Passport Photo Services in York City Centre
York's compact medieval centre clusters photo services near the Shambles, Coppergate, and Lendal areas.
- Snappy Snaps – York:
- 14 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LQ
- 📞 01904 652 440
- 🕐 Mon–Sat 9am–5:30pm
- Professional passport photos by trained staff on one of York's most characterful old streets. Excellent for visa photos, children's passports, and guaranteed compliance.
- Boots – Coppergate Centre:
- Coppergate Centre, York, YO1 9WT
- 📞 01904 623 422
- 🕐 Mon–Sat 9am–5:30pm, Sun 10:30am–4:30pm
- Passport photo booths and photo counter. The Coppergate Centre overlooks the Jorvik Viking site.
- York Post Office – Lendal:
- 22 Lendal, York, YO1 8AA
- 📞 0345 722 3344
- 🕐 Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm, Sat 9am–12:30pm, Sun 11am–3pm
- HMPO Check & Send service. One of very few Post Offices in the UK with Sunday opening for Check & Send.
Nearest Passport Office to York
- Durham Passport Office:
- Milburngate House, Framwellgate Bridge, Durham, DH1 5FQ
- Appointment only. Journey from York: approximately 1 hour by East Coast Main Line train to Durham station, then 10 minutes' walk.
| Service | Location | Sunday? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snappy Snaps | Goodramgate | No | Visa/children/professional |
| Boots | Coppergate | Yes | Standard adult photos |
| Post Office | Lendal | Yes (11–3) | Check & Send + verified |
| PassportApp | Online | 24/7 | Digital/online renewal |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Snappy Snaps on Goodramgate is the best for professional photos, children's passports, and visa photos. Boots in the Coppergate Centre is the most convenient for standard adult photos and is open Sundays.
Yes — unusually, York's Lendal Post Office offers Check & Send on Sunday 11am–3pm. One of very few branches in northern England to do this.
Durham Passport Office is approximately 58 miles north — about 1 hour by East Coast Main Line train. It offers Fast Track and Premium appointments.
Yes. Snappy Snaps on Goodramgate is experienced with student visa photos. PassportApp also supports multiple visa photo specifications digitally.
Boots in the Coppergate Centre is the easiest walk-in option — right next to the Jorvik Viking Centre. Or use PassportApp from your hotel room and print at Boots or Snappy Snaps.
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