Codes you actually issue
Price the work you do, not an annual allowance you might not use. Unused pack codes still cost money.
For photo studios
Passport Photo Studio pricing for UK shops
Simple studio pricing for UK photo shops issuing passport Photo Codes — try the workspace, then pick a plan that fits your counter volume.
Opens the existing Passport Photo Studio workspace.
Independent service
Not affiliated with GOV.UK or HM Passport Office
Contact for current studio pricing
Start with a real job
Try before you commit
Open the studio workspace on the till you already have. If it fits the counter, email us and we will match you to Starter, Studio or Multi-location.
We do not publish invented subscription figures on this page. Passport Photo Studio is an independent service — not GOV.UK, and not a promise that HM Passport Office will accept a photo. Start a free trial, or write to [email protected] for current studio pricing.
Three numbers that matter
How we think about pricing
Ignore poster “per code” claims until you know these three figures for your shop.
Minutes per customer
A short, repeatable handoff keeps Saturday cover profitable. Software that needs a course taxes every locum.
How many counters log in
One till is a different job from three branches sharing a Saturday rush. Pick a plan that matches locations, not a poster price.
Plans
Starter, Studio or Multi-location
Same workspace. Different fit for volume and branches. Contact us for current studio pricing — do not budget from a guess on a webpage.
Getting going
Starter
One counter, lower or seasonal volume, or a shop that wants to try Photo Codes before changing anything else.
- Single location
- Browser workspace — no pack to start
- Code and print sheet together
Contact for current studio pricing
Email [email protected]Busy high street
Studio
The usual staffed shop: regular UK passport jobs, prints as standard, and more than one colleague on the till.
- One busy location
- Counter workflow for several staff
- Built for prints + Photo Code packages
Contact for current studio pricing
Email [email protected]Groups and chains
Multi-location
Pharmacies, minilab groups or studios with more than one branch that need the same workspace everywhere.
- Several counters or shops
- Shared cloud login, not a pack per till
- Same script and handoff across sites
Contact for current studio pricing
Email [email protected]Compared with a pack
Studio plan versus an annual code pack
Packs can still suit a busy counter that already owns the printer. A browser plan suits shops that do not want unused allowance or hardware lock-in. See also DNP ePassport licence alternative.
| Question | Annual code pack | Passport Photo Studio |
|---|---|---|
| How you start | Buy an annual allowance, often with a compatible printer | Open the browser workspace and try a real counter job |
| What you pay for | Codes in the pack — used or not — plus hardware and media | A studio plan that fits volume and locations. Contact us for current pricing |
| If the shop is quiet | Unused codes still sit on the invoice | You are not holding a large unused allowance |
| If you add a till | Often another pack, seat or printer path | Ask us about Multi-location — one workspace pattern, more counters |
| Lock-in | Printer ecosystem and renewal window | No DNP-style pack required to issue codes |
Dealer pack examples such as 1,500 or 5,000 codes are illustrative only. Work out effective £/code from codes you actually use — the licence cost calculator shows the sum.
For shop counters
Pricing and pack guides
Use these notes before you renew a pack or email us about a plan.
Passport Photo Studio
Next step
Try the workspace on a quiet morning, then email us for current studio pricing on Starter, Studio or Multi-location.
Pricing FAQs
Questions about studio plans
Do you list monthly or per-code prices on this page?
No. Studio pricing depends on volume and locations. Email [email protected] for current studio pricing, or try the workspace first.
Is this a GOV.UK service?
No. Passport Photo Code is an independent photo preparation service. It is not affiliated with GOV.UK or HM Passport Office.
Do you guarantee HMPO acceptance?
No. Automated checks help catch common issues. Only HM Passport Office can accept or reject a photo.
Can we try before we pick a plan?
Yes. Start a free trial in the studio workspace, then email us when you know your volume and how many counters need access.
How is this different from the free personal tool?
The free tool on this site is for someone preparing their own application. Passport Photo Studio is the shop-counter workspace.