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    Passport Photo Hartlepool

    Need a passport photo in Hartlepool? Find Max Spielmann booths at Tesco Extra and Asda, Boots Middleton Grange, Timpson and the Post Office – with full addresses, prices and UK requirements.

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    UK Passport Photo Requirements

    All passport photos submitted to His Majesty's Passport Office must meet strict technical specifications. A non-compliant image will delay your application. The key requirements are set out below.

    RequirementDetail
    Print size35 x 45 mm
    Digital size (online applications)600 x 750 px, between 50 KB and 10 MB
    BackgroundPlain white or very light grey, no patterns or shadows
    ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, both eyes fully open
    Head positionStraight, facing the camera directly, not tilted
    Head size in frameMust fill 70 to 80 percent of the image height
    RecencyTaken within the last month
    GlassesNot permitted under any circumstances since 2018
    HeadwearNot permitted except for confirmed religious reasons
    Print qualitySharp, colour, unaltered, no red-eye, shadows or reflections

    Online passport applications cost £9.50 less than paper applications and require a digital photo code (issued by Max Spielmann booths and Timpson) or a digital image to upload directly. All the main staffed services in Hartlepool supply a digital code alongside printed photos.

    Tesco Extra Belle Vue Way – Max Photo Shop, Timpson, Booth and Kiosk

    Tesco Extra at Belle Vue Way is Hartlepool's largest superstore and the most comprehensively equipped location for passport photos in the town. It has a Max Photo Shop (a staffed Max Spielmann concession), a self-service Max instant print kiosk, a self-service passport photo booth, and a Timpson concession. The Max Photo Shop is staffed by trained colleagues who take your passport photo, check it meets HMPO requirements, and issue a digital code for online applications. This combination of options makes it the most capable single passport photo location in Hartlepool.

    • Belle Vue Way, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS25 1UP
    • Tel: 0345 677 9335
    • Opening hours: Mon–Sat approximately 6:00am–midnight; Sun 10:00am–4:00pm (verify current hours)
    • Services: Max Photo Shop (staffed passport photos), Max instant print kiosk, self-service passport photo booth, Timpson (passport photos from £12.99, visa photos from £14.99), Tesco Pharmacy, café, petrol station, Vision Express, Holland & Barrett
    • Price: Max Photo Shop staffed service approximately £12.99; Timpson from £12.99; kiosk printing from around 27–55p per 6x4 sheet
    • Location: Belle Vue Way, north Hartlepool. Large car park; well served by bus from the town centre
    Why Tesco Extra stands out: With a staffed Max Photo Shop, a self-service booth, a print kiosk and a Timpson all in one place, the Belle Vue Way Tesco gives you three distinct ways to get a passport photo in a single trip. The Max Photo Shop is the most reliable – trained staff check your photo before printing and issue a digital code. The kiosk is the most affordable if you already have a prepared digital image.

    Asda Marina Way – Max Spielmann Booth and Timpson

    Asda Marina Way is Hartlepool's main town-centre superstore, located at the waterfront Marina area. It has a Max Spielmann self-service passport photo booth producing 4 printed photos and a digital code, plus a Timpson concession for a fully staffed digital passport photo service. The store is the main daily shopping destination for many central and north Hartlepool residents, and its town-centre location makes it the most convenient option for those without a car.

    • Marina Way, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS24 0XR
    • Tel: 01429 239000
    • Opening hours: Mon–Fri 6:00am–midnight; Sat 6:00am–10:00pm; Sun 10:00am–4:00pm
    • Services: Max Spielmann self-service passport photo booth, Timpson (passport photos from £12.99, visa photos from £14.99), Asda Pharmacy, pizza counter, café, travel money
    • Price: Max Spielmann booth approximately £12.99 for 4 prints plus digital code; Timpson from £12.99
    • Location: Marina Way at the waterfront Marina – Hartlepool's main town-centre Asda

    Asda Easington Road – 24-Hour Superstore With Passport Photo Booth

    Asda Easington Road is Hartlepool's 24-hour superstore, located on the north side of town serving the Fens and north Hartlepool areas. It has a Max Spielmann passport photo booth available throughout the store's opening hours. The 24-hour operation makes it uniquely useful for urgent or out-of-hours passport photo needs – whether you need a photo before an early-morning appointment, after a late work shift, or simply because you have run out of time during standard business hours.

    • Easington Road, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS24 9AG
    • Tel: 01429 270930
    • Opening hours: Open 24 hours, every day
    • Services: Max Spielmann self-service passport photo booth, photo printing kiosk
    • Price: Max Spielmann booth approximately £12.99 for 4 prints plus digital code
    • Location: Easington Road, north Hartlepool
    The only 24-hour passport photo option in Hartlepool: Asda Easington Road is the only location in Hartlepool where you can get a passport photo outside normal business hours. If you need a photo urgently at 6am, 10pm, or midnight, this is your only town option.

    Boots Hartlepool Middleton Grange – Photo Kiosk

    Boots at 89 Middleton Grange Shopping Centre is the main town-centre pharmacy. The store has an Instant Photo Kiosk and a Kodak kiosk for printing prepared digital photo templates on a standard 6x4 inch sheet. These kiosks do not take your photo – they print an image you have already prepared using an online tool or a phone app. This branch does not have a staffed Passport Instant Photo Booth, so if you need someone to take your photo, you will need to go to Tesco Extra, Asda Marina Way or Asda Easington Road. The Boots location is most useful as an ultra-cheap printing option once you have a compliant digital image.

