How do I apply for a UK passport online using my Photo-Me photo?

Learn how to use the unique digital photo code from your Photo-Me printout in an online UK passport application.

How do I apply for a UK passport online using my Photo-Me photo?

When using the booth, select the Digital UK Passport option. The booth will print four passport photos with a unique digital photo code at the top of the printout.

  1. Visit the GOV.UK passport application service.
  2. Start or continue your online passport application.
  3. When asked for your digital passport photo, enter the unique code shown on your Photo-Me printout.

The code is case sensitive, so enter it exactly as printed. If the code is not accepted, see My digital passport code is not working.

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