British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[ChOudhry1]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First adult NEW
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 31/08/2015
Date application received by IPS: 03/08/2015
Date of return of documents: 02/10/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 02/10/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 02/10/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

Finally after two months of chasing received a call for interview and on line status is showing printing now. These two months were a nightmare since l was desperate to travel and passport office was ready to give no information and was not even ready to return my pakistani passports. I don't know what went wrong with my application which caused this much of delay where rest of every body was getting it in one to two weeks. Hope to get it in couple of days now. Best of luck to every body.

Dear Choudry,

Congratulations!

That is an aweful wait time. Glad its over for you.

I used check & send n had my interview on 02/10/2015.

Could you please tell me how did you check your online status?

I tried but the online status can be checked only for the people who applied online?

Looking forward to hear from you

Appreciate your time.

Thanks!

You can check it online and it will tell you the date it was received by home office. Then you will get an email from passport office about the status of your passport, like I got telling me that it's gone for printing and should get it in three to four days. Best of luck

[ChOudhry1]

Good for you Choudhry NOW your immigration path has come to its end

Thank you very much, yes it is true but the application of my wife and daughter are still waiting for nationality.

[junk2014]

Application Timeline

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New - First time (Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Paper Form - Self Checked
Date of application: 5 Sept 2015 posted form. 26 Sept 2015 posted 2nd form.
HMPO Office: Peterborough
Date application received by HMPO: 7 Sept 2015 (Signed For)
Date Payment Taken: 8 Sept 2015
Date SMS Received: 9 Sept 2015, 2 Oct 2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 2 Oct 2015
Date of return of documents: 4 Oct 2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 3 Oct 2015 (Sheffield)
Date of Passport Receipt:

Update 11 Sept.
Had letter and new form from HMPO today to fill out as had not filled out the parent's section as did not think it was required as not claiming citizenship through them (as form mentions), but through naturaliastion instead.
Called to clarify, and was told that parents and grandparents info (as parent were born outside of UK) was required regardless of claiming citizenship through them or not.

Update 27 Sept.
Posted 2nd application form with additional sections filled out

[rakeysh.patel]

Good for you Choudhry NOW your immigration path has come to its end

Thank you very much, yes it is true but the application of my wife and daughter are still waiting for nationality.

I hope they are in soon

Can you tell me where u track ur passport application? All I get is a form I can fill in and wait for the response. If you can please point me to the website please?

R.

[naumanarain]

Hi All,

Just a quick question. Urgent reply would be appreciated

I have got my British passport (through tier 1 and ILR route). My wife is on tier 1 dependent.
I have a my son who was born 2 months ago
I need to apply for his British passport ASAP. I have gone through the forums but there are different answers and I am confused.

Can someone in the same situation PLEASE ADVISE which documents I need to send for British passport for my new born baby?

Many thanks

You need to send yours and your wifes passports with your child birth certificate.

[ChOudhry1]

Good for you Choudhry NOW your immigration path has come to its end

Thank you very much, yes it is true but the application of my wife and daughter are still waiting for nationality.

I hope they are in soon

Can you tell me where u track ur passport application? All I get is a form I can fill in and wait for the response. If you can please point me to the website please?

R.

Yes it is the same. You will get a response in a day or so, where they will let you know the status of your application . Best of luck

[captainus83]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (first one) , Naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 29/09/2015
Date application received by IPS:
Location of IPS Office involved:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

Hi Guys,

how did you guys come to know when your application is received and where ? do they send mail / text or is there any online tracker. been almost week but have no clue.

Thanks

[egoneo]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (first one) , Naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 29/09/2015
Date application received by IPS:
Location of IPS Office involved:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

Hi Guys,

how did you guys come to know when your application is received and where ? do they send mail / text or is there any online tracker. been almost week but have no clue.

Thanks

should be on the tracking slip (the one post office gave you when you submitted), also the office you send it to should be on the envelope you got the passport application in (if you remember it) if you really want to know go to the post office and ask them for another one the check.

[flon]

Update
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 15/09/2015
Date application received by IPS:
Location of IPS Office involved:
Date of return of documents:25/09/15
date of interview letter:22/09/15(recd on 24/9/15)
Date of interview booked:01/10/15
date of sms received: 02/10/2015
Date of passport receipt:05/10/2015
Finally received passport today.
Thanks God. Thanks for everyone on this group.
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[raja.brit]

Update
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 15/09/2015
Date application received by IPS:
Location of IPS Office involved:
Date of return of documents:25/09/15
date of interview letter:22/09/15(recd on 24/9/15)
Date of interview booked:01/10/15
date of sms received: 02/10/2015
Date of passport receipt:05/10/2015
Finally received passport today.
Thanks God. Thanks for everyone on this group.

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Congratulations flon.

I received a sms today " Your new passport should arrive within a few working days. Keep it safe. Report any loss at http://www.gov.uk. Your supporting documents will be returned separately"

I have seen people getting sms about passport being printed. Not sure my passport is already printed or it is already on the way. Im planning to call Passport helpline tomorrow.

May I know what sms did you receive? Just curious.

I thank you for your time n response in advance!

[tulip11]

Flon congratulations.

Raja brit you will most probably receive your passport today as the date has been changed now. I received this sms and on next day I received my passport. Good luck.

[z00ps00p]

Passport received

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 17/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: 18/09/2015
Location of IPS Office involved: Peterborough
Date of return of documents: 28/09/2015 (dated same day, delivered through mailslot by DX Secure)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 24/09/2015 (dated 22/09/2015, delivered Royal Mail 1st Class)
Date of Passport Appointment: 01/10/2015 (Globe House London)
Date SMS received: 02/10/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: 05/10/2015 (delivered through mailslot)

Thus the saga ends for me. Seven years, six months and twenty days ago I sent in my application for a work permit under the now-defunct Highly Skilled Migrant Programme. Yesterday I obtained a UK passport.

