British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[chamelion]

Eligibility criteria: Dependent ILR + 1 Year - Under 3 year rule
Language criteria met (Non-UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Non-UK DEGREE - UK NARIC Letter
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southampton
Date of application: 29/11/2013
Payment method :Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: NYA
Date of aknowlegment: NYA
Date of debit or clearance of fees: NYA
Date approval received: NYA
Date of ceremony: NYA

Wrong thread.

[SgtBellPepper]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 27/11/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: TBC
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of interview Letter: TBC
Date of passport interview appointment: TBC
Date of passport receipt: TBC

[moha1212]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 27/11/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO:02/12/13 via sms
Date of return of documents: 12/12/13
Date of interview Letter: Never received one
Date of passport interview appointment: Booked over phone 13/12/13
Date of passport receipt:
Update : 13/12/13 a lengthy interview , about 50 questions took 20 mins , in a friendly way though , I was told that HMPO not busy at the moment , will hear from them in 4 days

[Ayyubi72]

No, you can't. You have to travel on an aeroplane or ferry or some other kind of transport. Passports are not big enough for anyone to travel on them.

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[Emrah]

my postcode is wrong on my letter thats why I cant book an interview I supposed to get phone call today from them to fix it but nobody phoned so far. I have phoned them and they took my details again and I was told they will phone me tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Why does it take them so long to call you and fix a simple issue? Seriously Im fed up with all this stuff now.

[kyjuan]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: First class recorded delivery
Date of application: 25/11/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 27/11/2013 (SMS)
Date of return of documents: 02/12/2013
Date of interview Letter: 02/12/2013 (dated 28/11/2013)
Date of passport interview appointment: 07/12/2013 (Reading)
Date of passport receipt:

[akhan25]

Hi everyone do I have to send my current passort with application or the one I came in to uk which is expired now. Also can I use countersigned by some one not in the list but as ge is 50 years old and every knows him in community so he has a good standing. Thanks

[kyjuan]

Hi everyone do I have to send my current passort with application or the one I came in to uk which is expired now. Also can I use countersigned by some one not in the list but as ge is 50 years old and every knows him in community so he has a good standing. Thanks

Hi akhan25... You should only include your current passport. Any passport that has expired isn't necessary. As for your countersignatory i believe the person must have a british passport and should have a professional standing occupational wise. Community regards I'm not sure will be sufficient enough.

[akhan25]

Hi everyone do I have to send my current passort with application or the one I came in to uk which is expired now. Also can I use countersigned by some one not in the list but as ge is 50 years old and every knows him in community so he has a good standing. Thanks

Hi akhan25... You should only include your current passport. Any passport that has expired isn't necessary. As for your countersignatory i believe the person must have a british passport and should have a professional standing occupational wise. Community regards I'm not sure will be sufficient enough.

Thanks for your reply the person I mentioned told me he has done for many ppl and on hmpo website it says being professional doesnt quarantee approval but thry have good standing in community so I think I shud go with it.

[kyjuan]

Hi everyone do I have to send my current passort with application or the one I came in to uk which is expired now. Also can I use countersigned by some one not in the list but as ge is 50 years old and every knows him in community so he has a good standing. Thanks

Hi akhan25... You should only include your current passport. Any passport that has expired isn't necessary. As for your countersignatory i believe the person must have a british passport and should have a professional standing occupational wise. Community regards I'm not sure will be sufficient enough.

Thanks for your reply the person I mentioned told me he has done for many ppl and on hmpo website it says being professional doesnt quarantee approval but thry have good standing in community so I think I shud go with it.

If he has done for a lot of people then that answers it and erases all doubt. Go ahead

[krrishone]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: Passport Check and Send
Date of application: 02/12/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 05/12/2013 (via SMS)
Date of return of documents: 17/12/2013 (Re-delivery)
Date of interview Letter: 05/12/2013
Date of passport interview appointment: 18/12/2013
Date of passport receipt: TBC

[rolex1234]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send or Postal
Date of application: 19/11/2013
Date application received by IPS: 21/11/2013
Date of return of documents: (Passport requested, sent and Document returned 30/11/13
Date of receipt of interview letter: 25/11/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 02/12/14
Date of Passport Receipt:

[akhan25]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send or Postal
Date of application: 19/11/2013
Date application received by IPS: 21/11/2013
Date of return of documents: (Passport requested, sent and Document returned 30/11/13
Date of receipt of interview letter: 25/11/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 02/12/14
Date of Passport Receipt:

Did u not send ur passport with ur application or did they request ur old ot new passport.

