British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Hi guys

I will apply for my passport very soon.
Please could you let me know if I have to include my foreign passport with the application, as well as the original Naturalisation Certificate (I will go to the Post Office for my application to be checked).

Also, what is the address of the Identity checking office in London?

Thanks

Monika_33 wrote:Hi guys

I will apply for my passport very soon.
Please could you let me know if I have to include my foreign passport with the application, as well as the original Naturalisation Certificate (I will go to the Post Office for my application to be checked).

Also, what is the address of the Identity checking office in London?

Thanks

Original Passport, Original Naturalisation Certificate and Passport Size Photos.

Aplication Type: First Adult Passport
Date of application = 20/12/2013
Method of application = Post Office Check & Send
Date of deduction of fees = 23/12/2013
Date of text confirmation from HMPO = Never received(Phoned HMPO & confirmed that application was received on 24/12/2013)
Date of letter for interview = 14/01/2014
Date of interview = 15/01/2014
Date of return of documents =( HMPO confirmed that my documents were sent out by secure delivery on 24/12/2013 but I never received them, I've also confirmed with the DX Secure Courier provider that they did not receive any docs from HMPO ) phoned HMPO again and I was told that HMPO is now doing an investigation
Date UK passport received = not yet

rana12570 wrote:Aplication Type: First Adult Passport
Date of application = 20/12/2013
Method of application = Post Office Check & Send
Date of deduction of fees = 23/12/2013
Date of text confirmation from HMPO = Never received(Phoned HMPO & confirmed that application was received on 24/12/2013)
Date of letter for interview = 14/01/2014
Date of interview = 15/01/2014
Date of return of documents =( HMPO confirmed that my documents were sent out by secure delivery on 24/12/2013 but I never received them, I've also confirmed with the DX Secure Courier provider that they did not receive any docs from HMPO ) phoned HMPO again and I was told that HMPO is now doing an investigation
Date UK passport received = not yet

Update: Received call from HMPO that they have found my docs now and it will be sent to me out via secure delivery! : Thank God it wasn't lost:lol:

Thanks UKnow. My Dox were returned on 02/01/2014 through DX Delivery Service before my interview date 09/01/2014.

As I've already mentioned in my last post on 13th Jan 2014 to you that at the end of my interview I was told that you'll rcv ur passport within 10working days and it'll be a signature delivery while most of the people have received their Passports through Normal Mail. I was really confused and still I'm.

Today, I've received a text from the DX Delivery that they've attempted to deliver my item and it was missed due to some reason. Therefore, I need to re-arrange a delivery . I m not expecting any special delivery apart from my Passport. Let's see what I receive from them I'll update !![/quote]

Hi I am sure it is your passport so not to worry about that. I think special delivery is up to the postman, if they thought it may not be safe to drop it through your mail slot, then they will deliver it. I know it is irritating but hope this stress will be over soon for you
Relax, you are almost there..!

rana12570 wrote:

rana12570 wrote:Aplication Type: First Adult Passport
Date of application = 20/12/2013
Method of application = Post Office Check & Send
Date of deduction of fees = 23/12/2013
Date of text confirmation from HMPO = Never received(Phoned HMPO & confirmed that application was received on 24/12/2013)
Date of letter for interview = 14/01/2014
Date of interview = 15/01/2014
Date of return of documents =( HMPO confirmed that my documents were sent out by secure delivery on 24/12/2013 but I never received them, I've also confirmed with the DX Secure Courier provider that they did not receive any docs from HMPO ) phoned HMPO again and I was told that HMPO is now doing an investigation
Date UK passport received = not yet

Update: Received call from HMPO that they have found my docs now and it will be sent to me out via secure delivery! : Thank God it wasn't lost:lol:

PHEWWWW... disaster avoided.. congrats

Hi Freedom,

Thanks for the info. My Dox were returned on 02/01/2014 through DX Delivery Service.

As I've already mentioned in my last post on 13th Jan 2014 to UKnow that at the end of my interview I was told that you'll rcv ur passport within 10working days and it'll be a signature delivery while most of the people have received their Passports through Normal Mail. I was really confused and still I'm.

