British Passport application processing timelines (only)

itsahmedawan wrote:
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.
i m still waiting for interview letter r my suporting documents.[/quote][/quote]

They asked me too when I was travelling? Pretty sure he couldn't see anything on the system, just making up stuff.

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??

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??

You just get transferred to a call centre, they have no clue. Will make a complaint soon!

Passport for: 2 Adults and 1 child
Application Type: first passport
Method of application: PO check and send
Date of application: 20.03.2014
Date application received by IPS: --
Date SMS Received: 24.03.2014
Date of deduction of fees: Paid with application
Date of return of documents: Pending
Date of receipt of interview letter: Pending
Date of Passport Appointment: Pending
Date of Passport Receipt: Pending

Nothing heard yet.

I am just wondering if they send us a text msg or something to let us know tht our passport or documents are on our way??

Looking at the previous posts, SMS is very random.

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

conguraltions mat
how did they kno that u have a son and he is going to school
thnx

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

Method of Application: check and send throughpost office
Date of Application: 17/03/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 19/03/14
Date of SMS Received: N/A
Date of Fees deduction: N/A
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 4/04/14 (DATED 02/04/14)
Date of Return of Documents: WAITING
Date of Interview booked: 19/04/14(AT VICTORIA AND IT IS FOR AWAY)
Date of Passport Receipt:WAITING

HI FRIENDS
i have seen some interviews questions that they are asking about ur kids and cars registration details.
how they kno that how many kids u have or which car model u have etc???
i have a son but i did not mention in my citizenship form but my son got british passport coz my wife applied on her behalf coz she is british even n my son's birth ceritificate i do not have my name.
if they ask me n interview about my son what should i have to say.
thnx

They basically want to see how you react and answer to certain question as they are trained to see if you are lying or not.

Does anyone know how to request the passport back?

collipu wrote:Does anyone know how to request the passport back?

You have to write a letter and fax it to one number. They will process the request within 4 hrs and the passport can get to you same day. But they will warn that it can delay your application and they can request for it back. Call the 0300 number to get the fax number. Cheers

abiegirl32 wrote:

collipu wrote:Does anyone know how to request the passport back?

You have to write a letter and fax it to one number. They will process the request within 4 hrs and the passport can get to you same day. But they will warn that it can delay your application and they can request for it back. Call the 0300 number to get the fax number. Cheers

Many thanks!

is any one got oppointment n victoria passport office n month of April.
i have but is for away ,it is on 17 april.

Hi folks,

I understand this is a timeline thread but I need some advice on one of the questions in the parents details section of the passport application form.
After Applicants Mother's details it says " Date of marriage/civil partnership to the father/2nd parent of the person mentioned in section 2 (if this applies)".
As both my parents are foreign nationals and were born abroad, do I have to put the details in or shall I leave it blank?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks

imran99132 wrote:Hi folks,

I understand this is a timeline thread but I need some advice on one of the questions in the parents details section of the passport application form.
After Applicants Mother's details it says " Date of marriage/civil partnership to the father/2nd parent of the person mentioned in section 2 (if this applies)".
As both my parents are foreign nationals and were born abroad, do I have to put the details in or shall I leave it blank?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks

what ever u kno just fill that one.
if u do not kno then leave empty.

I will be sending off my passport application off using Post Office check and send. I am a little nervous to send my original British citizenship certificate, but will get it scanned first and saved to a memory stick.

UKc2be wrote:I will be sending off my passport application off using Post Office check and send. I am a little nervous to send my original British citizenship certificate, but will get it scanned first and saved to a memory stick.

Hi if you r worried then cross on the form secure delivery option it will cost you £3 but ll be deliver by secure mail.and I really experience that check and send very good service I got my interview letter in just two weeks time.
Good luck to you

imran99132 wrote:Hi folks,

I understand this is a timeline thread but I need some advice on one of the questions in the parents details section of the passport application form.
After Applicants Mother's details it says " Date of marriage/civil partnership to the father/2nd parent of the person mentioned in section 2 (if this applies)".
As both my parents are foreign nationals and were born abroad, do I have to put the details in or shall I leave it blank?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks

Hi
It clearly says if your parents have/had british passport not foreign .everybody,s parents are foreign national am I right?

Passport for: Adult + 2 Children
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send (Manchester/ Salford) Will be sent to Liverpool office.
Date of application: 11/03/2014
Date application received by IPS: 13/03/2014 for mine and 14/03/2014 for both children.
Date of SMS: 17/03/2014.
Date of return of documents: Mine on 01/04/2014 (Children still waiting)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 27/03/2014 (Dated 26/03/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 03/04/2014. Manchester.
Date of Passport Receipt: Children 31/03/2014 . (My daughter's name was spelt wrong in the passport, I took it to Liverpool and they issued me a new one in 2 hours)
Date of Passport Receipt: Mine 07/04/2014 (Printed on 03/04/2014, same day as my interview appointment)

Does any one know how long it takes for children's original doc to be received back. It has been more than a week and I need their Citizenship certs.

Does anyone know the direct contact details of the peterborough office?

there is no direct number for the peterborough office Collipu. The only way to get through them is via the 0300 number and speaking the Passport service.

sidhujazz wrote:there is no direct number for the peterborough office Collipu. The only way to get through them is via the 0300 number and speaking the Passport service.

Tried that many times. I needed my original passport submitted back urgently but they are unable to help!

Application Timeline
Passport for: Child
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send London
Date of application: 18/03/2014
Date application received by IPS: 19/03/2014
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter :N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt:

Dear All above is the passport application made on 18th March for my Child, we have received the SMS but since then no reply, could someone please advise when should we receive the passport and Documents sent.

I just sent off my application for the British passport. I used the Post Office check and send and paid the extra £3 to have the documents sent back special delivery. Also I applied for the jumbo passport (just for the hell of it). But I am curious as to how people know what date it arrives at IPS because I see on my receipt there is no reference number to check delivery or anything.