British Passport application processing timelines (only)

gmaruf · Post by **gmaruf** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 7:27 am

Got my first British passport today(08/01/2016). Applied on 16th of december. Got back all documents on 23/12/2015. Waited for appointment letter but one of my friend suggested me to call directly without the letter. I then called probably on 29/12/2015 and able to take an interview appointment without any hassle for 6th of jan 2016 at london passport office. The interview was quite nice and friendly. Basicslly it should not be called interview better name it as a friendly discussion. Its all about yourself, nothing else. So do not worry. Got sms on 7/1/16 morning 9:25 am and got my passport finally today 8/1/16 at 11:51am by DX service. So happy.

burnham · Post by **burnham** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:33 pm

Sent passport application on Monday 4th, had interview 8th Jan. Super quick. Well done Passport Office!

At the interview, I forgot the name of my countersignatory, gave the wrong email address and could not remember my phone number. At the end of the interview, the interviewee just said 'your interview is now over.' She did not say anything about what to expect next.

I understood that if all ok, the passport goes ot print the day of the interview? And/or that I should get a SMS?

Anyone had a similar experience (messed up interview) and if so what should I expect now?

Thanks for you help

tuliprose · Post by **tuliprose** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 6:35 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 18th Dec 2015
Date application received by IPS: 19th Dec 2015
Date of return of documents: 29th Dec 2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: Still waiting (Booked Interview without letter)
Date of Passport Interview: 5th Jan 2016
Date of Passport Receipt: 7th Jan 2016

Good Luck to all who are waiting.

Regards,

rajsuccess · Post by **rajsuccess** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:51 am

Updates:

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Post Office Check and send
Date of application: 04/01/16
Date of receiving the application: 07/01/16
Date of return of documents: 11/01/16
Interview letter: tbd
Date interview booked:tbd
Date of interview: tbd
Date of SMS received: tbd
Date of passport receipt: tbd

Having looked at other users comment here about making an interview appointment without the letter, I attempted to book one this morning. First I called up the passport adviceline to check the progress of the application. He said an interview letter is on its way. Then I called the interview helpline (0300 222 1000) to check if I can book interview appointment. The lady asked if I have received the letter and I honestly replied no. She said without the letter she cannot book an interview. So need to waiting for the letter now!

FayEng · Post by **FayEng** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 11:11 am

Hi RajSuccess

How did you confirm that your application was received on the 7/1/2016. I sent my application through Post office check and send. I filled the form for tracking application but havent heard anything back from them.

Fay

rahmatullah · Post by **rahmatullah** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 3:07 pm

Passport for: 2 Adult + 1 child
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: special delivery, on-line application
Date of application: 05/01/16
Date of receiving the application: 06/01/16
Date of return of documents: tbd
Interview letter: tbd
Date interview booked:tbd
Date of interview: tbd
Date of SMS received: tbd
Date of passport receipt: tbd

aragon · Post by **aragon** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 10:58 am

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Post Office Check and send
Date of application: 07/01/16
Date of receiving the application: 08/01/16 (I hope. Don't know how to check this?)
Date of return of documents: tbd
Interview letter: tbd
Date interview booked:tbd
Date of interview: tbd
Date of SMS received: tbd
Date of passport receipt: tbd

Lady on the counter asked me which pen I used to fill the form. I said Gel pen. She said that it has to be a black biro pen. She said that she will send the application but it can be returned because of the pen I used. She futher said that if the application is returned she will not refund the Check and send fee of £9.75.

legend786 · Post by **legend786** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:58 pm

Hi guys

I have received my passport on 11th Jan'16 and as well as my other nationality documents plus naturalized certificate very next day

Goodluck to everyone

legend786 · Post by **legend786** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:10 pm

Here is my final timeline:

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Applied with citizenship application
Date of application: 17th Dec 2015
Date application received by IPS: 18th Dec 2015
Date of return of documents: 12th Jan 2016
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Interview: Didin't attend an interview as applied through pilot scheme
Date of Passport Receipt: 11th Jan 2016

All i want to say this forum is full of bundle of valuable info and i want to thank each & everyone who is contributing into this forum

Good luck to everyone

Hyde

missy_86 · Post by **missy_86** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 10:25 am

This is the second day I am calling to schedule and interview and their system is down... Hopefully wouldn't be much longer, just want to book it and get over this lengthy expensive process.

missy_86 · Post by **missy_86** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:25 pm

missy_86 wrote:This is the second day I am calling to schedule and interview and their system is down... Hopefully wouldn't be much longer, just want to book it and get over this lengthy expensive process.

Just a call back from them and was able to book an interview for Monday the 18th.

rahmatullah · Post by **rahmatullah** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 9:03 pm

rajsuccess wrote:Updates:

Having looked at other users comment here about making an interview appointment without the letter, I attempted to book one this morning. First I called up the passport adviceline to check the progress of the application. He said an interview letter is on its way. Then I called the interview helpline (0300 222 1000) to check if I can book interview appointment. The lady asked if I have received the letter and I honestly replied no. She said without the letter she cannot book an interview. So need to waiting for the letter now!