Today, I've received a text from the DX Delivery that they've attempted to deliver my item and it was missed due to some reason. Therefore, I need to re-arrange a delivery . I m not expecting any special delivery apart from my Passport. Let's see what I receive from them I'll update !!

Light27,
It must be your British passport, obviously delivery person needs your signature for it. That was special delivery (DX Secure Delivery). So, everything is ok for you.

@Uknow & @Freedom34 ,

Fingers & Toes Crossed

UKnow wrote:Thanks UKnow. My Dox were returned on 02/01/2014 through DX Delivery Service before my interview date 09/01/2014.

As I've already mentioned in my last post on 13th Jan 2014 to you that at the end of my interview I was told that you'll rcv ur passport within 10working days and it'll be a signature delivery while most of the people have received their Passports through Normal Mail. I was really confused and still I'm.

Today, I've received a text from the DX Delivery that they've attempted to deliver my item and it was missed due to some reason. Therefore, I need to re-arrange a delivery . I m not expecting any special delivery apart from my Passport. Let's see what I receive from them I'll update !!

Hi I am sure it is your passport so not to worry about that. I think special delivery is up to the postman, if they thought it may not be safe to drop it through your mail slot, then they will deliver it. I know it is irritating but hope this stress will be over soon for you
Relax, you are almost there..! [/quote]

Thanks UKnow Finally exact after a week, I've received my passport today through the DX Delivery

freedom34 wrote:

Hi Freedom,

Thanks for the info. My Dox were returned on 02/01/2014 through DX Delivery Service.

As I've already mentioned in my last post on 13th Jan 2014 to UKnow that at the end of my interview I was told that you'll rcv ur passport within 10working days and it'll be a signature delivery while most of the people have received their Passports through Normal Mail. I was really confused and still I'm.

Today, I've received a text from the DX Delivery that they've attempted to deliver my item and it was missed due to some reason. Therefore, I need to re-arrange a delivery . I m not expecting any special delivery apart from my Passport. Let's see what I receive from them I'll update !!

Light27,
It must be your British passport, obviously delivery person needs your signature for it. That was special delivery (DX Secure Delivery). So, everything is ok for you.

Hey Freedom34,
Finally exact after a week, I've received my passport today through the DX Delivery

*** FINAL UPDATE ***

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (London)

Date of Application: 19/12/2013

Date of Application Received by IPS: 23/12/2013 (HMPO SMS)

Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 27/12/2013 (Dated: 23/12/2013)

Date of Return of Documents: 02/01/2014 (DX Delivery)

Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 09/01/2014

Link to the Interview Questions: british-citizenship/british-passport-interview-questions-t116479.html#p974022

Date of Passport Receipt: 16/01/2014 (Issued on 09/01/2014 & delivered by DX Delivery Service)

Light27 wrote:*** FINAL UPDATE ***

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (London)

Date of Application: 19/12/2013

Date of Application Received by IPS: 23/12/2013 (HMPO SMS)

Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 27/12/2013 (Dated: 23/12/2013)

Date of Return of Documents: 02/01/2014

Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 09/01/2014

Link to the Interview Questions: british-citizenship/british-passport-interview-questions-t116479.html#p974022

Date of Passport Receipt: 16/01/2014 (Issued on 09/01/2014)

BRILLIANT.. Congrats ... All the best :

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (Aberdeen) (wife and I)
Date of Application: 09/01/2014

I went on the 8th to the post office but had a mistake on the date; wrote 2013 rather than 2014. Had to go back, fill the forms and get the countersignature done again. Overall please with check and send as 2 extra eyes to check on the form is worth the £7.50 per application extra.

Date of Application Received by IPS: I did not receive SMS and did not track my documents.
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 15th and 16th January both dated 14/01/14.
Date of Return of Documents: ???
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 21/01/14.

first slots in Dundee available. We needed two bookings close so there is only one trip to be done for both.

Date of Passport Receipt: ???

