UK Passport Photo Requirements
All UK passport photos must meet HM Passport Office specifications. All staffed providers listed on this page produce HMPO-compliant photos as standard.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 x 45 mm |
| Digital size (online applications) | 600 x 750 px minimum; 50 KB–10 MB |
| Background | Plain white or very light grey; no patterns or shadows |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes fully open and visible |
| Head position | Straight, facing camera directly; no tilt |
| Head size in frame | 70–80% of image height |
| Recency | Taken within the last month |
| Glasses | Not permitted since 2018 |
| Head coverings | Not permitted except for religious reasons; full face must remain visible |
| Prints required | 2 identical prints (paper applications); 1 digital image (online) |
Full current requirements: gov.uk/photos-for-passports.
Staffed Passport Photo Services in Peterborough City Centre
Boots – Queensgate Centre
- Address:: Queensgate Centre, Peterborough, PE1 1NW
- Phone:: 01733 312211
- Hours:: Mon–Wed & Fri 8:30am–6pm; Thu 8:30am–8pm (latest in city); Sat 8:30am–6pm; Sun 10:30am–4:30pm
- Services:: Passport Instant Photo Booth (staffed — call ahead to confirm), Instant Photo Kiosk, Photo Mini-Lab (1-hour digital, film, gifts and prints), pharmacy, opticians, hearingcare, baby changing
- Price:: approx. £12–£15 staffed booth; self-service kiosk from approx. 30–55p per print
Boots at Queensgate is Peterborough's main city-centre Boots and the largest staffed photo provider in the city. It has a full Photo Mini-Lab with 1-hour film, digital, gifts and print services, a staffed Passport Instant Photo Booth, and self-service kiosks. Baby changing facilities make it well-suited for family passport visits.
The Thursday late night opening until 8pm is the latest passport photo service in Peterborough city centre. Note the Post Office closes at 5:30pm, so photos and Check and Send cannot be combined on a Thursday evening. Sunday opening (10:30am–4:30pm) is also available. Call 01733 312211 before visiting to confirm the staffed Passport Instant Photo Booth is operational.
Timpson – 20 Bridge Street
- Address:: 20 Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1DW
- Phone:: 01733 551376
- Hours:: Mon–Sat 8:30am–5:30pm; Sun 10am–4pm
- Services:: Digital passport photos (prints + digital code), key cutting, shoe repairs, watch repairs, engraving, locksmiths, mobile phone repairs
- Price:: approx. £12.99 for 4 prints + digital code
Timpson at 20 Bridge Street is on the main city-centre shopping street, a short walk from both the Post Office (also on Bridge Street at 32–36) and Queensgate Shopping Centre. It offers digital passport photos ready in minutes, with a set of prints and a digital code for online applications. A free retake guarantee applies. Timpson opens at 8:30am — the same as Boots — and on Sundays opens at 10am (versus Boots at 10:30am). Call 01733 551376 to confirm Sunday hours before visiting.
Passport Check and Send in Peterborough
Post Office – 32–36 Bridge Street
- Address:: 32–36 Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1DP
- Phone:: 01733 344729
- Hours:: Mon–Sat 9am–5:30pm; Sunday: closed
- Services:: Passport Check & Send (paper and digital), BRP collection, document certification, DVLA photocard renewal, SIA licence, international driving permits, vehicle tax, foreign currency, travel money, savings, Drop & Go, Parcelforce, banking services
The main Peterborough Post Office on Bridge Street is on the same street as Timpson (20 Bridge Street is a 2–3 minute walk away) and close to Queensgate, making it straightforward to combine photos and Check and Send in a single city-centre visit during the week or on Saturdays. The branch is closed on Sundays.
HM Passport Office Peterborough
Peterborough is one of only seven locations in the UK with an HM Passport Office, serving residents from across the East of England including Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire.
- Address:: Quay House, 2 East Station Road, Peterborough, PE2 8YY
- Phone:: 0300 222 0000 (HMPO Adviceline, Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat–Sun 9am–5:30pm)
- Hours:: Mon–Fri 8am–5:15pm; Sat 8am–3:15pm (1-week Fast Track only); closed Sunday
- Getting there:: Approximately 5 minutes' walk from Peterborough railway station; 15 minutes' walk from Queensgate Shopping Centre
The Peterborough HMPO handles urgent 1-week Fast Track and same-day Premium passport applications for residents across the East Midlands and East of England region. All appointments must be booked in advance at gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently or by calling 0300 222 0000. Walk-in visits are not accepted. Photos must comply fully with HMPO specifications; the staffed providers on Bridge Street and in Queensgate can provide compliant photos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main staffed options are Boots at Queensgate Centre (PE1 1NW, tel: 01733 312211) and Timpson at 20 Bridge Street (PE1 1DW, tel: 01733 551376). Timpson is open on Sundays from 10am; Boots from 10:30am.
Yes — the Peterborough HMPO is at Quay House, 2 East Station Road (PE2 8YY), approximately 5 minutes' walk from Peterborough railway station and 15 minutes from Queensgate. It is open Mon–Fri 8am–5:15pm and Sat 8am–3:15pm (Fast Track only). All appointments must be pre-booked.
Boots Queensgate (tel: 01733 312211) is open Thursday until 8pm — the latest staffed passport photo service in Peterborough city centre. Note the Post Office closes at 5:30pm, so a Thursday evening photo visit cannot be combined with Check and Send on the same day.
Yes — Boots Queensgate is open Sunday 10:30am–4:30pm and Timpson Bridge Street is open Sunday 10am–4pm. The Post Office on Bridge Street is closed on Sundays, so Check and Send must be done on a weekday or Saturday.
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