Passport Photo Options in Cambridge
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Campkins Cameras | From £10 | 12A Kings Parade, CB2 1SJ. Open 7 days. Staffed. All countries. Digital copy available. |
| Max Spielmann booth (Tesco/Asda) | £6 to £8 | Self-service. 4 prints + digital code. Check store finder for booth availability. |
| Snappy Snaps Cambridge | £12.99 to £16 | Staffed. Walk-in. Digital code included. Good for children and international formats. |
| Timpson (selected branches) | £12.99 | Use timpson.co.uk store finder to confirm which Cambridge branches do passport photos. |
| PassportApp (online) | £9.99 | Verified digital file and IDPC code. No travel. Any time. |
Prices correct as of June 2026. Confirm with providers before visiting.
Campkins Cameras, Kings Parade
Campkins Cameras at 12A Kings Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ is the best staffed passport photo option in central Cambridge. The shop is open seven days a week, takes photos while you wait (typically around ten minutes), checks each photo against the relevant national requirements before printing, and can email a digital copy alongside your prints.
- Address:: 12A Kings Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ
- Hours:: Open 7 days — check campkinscameras.com for current hours
- Service:: Staffed, walk-in. UK and international passport and visa photos.
- Price:: From £10
- Website:: campkinscameras.com
For international students and academics at Cambridge University, Campkins is particularly useful because they are already familiar with the specific requirements for US, Australian, Canadian, Indian, and European passport and visa formats. You do not need to bring printed specifications, though it is worth mentioning which country the photo is for when you arrive.
Supermarket Booths in Cambridge
Max Spielmann self-service booths operate inside Tesco Extra and Asda Superstore locations in the Cambridge area. The booth costs £6 to £8 for four prints and a digital code.
- Provider:: Max Spielmann
- Locations:: Tesco on Newmarket Road; Asda Beehive Centre — check maxphoto.co.uk for booth availability
- Service:: Self-service
- Price:: £6 to £8 for 4 prints + digital code
Not every Tesco or Asda around Cambridge will have a booth. Booths at superstores on the outskirts (Tesco Newmarket Road, Asda Beehive Centre) are generally more reliable than smaller format stores. Use the Max Spielmann store finder at maxphoto.co.uk to confirm the nearest booth before visiting.
See also: Tesco passport photo guide and Asda passport photo guide.
Snappy Snaps Cambridge
Snappy Snaps has a branch in Cambridge offering a staffed passport photo service. Walk-in, no appointment needed. Staff take the photo, check it against HMPO requirements before printing, and retake at no charge if something is wrong. Digital code included for online applications.
- Provider:: Snappy Snaps Cambridge
- Service:: Staffed, walk-in
- Price:: £12.99 to £16
- Hours:: Check snappysnaps.co.uk or call the Cambridge branch for current hours
For children and baby photos, the staffed service is worth the extra cost over a self-service booth.
See also: Snappy Snaps passport photo guide.
Nearest HMPO Passport Office to Cambridge
Cambridge does not have an HMPO passport office. The nearest regional office is Peterborough, approximately 40 miles north.
- Nearest HMPO office:: Peterborough
- Distance:: Approximately 40 miles north
- Journey:: Around 50 minutes by train from Cambridge station
- Booking:: Appointments only — book via gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently
Urgent and fast-track passport appointments must be booked in advance at Peterborough or at another regional office depending on availability. Walk-in urgent appointments are not accepted. Appointment slots fill quickly during peak travel periods — book as early as possible.
UK Passport Photo Requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 x 45 mm |
| Digital size | 600 x 750 px minimum; 50 KB to 10 MB |
| Background | Plain cream or light grey; no patterns or shadows |
| Expression | Neutral; mouth closed; both eyes open and visible |
| Head position | Straight; facing camera directly; no tilt |
| Head size in frame | 70 to 80% of image height |
| Recency | Taken within the last month |
| Glasses | Not permitted |
| Head coverings | Not permitted except for religious reasons |
Full current requirements: gov.uk/photos-for-passports.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Best options: Campkins Cameras at 12A Kings Parade (staffed, 7 days, all countries), Max Spielmann booths in Tesco and Asda (self-service, £6 to £8), Snappy Snaps Cambridge (staffed, walk-in), or online via PassportApp (£9.99, no travel needed).
Peterborough, around 40 miles north and approximately 50 minutes by train from Cambridge station. There is no passport office in Cambridge. Urgent applications need a booked appointment at Peterborough via GOV.UK.
Yes. Campkins Cameras on Kings Parade handles passport photos for any country. Timpson (branches with passport photo service) also covers over 140 countries. Tell the service which country the photo is for before they take the shot.
Max Spielmann booths: £6 to £8. Campkins Cameras: from £10. Snappy Snaps: £12.99 to £16. Timpson: £12.99. PassportApp online: £9.99. Prices correct as of June 2026.
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