You may or may not get a letter because when i called them up for ABI (Authentication by Identification -Interview) status , at 0300 222 0000 choosing option for progress, they said they have stopped or reduced sending letters and asked me to check a couple of times in a week if I have got passed the ABI status. They would then give the reference number by phone and also email you the reference number as a confirmation. You would have to use this email and the reference number in it to book your appointment by calling 0300 222 1000. I hope this helps

erdogan1 · Post by **erdogan1** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:49 pm

My wife received her passport last Tuesday and to this day hasn't received an interview letter.

She booked it over the phone and took the emailed confirmation. They don't like it when we arrived for interview but it took him 30 seconds to find my wife in the system

HenryForth · Post by **HenryForth** » Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:17 pm

Hi everyone
I have submitted my first adult passport application on 13/01/16.
The question is how do I track this aplication from now on ?
I ser a lot of people seing their application "has been received". How do you know that ?
Thanks

aragon · Post by **aragon** » Sat Jan 16, 2016 1:40 am

aragon wrote:Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Post Office Check and send
Date of application: 07/01/16
Date of receiving the application: 08/01/16 (I hope. Don't know how to check this?)
Date of return of documents: 15/01/16 [delivered by dxsecure courier]
Interview letter: 15/01/16 [2 identical letters came in royal mail same day as my documents]
Date interview booked:15/01/16
Date of interview: 20/01/16
Date of SMS received: tbd
Date of passport receipt: tbd

perfectionist · Post by **perfectionist** » Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:29 am

"This is the end... I've drowned and dreamt this moment..."

Method of application: Online
Declaration form received, being processed: 05/01/2016
Date of return of documents: 07/01/2016
Date of receipt of interview letter: 11/01/2016
Date of passport interview: 09/01/2016
Date of passport printing SMS: N/A
Dispatched: 12/01/2016
Date of passport receipt: 13/01/2016

Happy new year and Best wishes to you all

march_ilr · Post by **march_ilr** » Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:55 am

hi forum members!

I have a quick query. i would appreciate any guidance or suggestions on this. My question is:
IS first adult (naturalized) british passport applicant allowed to apply online?

regards;
march_ilr

perfectionist · Post by **perfectionist** » Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:57 am

YES See here - https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-adult-pa ... a-passport

march_ilr wrote:hi forum members!

I have a quick query. i would appreciate any guidance or suggestions on this. My question is:
IS first adult (naturalized) british passport applicant allowed to apply online?

regards;
march_ilr

march_ilr · Post by **march_ilr** » Sat Jan 16, 2016 10:16 am

Really appreciate your quick response. Many Thanks.

Wfshah · Post by **Wfshah** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:51 am

Date of application 12/1/2016
Date of letter forbio metrics 16/1/2016
My question is no1 on here mentioned about it? Did any1 else recieved letter for biometrics as well??

Post by **CR001** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 12:21 pm

Wfshah wrote:Date of application 12/1/2016
Date of letter forbio metrics 16/1/2016
My question is no1 on here mentioned about it? Did any1 else recieved letter for biometrics as well??

You don't do biometrics for passport applications.

Wfshah · Post by **Wfshah** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 1:36 pm

CR001 wrote:
Wfshah wrote:Date of application 12/1/2016
Date of letter forbio metrics 16/1/2016
My question is no1 on here mentioned about it? Did any1 else recieved letter for biometrics as well??
You don't do biometrics for passport applications.

Are you sure? Thats really strange then? As i have applied for both naturalisation and passport together , as this being my first adult passport through spouse visa route, and i applied through nationality checking services
And i got letter to submit my biometrics within 15 days?

Post by **CR001** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 1:40 pm

Wfshah wrote:
CR001 wrote:
Wfshah wrote:Date of application 12/1/2016
Date of letter forbio metrics 16/1/2016
My question is no1 on here mentioned about it? Did any1 else recieved letter for biometrics as well??
You don't do biometrics for passport applications.

Are you sure? Thats really strange then? As i have applied for both naturalisation and passport together , as this being my first adult passport through spouse visa route, and i applied through nationality checking services
And i got letter to submit my biometrics within 15 days?

The letter for biometrics is for the naturalisation application. All applicants have to do biometrics for naturalisation applications. If you do the two applications separately, you will still get a biometric letter for naturalisation but you won't get one for passport application.

rajsuccess · Post by **rajsuccess** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:41 pm

FayEng wrote:Hi RajSuccess

How did you confirm that your application was received on the 7/1/2016. I sent my application through Post office check and send. I filled the form for tracking application but havent heard anything back from them.

Fay

Hi Fay,

I just submitted the details of my application in "If you filled in a paper form" section in the page;
https://www.gov.uk/track-passport-application
I got a reply within a day of submission.

I had my interview on Friday 15 Jan 2016 and waiting for SMS / DX courier.

Good luck on your application!
Raj

rajsuccess · Post by **rajsuccess** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:46 pm

HenryForth wrote:Hi everyone
I have submitted my first adult passport application on 13/01/16.
The question is how do I track this aplication from now on ?
I ser a lot of people seing their application "has been received". How do you know that ?
Thanks

Hi Henry, Please use the right link depending on online or paper form: https://www.gov.uk/track-passport-application

If you submit your details regarding paper application and you query in the notes, you will get a reply within a day usually.
You can also call the Advice line : 0300 222 0000. They are generally helpful, though they may ask you to spell your name, address, etc. a number of times. Have patience with them!

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