Here's to a world of visa free travel.

[hvhv86]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 22/09/2015
Date application received by IPS:
Location of IPS Office involved:
Date of return of documents:02/10/15
date of interview letter:01/10/15
Date of interview booked:02/10/15
date of sms received:
Date of passport receipt:

Hi all, my timeline is above.

I had my interview last friday but no message or anything since, most on here seem to receive the message within a day of the interview.

Has anyone else had a delay between the interview and passport receipt?

Many thanks

[rakeysh.patel]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 22/09/2015
Date application received by IPS:
Location of IPS Office involved:
Date of return of documents:02/10/15
date of interview letter:01/10/15
Date of interview booked:02/10/15
date of sms received:
Date of passport receipt:

Hi all, my timeline is above.

I had my interview last friday but no message or anything since, most on here seem to receive the message within a day of the interview.

Has anyone else had a delay between the interview and passport receipt?

Many thanks

Since your interview on 2nd October, it has been 1 working day. Take it easy fella you will get it soon. SMS isnt a must AFAIK.

[Mo21]

Passport for: Adult (Naturalised Citizen )
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 22/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: Don't know
Location of IPS Office involved: Don't know
Date of return of documents: 01/10/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 29/09/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 30/09/2015 (Luton)
Date of Passport Receipt: 02/10/2015

It was very to follow this forum. All the best to everyone.

[raja.brit]

Flon congratulations.

Raja brit you will most probably receive your passport today as the date has been changed now. I received this sms and on next day I received my passport. Good luck.

Thanks and appreciate your response tulip.

I spoke to the Passport Helpline and got my tracking number.

I should receive my passport today or by tomorrow.

All the best!

[ChOudhry1]

Flon congratulations.

Raja brit you will most probably receive your passport today as the date has been changed now. I received this sms and on next day I received my passport. Good luck.

Thanks and appreciate your response tulip.

I spoke to the Passport Helpline and got my tracking number.

I should receive my passport today or by tomorrow.

All the best!

Did you got your courier tracking number or passport tracking number from passport office. I am waiting for my passport today as well. Best of luck

[ChOudhry1]

Passport for: Adult (Naturalised Citizen )
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 22/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: Don't know
Location of IPS Office involved: Don't know
Date of return of documents: 01/10/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 29/09/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 30/09/2015 (Luton)
Date of Passport Receipt: 02/10/2015

It was very to follow this forum. All the best to everyone.

Do they need to see you personally before handing yout over your passport or any body from home can receive it on your behalf, please advise since I am away. Thanks

[tulip11]

Choudhry

I was not at home at time of passport delivery so basically the postman dropped it in letter box.

[tulip11]

Flon congratulations.

Raja brit you will most probably receive your passport today as the date has been changed now. I received this sms and on next day I received my passport. Good luck.

Thanks and appreciate your response tulip.

I spoke to the Passport Helpline and got my tracking number.

I should receive my passport today or by tomorrow.

All the best!

No problem

[ChOudhry1]

Choudhry

I was not at home at time of passport delivery so basically the postman dropped it in letter box.

Thanks a lot

[raja.brit]

Flon congratulations.

Raja brit you will most probably receive your passport today as the date has been changed now. I received this sms and on next day I received my passport. Good luck.

Thanks and appreciate your response tulip.

I spoke to the Passport Helpline and got my tracking number.

I should receive my passport today or by tomorrow.

All the best!

Did you got your courier tracking number or passport tracking number from passport office. I am waiting for my passport today as well. Best of luck

Its the courier (DX) tracking number.

Call the Passport Helpline and get ur DX tracking number.

My passport will be delivered tomorrow as per DX tracking status.

All the best!

[blooms]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Mail. Checked it myself.
Date of application: 21/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: 22/09/2015
Location of IPS Office involved: Liverpool
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: 25/09/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 29/09/2015
SMS Received: 30/09/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: 06/10/2015

The delivery was supposed to be 02/10 but the delivery people messed up and had to redeliver.

[bradinuk]

Hello Everyone,

I'm about to submit a first time adult passport application via check and send.

I notice by looking at this passport processing forum that many people seem to get their documents (including current passports I assume?) returned within 10 days or so of making a check and send application.

Is this common? I was expecting a wait of 6 weeks and had prepared myself for that but I'd be very, very happy if I could have my other passport back (not the British one that I'm applying for) and be able to travel in that time period.

Any feedback appreciated.

Thanks

Brad

[tingphil]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 08/09/15
Date application received by IPS:
Location of IPS Office involved: Peterborough
Date of receipt of interview letter: 14/09/15 (dated 11/09/15, delivered Royal Mail 1st Class)
Date of Interview booked:18/09/15
Date of return of documents: 21/09/15 (dated same day, delivered through mailslot by DX Secure)
Date of Passport Appointment: 22/09/15 (Globe House London)
Date SMS received:
Date of Passport Receipt:

A letter came through the post on 25/09/15 (dated 23/09/15, one day after the interview) asking me
to resend my naturalisation certificate which had been sent back to me on 21/09/15 to the IPS office above. I called the Adviceline and they followed it up with the IPS office who called back and asked me to resend the document. I sent it on 03/10/15 and it was received yesterday 05/10/15.

It has been a very long journey but I can only wait and see if anything comes through by Friday. I have not received any SMS messages throughout the process so far.