UK passport photo comparison
Timpson is a strong in-person option. If you would rather prepare your passport photo from home, compare the routes before you travel.
Order from homeWhat Timpson currently offers
Timpson’s official passport-photo page states that UK passport photos start at £12.99. Their in-store service includes printed passport photographs and a digital photo code for an online UK passport application. Timpson also says it will retake the photograph free if you have problems with it.
Provider details checked 10 October 2026 against Timpson’s official passport photo page. Prices and services can change.
Timpson or an online service?
| Choice | Timpson | Passport Photo Code UK |
|---|---|---|
| How you start | Visit a participating shop | Upload from home |
| Published starting price | £12.99 for UK passport photos | £6.99 for a digital image; check the order form for photo-code/print options |
| Digital photo code | Included with Timpson’s passport service | Choose a product that explicitly includes a photo code |
| Printed photos | Included with the in-store passport service | Available as a separate/combined product; postage may apply |
| Travel | Yes | No for online ordering |
This is a factual comparison, not an endorsement or affiliation. Always check the provider’s live page before travelling.
Which route makes sense?
Choose Timpson if you want an in-person member of staff to take the photograph and you want prints plus a code in one visit.
Choose an online route if you prefer to take the photograph at home and want to avoid travelling. Make sure you order the correct output: a digital image and a photo code are not the same thing.
UK passport photo rules still apply
For online applications, follow the current digital-photo rules. For paper applications, use the separate printed-photo requirements. HM Passport Office makes the final acceptance decision.
See current UK passport photo requirements · Understand photo codes
Order from home
Check the exact product you need before payment, especially if your application asks for a digital photo code rather than an image file.
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