost you £9.99. But you can get printed photos for £0.60 if you order them as a 6x4’’ print.
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