Almost done

Pqek wrote:First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (Aberdeen) (wife and I)
Date of Application: 09/01/2014

I went on the 8th to the post office but had a mistake on the date; wrote 2013 rather than 2014. Had to go back, fill the forms and get the countersignature done again. Overall please with check and send as 2 extra eyes to check on the form is worth the £7.50 per application extra.

Date of Application Received by IPS: I did not receive SMS and did not track my documents.
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 15th and 16th January both dated 14/01/14.
Date of Return of Documents: ???
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 21/01/14.

first slots in Dundee available. We needed two bookings close so there is only one trip to be done for both.

Date of Passport Receipt: ???

Almost done

Well done - All the best with the finishing part of the journey!

UKnow wrote:

Light27 wrote:*** FINAL UPDATE ***

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (London)

Date of Application: 19/12/2013

Date of Application Received by IPS: 23/12/2013 (HMPO SMS)

Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 27/12/2013 (Dated: 23/12/2013)

Date of Return of Documents: 02/01/2014

Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 09/01/2014

Link to the Interview Questions: british-citizenship/british-passport-interview-questions-t116479.html#p974022

Date of Passport Receipt: 16/01/2014 (Issued on 09/01/2014)

BRILLIANT.. Congrats ... All the best :

Thank You So Much UKnow

Please I need help with clarifying an issue about my passport application for first British passport- Adult.
Section four (this relates to adults born overseas) is requesting for details of parents and documents to back them up.The problem is that I do not have a birth certificate for my dad and also i do not have a marriage certificate of him to my mum. Can I send my passport application without these? Is there an alternative

Can anyone help please?

They are both elderly and in Africa and to be honest, I do not think they had these documentation or saw having it as a priority.

Scanner wrote:Please I need help with clarifying an issue about my passport application for first British passport- Adult.
Section four (this relates to adults born overseas) is requesting for details of parents and documents to back them up.The problem is that I do not have a birth certificate for my dad and also i do not have a marriage certificate of him to my mum. Can I send my passport application without these? Is there an alternative

Can anyone help please?

They are both elderly and in Africa and to be honest, I do not think they had these documentation or saw having it as a priority.

You don't need to submit documentation different than your certificate of naturalisation, your current valid passport and pictures along with the application form.

They request for those dates but not for evidence of them.

Light27 wrote:*** FINAL UPDATE ***

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (London)

Date of Application: 19/12/2013

Date of Application Received by IPS: 23/12/2013 (HMPO SMS)

Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 27/12/2013 (Dated: 23/12/2013)

Date of Return of Documents: 02/01/2014 (DX Delivery)

Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 09/01/2014

Link to the Interview Questions: british-citizenship/british-passport-interview-questions-t116479.html#p974022

Date of Passport Receipt: 16/01/2014 (Issued on 09/01/2014 & delivered by DX Delivery Service)

Light27,
Great news, congratulations, I am happy for you.

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (Birmingham)

Date of Application: 18/1/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 21/1/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: pending
Date of Return of Documents: pending
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: pending
Date of Passport Receipt: pending

Pqek wrote:

rize007 wrote:

luk1c wrote:Hi I have question about my passport aplication. Me and my wife used PO check and send on saturday. My wife received text confirmation today but I havent received any text confirmation yet. I litle worry maybe is someting wrong. Thanks!!

hi I sent mine last Friday and still I haven't receive any SMS yet and I'm bit worried as well ? I hop every thing will go smoothly finger cross

I sent my own on Thursday and still have not received any SMS yet. I'm giving them a week but I'm also a little bit concerned. What could be going on?

Hi Pqek, rize007 and luk1c - any updates with your passport application?

I have just started with this journey and I am curious with how things are going with the January applicants.

Regards,

gadgets

Hi, no updates. My wife already received interview letter, We send application on the same day.

hi have any one got help line number for interview office ?
Many thanks

My interview was on 14 Jan but not receive anything yet.
Any one else had interview on 14 and receive passport ??

alis92005 wrote:My interview was on 14 Jan but not receive anything yet.
Any one else had interview on 14 and receive passport ??

Hi alis92005 have you got interview help line number please ? Thank you

Hi Rize007,
Appointments No: 0300 222 1000
Adviceline No: 0300 222 0000