    • 89 Middleton Grange Shopping Ctr, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS24 7RW
    • Tel: 01429 272718
    • Opening hours: Mon–Sat 9:00am–5:30pm; Sun 10:00am–4:00pm
    • Services: Instant Photo Kiosk (print your own template), Kodak kiosk, pharmacy. No staffed Passport Instant Photo Booth at this branch
    • Price: Kiosk printing from around 27–55p per 6x4 inch sheet
    • Location: Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, central Hartlepool, adjacent to the Post Office

    Hartlepool Post Office – Middleton Grange Shopping Centre

    The Post Office at 186A Middleton Grange Shopping Centre offers a Passport Check and Send service, allowing staff to verify that your completed application and photographs meet HMPO requirements before forwarding your application by tracked post. This reduces the risk of your application being returned. The Post Office is adjacent to Boots in the shopping centre, making it easy to print your photos at the Boots kiosk and have them checked in the same visit.

    • 186A Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS24 7RR
    • Opening hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:30pm; Sat 9:00am–1:00pm; Sun closed
    • Services: Passport Check and Send, document certification service, DVLA photocard renewal, vehicle tax, foreign currency, travel insurance, savings accounts
    • Location: Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, central Hartlepool, close to Boots

    Comparison Table – Hartlepool Passport Photo Options

    ProviderAddressTypePrice (approx.)Digital Code
    Tesco Extra (Max Photo Shop)Belle Vue Way, TS25 1UPStaffed photo labFrom £12.99Yes
    Tesco Extra (Timpson)Belle Vue Way, TS25 1UPStaffed digital serviceFrom £12.99Yes
    Tesco Extra (self-service booth)Belle Vue Way, TS25 1UPSelf-service boothApprox. £9–£12.99Yes (most modern booths)
    Asda Marina Way (Max Spielmann)Marina Way, TS24 0XRSelf-service boothApprox. £12.99Yes
    Asda Marina Way (Timpson)Marina Way, TS24 0XRStaffed digital serviceFrom £12.99Yes
    Asda Easington Road (24hr)Easington Road, TS24 9AGSelf-service booth (24hr)Approx. £12.99Yes
    Boots kiosk (Middleton Grange)89 Middleton Grange, TS24 7RWPrint kiosk only27–55p per sheetNo

    Tips for Getting a Good Passport Photo in Hartlepool

    Go to Tesco Extra for the most complete service. The Belle Vue Way Tesco has more passport photo options in one place than anywhere else in Hartlepool – a staffed Max Photo Shop, a self-service booth, a print kiosk and Timpson. If your first choice is busy, the alternatives are just steps away.
    Use Asda Easington Road for out-of-hours needs. The 24-hour Asda on Easington Road is the only location in Hartlepool where you can get a passport photo at any time of day or night. Useful for early travel days, late-evening applications or if you cannot make it during standard shopping hours.
    Use a kiosk if you already have a compliant digital photo. If you have prepared a compliant passport photo using a phone app with background removal and HMPO compliance checking, the Boots Middleton Grange kiosk will print it on a 6x4 inch sheet for around 27–55p – far cheaper than any booth. The Tesco Extra Max instant print kiosk is another option.
    Dress appropriately before visiting. Wear clothing that contrasts with a white background – avoid white or very pale tops. Ensure your hair does not cover your face or eyebrows. Remove glasses before entering any booth. Retaking a photo at a booth means paying again.
    Online applications save £9.50. Applying for a UK passport online costs £9.50 less than applying by post. Max Spielmann booths and Timpson both supply a digital photo code for the HMPO online application form.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The main options are Tesco Extra (Belle Vue Way, TS25 1UP, tel: 0345 677 9335) with a Max Photo Shop, print kiosk, self-service booth and Timpson; Asda Marina Way (Marina Way, TS24 0XR, tel: 01429 239000) with a Max Spielmann booth and Timpson; Asda Easington Road (TS24 9AG, tel: 01429 270930, open 24 hours) with a Max Spielmann booth; and Boots Middleton Grange (89 Middleton Grange Shopping Ctr, TS24 7RW, tel: 01429 272718) with a print kiosk for prepared templates.

    Max Spielmann booths at Tesco and Asda charge approximately £12.99 for 4 printed photos plus a digital code. Timpson charges from £12.99. The Boots Middleton Grange kiosk prints a prepared template for around 27–55p per 6x4 sheet, making it by far the cheapest option if you have your own digital photo ready.

    Yes. Tesco Extra at Belle Vue Way (TS25 1UP, tel: 0345 677 9335) has a Max Photo Shop (staffed), a Max instant print kiosk, a self-service passport photo booth and a Timpson. Open Mon–Sat approximately 6am to midnight, Sun 10am to 4pm.

    Yes. Asda Marina Way (TS24 0XR, tel: 01429 239000) has a Max Spielmann booth and Timpson – open Mon–Fri 6am to midnight. Asda Easington Road (TS24 9AG, tel: 01429 270930) is open 24 hours and also has a Max Spielmann booth.

    Boots Middleton Grange (89 Middleton Grange Shopping Ctr, TS24 7RW, tel: 01429 272718) has an Instant Photo Kiosk and Kodak kiosk for printing prepared digital templates, but does not have a staffed Passport Instant Photo Booth. To have your photo taken, go to Tesco Extra or Asda. Boots is open Mon–Sat 9am to 5:30pm and Sun 10am to 4pm.

    Yes. The Post Office at 186A Middleton Grange Shopping Centre (TS24 7RR) offers a Passport Check and Send service. Open Mon–Fri 9am to 5:30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. Staff will check your photos and completed application form against HMPO requirements and post it by tracked delivery.

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