Passport, Visa, I.D. and Driving Licence Photography in Berwick upon Tweed
Need passport, visa or ID photographs in Berwick-upon-Tweed?
I offer professional passport and ID photography for adults, babies and children, including UK and international passports, visas, driving licences, Blue Badges and other ID applications.
I've been providing passport and visa photography for around 15 years now, so I'm familiar with the different requirements, whether you need traditional prints, a digital photograph or a code for your online passport application.
Appointments usually take around 5–15 minutes at my studio in Ramparts Business Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed, with free parking right outside and wheelchair access.
Simply book a time that suits you using the online scheduler below.
Schedule and Book Your Appointment
We take professional, studio-lit ID photographs by appointment in our photography studio. Please use the appointment scheduler above to book your slot.
F.A.Q.s
-
We can do passport photos for the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, the US, Poland, India, Malaysia, and other International passports.
We can do specialist work visa photos for film crews, creative workers, YouTubers, entertainers, artists, and actors as well as tourist visa photos.
-
Pretty much, yes! This is not an exhaustive list, but here are some countries with unique passport photo requirements. We’ll do our best to ensure your photos meet the specifications for the country you need.
Africa:
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Cabo Verde, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, DR Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara
North America:
Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Greenland, Grenada, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Montserrat, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States
South America:
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
Asia:
Abkhazia, Afghanistan, Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Georgia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Macao SAR, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea (DPRK), Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea (ROK), South Ossetia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (Republic of China), Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Europe:
Åland, Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Northern Cyprus, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Transnistria, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City
Oceania:
Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Contemporary Diplomatic Passports:
Algeria, Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Kenya, King's Messenger passport, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Western Sahara
-
Of course, we can! Please let us know if your baby is under 3 months old. We also can take ID photos for children, toddlers, kids and teens.
-
Yes, we can. Please note that there is parking right outside our studio and we do have disabled access. Our studio is wheelchair friendly for those who need ID for a blue badge application or blue badge renewal.
-
We are at Ramparts Business Park (opposite Galedin Vets and next to Northumberland Glass), our address is 2 Samphire Court, Ramparts Business Park, Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1TB.
To drive to Berwick it is about 56 miles from Edinburgh and 64 miles from Newcastle. There are also regular trains to Berwick from both cities.
-
A set of passport photographic prints are £20.
A digital passport photograph is £20.
A set of prints and a digital copy together is £25.
Worldwide visa photographs (either digital or print) are £25.
-
You can reschedule as many times as you need. However, please note that if cancelled, appointments are non-refundable.
-
For 35x45mm photos we print 8 photographs to a sheet. We will cut 4 out for you and if you need more cut out, just ask, it is not a problem. If you need the 50x50mm (2x2”) size we print 2 and cut 2 (2”x2”) square photographs. For 45x70mm photographs we print 4 and cut 2.
-
Yes, you can have the photo sent to you via email or a code. Please let us know which you require at your appointment. Please note: photo codes expire after 6 months.
-
Yes. You will get an email with the code for your verified photos.
-
Your nearest passport office will be different depending on where you live. Click here to check google.
-
Although unusual, this does happen occasionally. Please tell us if your photo is rejected as soon as possible and let us know the reason stated. We will re-shoot your photos at no extra charge.
-
Yes. Make sure you let us know that you need extra cut out as the police usually require 4 or 6 prints.
-
Yes. If you have to provide different specifications or a different format, please bring the guidelines to the studio with you, and we will ensure your photographs are correct.
-
It usually takes between 5-15 minutes depending on the specifications.
-
We recommend that you remove your glasses as any glare or reflections can cause an issue with having your photo accepted.
-
Yes, you can wear your hair in any style you like, as long as it is clear of your face and eyes especially.
-
Yes, you can wear make-up, there are no rules saying that you can’t put a bit of lippy on.
-
UK passport photographs require a neutral expression, with your mouth closed and eyes open. It's one of the official photo requirements, although there are exceptions for young children and certain medical circumstances. Don't worry, I'll guide you through it!
-
White is not ideal as you would blend into the white background. There are very few rules about what to wear usually but some visa photographs have guidelines. For example, Indian visas do not allow uniforms to be worn so please check the specifications. I would also avoid bulky clothing like puff jackets and hoodies.
-
It is not allowed to enhance, edit or photoshop identification photographs. If you are worried about something like a double chin, let us know and I can guide you in a way to eliminate it from your photo as much as possible with a simple posing hack.
-
Visa photo requirements and sizes are different for every country, please check the specifications required and whether or not you need a digital copy of your visa photo online.
-
We have cutters for the main 3 sizes asked for but can cut to different sizes if required. 35x45mm, 50x50mm (2x2”), and 45x70mm.
-
With around 15 years of experience providing passport and visa photographs, I can help make sure your photographs meet the relevant requirements. It's also a much more comfortable experience for babies, young children, wheelchair users and anyone who finds photo booths awkward or difficult to use.
-
A countersignatory must:
have known you (or the adult who signed the form if the passport is for a child under 16) for at least 2 years
be able to identify you, for example, they’re a friend, neighbour or colleague (not just someone who knows you professionally)
be ‘a person of good standing in their community’ or work in (or be retired from) a recognised profession
If your visa application needs a signature, stamp and/or date from the professional photographer, this can be provided.
“Managed to get an appointment to get some passport pictures for my little girl. I can’t thank you enough for fitting me in today and I was more than happy with the service we got.”