[SgtBellPepper]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 27/11/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 03/12/2013
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of interview Letter: TBC
Date of passport interview appointment: TBC
Date of passport receipt: TBC

[Nina123]

[quote="Nina123"][quote="Nina123"][quote="Nina123"][quote="sushdmehta"]Interested members can post their passport application processing timelines here for the benefit of others.

Please include the following details when posting in this topic:

Application Timeline
Passport for: adult
Application Type: First adult passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 12/11
Date application received by IPS: 15/11 by text
Date of return of documents: 23/11
Date of receipt of interview letter: 21/11 letter dated 19/11
Date of Passport Appointment: 02/12 ( Victoria London ) done my interview
Date of Passport Receipt: 03/12/ at 12:30 red book landed today thank god the end of the immigration best of Luck to all of u waiting

[geemo]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send (I will use check and send by registered post only if I had to do it again)
Date of application: 25/11/2013
Date application received by IPS: 03/12/2013 (SMS message)
Date of return of documents: 11/12/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 10/12/2013 dated (06/12/2013)
Date of Passport Appointment: 16/12/2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 18/12/2013

Update: 05/12/2013 on 02/12/2013 IPS - ABI ID Check by IPS, but still no appointment letter.
Update: 06/12/2013 - Still waiting for the interview letter.
Update: 07/12/2013 - Still waiting for the interview letter, nor my documents.
Update: 10/12/2013 - letter finally arrived.
Update: 11/12/2013 - Supporting Documents returned DX Secure dropped through the letter box.
Update: 16/12/2013 - interview done, now we wait.
Update: 18/12/2013 - The red book has arrived - Praise God.

Thanks for putting this forum together and good luck to all those waiting

[akhan25]

Has anyone on this forum or if they know anyone whose application is return becouse of countersignatory not accepted.

Or if anyone has used someone not in the list or just like someone not professional and they been alright.

[jack902]

If it is returned for whatever reason, does one need to pay a new fee? Or simply send in the information or change requested?

[linkers]

Application Type: First Adult Passport
Method of Application: Post Office Check & Send
Date of application: 28 Nov 2013
Inquiry made by IPS on my Credit Report (Equifax): 02 Dec 2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 03 Dec 2013 (text)
Date of return of documents: 03 Dec 2013
Date of interview Letter: 05 Dec 2013 (dated 02 Dec 2013)
Date of passport interview appointment: 10 Dec 2013 (Reading)
Date of passport receipt: 12 Dec 2013 (09:30 am)

[chamelion]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 29/11/2013
Date application received by IPS: 03/12/2013 (I called) + SMS notification 4/12
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC


Not sure whether check + send is actually any faster - I remember reading your application is generally expedited. But not so sure - they evidently didn't even mail out my documents until Monday even though I submitted Friday morning.

Still no SMS confirmation or any acknowledgment either.

[kkhan]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 29/11/2013
Date application received : 03/12/2013 (Txt message by HMPO)
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

[kkkr25]

I had my ceremony on 02-12-2013 and got my naturalisation certificate.
I was wondering when can I apply for passport?
Is there any time limit I need to apply with in?
I mean am travelling overseas on work next week till end of February 2014, can I apply for British passport after I come back to UK?

[chamelion]

I had my ceremony on 02-12-2013 and got my naturalisation certificate.
I was wondering when can I apply for passport?
Is there any time limit I need to apply with in?
I mean am travelling overseas on work next week till end of February 2014, can I apply for British passport after I come back to UK?

naturalisation certificate does not expire. It means you're already British and have a right to apply to the passport whenever you want.

[SgtBellPepper]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 27/11/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 03/12/2013 (received via SMS)
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of interview Letter: 03/12/2013 (received 04/12/2013)
Date of passport interview appointment: 09/12/2013
Date of passport receipt: TBC

[supasweet]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport
Method of application: Post ( NOT Check & Send)
Date of application: 28/11/2013
Confirmation received : 04/12/2013 (Txt message by HMPO)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06/12/2013 (Dated 04/12/2013)
Date of Passport Appointment: 07/12/2013
Date of return of documents: 10/12/2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 11/12/2013