How It Works

Professional photos,approved in minutes.

A guided, four-step process that takes the guesswork out of biometric photo requirements — from document selection to delivery.

Money-back guarantee No app download AI verified Digital + booth pickup
50,000+Photos processed
4.9 / 5Trustpilot rating
98.7%Acceptance rate
200+SpeedPhoto booths
100+Countries supported

Step 01

Select your country & document

Choose the destination country and document type — passport, visa, driver's license, or residence permit. We instantly load the exact biometric photo specifications required by that authority.

We support 100+ countries and 200+ document types.

Step 02

Take or upload a photo

Use your smartphone camera or upload an existing photo. Our AI guides you in real time — positioning your face, checking lighting, and ensuring the background is correct.

Any modern smartphone camera works. No special equipment needed.

Step 03

AI verifies every requirement

Our computer vision system checks every biometric requirement: face position, eye openness, head tilt, background color, shadow presence, glasses, and more.

Verification takes under 30 seconds.

Step 04

Download or collect at a booth

Once approved, choose how to receive your photo: download a print-ready JPEG instantly, or collect professionally printed copies from a nearby SpeedPhoto booth — no queue, just scan and go.

Digital + Physical photos

70+ Locations

Prefer printed photos?Collect at a booth.

Ready in 5 minutes Europe Enter your code, collect photos

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Scan → Print → Go

Your approved photo is linked to a 6-digit code. Walk up to any booth, enter it, and collect your prints — in under 60 seconds.

Trustpilot

Rated 4.8 out of 5

Based on 2,341 reviews

The lighting guidance was really helpful. Got approved on first try!

Anna NielsenCopenhagen

Picked up at the booth near my office in 10 minutes. So convenient!

Mikko VirtanenHelsinki

AI verification gave me confidence. Really smart service.

Lars EriksenAarhus

What We Check

Every requirement, verified automatically

Our AI checks all of the following criteria before approving your photo.

  • Face positionCentered, facing directly forward, eyes open
  • LightingEven, natural daylight preferred. No harsh shadows
  • GlassesNo glasses (required by most countries since 2015)
  • ResolutionMinimum 600 DPI print resolution
  • BackgroundPlain white or off-white, no patterns or shadows
  • ExpressionNeutral expression, mouth closed
  • Head coveringNot allowed except for religious reasons
  • RecencyPhoto must be taken within the last 6 months

Common questions

What if my photo gets rejected at the passport office?

We offer a full money-back guarantee if your compliant SpeedPhoto image is rejected by an official authority. Simply contact our support with the rejection notice.
Can I use a photo taken by someone else?

Yes. You can upload any photo taken with a standard camera or smartphone, as long as it meets the lighting and background guidelines shown in the app.
How long does the whole process take?

Most customers complete the process in 3–5 minutes, including taking the photo, AI verification, and downloading the file.
Does it work on any phone?

Yes. SpeedPhoto works in any modern browser on iOS and Android — no app download required.
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