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Hi. I m in the same situation guys. I sent my baby's passport application more than 3 weeks ago but still waiting. And unfortunately I don't have barcode number also. When I phone them they say that they can't do anything without barcode number . I sent by special delivery.Kb_puth wrote:Hi InUkOnHsmp,
As per gov website, Fast track option will take around 3 week time to get an appointment so I thought check and send was the best option. My friend who applied recently for his daughter received passport in a week so I had hopes. I called PO to upgrade my application to fast track but they told that service not available for first passport application
Already suffered long 3 month wait with citizenship application which messed up my holiday plans..
psychecat wrote:Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check & Send
Date of application: 10/03/2014
Date of sms: None (Called the passport office, they received the application on 12/03/2014)
Date of return of documents: 29/03/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 26/03/2014 dated 24/03/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 29/03/2014 Luton PO
Date of Passport Receipt: 31/03/2014
Even I keep calling PO and Dx secure daily.abiegirl32 wrote:Am in the same situation as you and it's now 2 weeks I sent off my child application. There was no appointment available for a fast track application until after 3 weeks, so I had no option than to post it myself. Now we have to travel next week urgently . The guy I spoke to on the phone today spoilt my day by telling to allow up to 4 weeks for a postal application. I will be on the phone with them again tomorrow.Kb_puth wrote:How long does it take for first child passport? Child is born in UK.. Already been 2 week (check and send service). It's really frustrating to wait.. I had travel plans for next week
Peterborough.daniel212 wrote:I will be posting my application in the next few days.
I live in newcastle, hence Durham Passport office is closer to me.
But seen from some posts saying '' Don't send to Durham as it takes too long b4 sending interview letter,
Quick question... Peterbrough or Durham- Which is quicker in processing 1st Adult passport applications.
Thanks
Thanks all for being part of my Naturalisation application journey. All your timelines were really helpful to keep track of when I might expect my next update tentatively. Wish you all a good luck.tobeukcitizen wrote:tobeukcitizen wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (By Naturalization)
Method of application: By Post (to Durham)
Date application sent : 05-MAR-2014 (By Special Delivery)
Date of receipt of application by IPS : 06-03-2014
Date of deduction of fees : 11-06-2014
Date of receipt of interview letter : 26-3-2014
Date of interview appointment : 1-4-2014 (in Reading)
Date of return of documents : 27-3-3014
Date of receipt of passport :3-4-2014
They give stupid replies.. Once they told my application is in Peterborough and sometimes they say its in glasgow., now I stopped calling them..collipu wrote:Has anyone tried calling the passport office? I tried but was given very weird replies ranging from my application could not be traced to first time applications take a minimum of 6 weeks!
Good to hear that I am not alone is these respones!Kb_puth wrote:They give stupid replies.. Once they told my application is in Peterborough and sometimes they say its in glasgow., now I stopped calling them..collipu wrote:Has anyone tried calling the passport office? I tried but was given very weird replies ranging from my application could not be traced to first time applications take a minimum of 6 weeks!
i applied non 17 march through check and send service and they received on 19 march and they give 20 march for examination after that i called then to check status and lady asking me some silly questions that r u traveling, did u send on ur own application and then nothing.collipu wrote:Good to hear that I am not alone is these respones!Kb_puth wrote:They give stupid replies.. Once they told my application is in Peterborough and sometimes they say its in glasgow., now I stopped calling them..collipu wrote:Has anyone tried calling the passport office? I tried but was given very weird replies ranging from my application could not be traced to first time applications take a minimum of 6 weeks!
Anyone else waiting for the interview letter who applied in March?
i applied non 17 march through check and send service and they received on 19 march and they give 20 march for examination after that i called then to check status and lady asking me some silly questions that r u traveling, did u send on ur own application and then nothing.itsahmedawan wrote:
Anyone else waiting for the interview letter who applied in March?
You just get transferred to a call centre, they have no clue. Will make a complaint soon!cooby wrote:Type: First Adult
Sent: March 6th, 2014
Received: March 10th, 2014
Interview letter: waiting
Interview date: waiting
Passport Receipt: waiting
It's been almost 4 weeks and I've heard nothing. My passport application is w/ the Durham office, and they started handling it on the 22nd, apparently (12 days after they received it). I've been here on an extended holiday (American, but British by descent) and am required to leave the country by the beginning of May (6-month visa). I've called the office several times and I've been getting completely different answers. One woman said that my passport was waiting to be printed, another said to call back April 17th to get my status, and the rest just tell me it's being processed. I actually had one guy tell me that I've checked the status of my application 3 times and for me to stop calling. I was promised a call back from the Durham office within 24-hours, two days later IPS finally calls me back..but it's the call-center! And she wouldn't xfer me to the Durham office. The customer service has been pretty horrible and I just want my American passport back. Anybody had any similar experiences??
djafar007 wrote:Hi guys finaly its all over now
Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send London
Date of application: 04/03/2014
Date application received by IPS: 06/03/2014
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter:26?03/2014
Date of Passport Appointment:04/04/2014
Date of Passport Receipt:
been to interview today at Victoria Office
very relax and took only 10min
just questions to confirm your identity
your name and spell it
date of birth
confirm your address
your previous address
how long u ve been living at this address
who is your landlord whats his name
how many bank account im holding and which bank
how many siblings
who is living with u
whats your wife's name
whats your son' name his date of birth
whats your job where did you work in the last 10 years
why did you apply for british passport? as im holding french passport (weird question)
describe where you live in and out
how long did it take me to get to IPS
where my son's school and how do i travel to and from the school
how do you travel to work
whats your car' make and model and registration number
just very personal questions to make sure your are the right person person
good luck to everyone