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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by freestyler » Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:39 pm

Rahel1984 wrote:
freestyler wrote:
beehive wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First UK Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 05/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: TBC
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC
Did mine on the same day as you; the PO didn't give me a tracking number so not sure how to check for receipt apart from a text message from the passport office confirming receipt.
Did you have to send ur previous passport as well along with ur application?
Yep; one section asks if you have been on any other passports, I ticked yes and gave them the passport number and included it with the application as thats what the guidelines stipulate

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by freestyler » Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:39 pm

Rahel1984 wrote:
freestyler wrote:
beehive wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First UK Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 05/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: TBC
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC
Did mine on the same day as you; the PO didn't give me a tracking number so not sure how to check for receipt apart from a text message from the passport office confirming receipt.
Did you have to send ur previous passport as well along with ur application?
Yep; one section asks if you have been on any other passports, I ticked yes and gave them the passport number and included it with the application as thats what the guidelines stipulate

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by AmITheStig » Mon Dec 08, 2014 2:52 pm

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult (Self + Spouse)
Application Type: First UK Passport (Naturalisation)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 08/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: TBC
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

Sent it with a covering letter providing additional info about grandparents (just to play safe), and also requesting them to process the application before Xmas if possible (for potential holiday abroad on New Year's eve).

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by sharma14 » Mon Dec 08, 2014 7:25 pm

Hi - Please find below an update. Hope it would help

Passport for: Adult (Husband and Wife)
Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - First Adult Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 20-Nov-2014
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 24-Nov-2014
Date of return of documents: 28-Nov-2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 26-Nov-2014, 27- Nov-2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 01-Dec-2014
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: None
Date of Passport Receipt: 04-Dec-2014

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by amino2005 » Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:37 pm

Hi all,
I cant believe I am back on the forums looking for information even after getting my citizenship. anyway, I have submitted my application today and I am worried about them keeping my original passport for a long period. so my question is when you are writing application received by IPS what does that stand for and how do I get to check if they received my application. so I can upload my info as well.
Much appreciated

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by montana207 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:00 pm

My application got delayed by over a week (forms were returmed to me to refill) because I never included my parents and grandparents details in section 4 and. My advice to mew applicants is to fill as.much as you can. If you're not sure put unknown.. Also it might help to include an additional note to support your application. Been for my interview.. Now waiting for my brand new maroon passport..

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by gmx » Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:33 pm

gmx wrote:Passport for: Adult (2 adults)
Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 25/11/2014
SMS confirming receipt: 01/12/2014 (only to myself)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 03/12/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 05/12/2014
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: none
Date of Passport Receipt: 09/12/2014
Date of return of documents: 02/12/2014
all in all, very happy with the efficiency of HM Passport Office

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by mrsbean » Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:44 am

UPDATE:

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalized Citizen) - First Adult Passport
Method of application: Postal (Royal Mail Special Delivery but didn't use Check & Send)
Date of application: 01-Dec-2014 (package got lost by RM, and was found 2 days later - got my postage money back)
Date of documents receipt by IPS: 04-Dec-2014 (RM Special delivery confirmation - delivered at 8:30 am)
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 05-Dec-2014 (received at 11 am from HM Passport)
Date of return of documents: 08-Dec-2014 (delivered by DX secure in my mailbox, no signature required)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06-Dec-2014 dated 05-Dec-2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 09-Dec-2014 (early morning at London Victoria)
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: 10-Dec-2014 (received at 10 am)
Date of Passport Receipt:TBC (expect to receive tomorrow 11-Dec-2014; but will confirm later)

Very impressed with the Passport Office; they have been incredibly efficient. Interview was straight forward, but a lot of detailed questions are asked - so be prepared.

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by angelamarcela187 » Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:54 pm

Hello everyone. I did my application online but then they send me the form to do it by post.
please can anyone provide me with the phone number to book the appointment for ID. they have sent me a letter to book the appointment but I will get back home only in two days and I would like to save those days by booking the appointment now.
thanks in advance

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by FOR_ILR » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:42 pm

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First UK Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 01/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: 02/12/2014
Date of return of documents: 08/12/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06/12/2014 (dated: 3/12/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 09/12/2014 (Morning - London Victoria)
Date of Passport Receipt: 10/12/2014 - DX courier Delivered around 10:30 AM

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by JAYSON65 » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:19 pm

UPDATE

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28/11/14
Date application received by IPS: 02/12/14
Date of return of documents: 04/12/14
Date of receipt of interview letter: 04/12/14
Date of Passport Appointment: 05/12/14
Date of Passport Receipt: 10/12/14

BRITISH CITIZEN FINALLY!
Wishing others success soon.
God is Good!
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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by angelamarcela187 » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:27 pm

HI guys can anyone please help me with the phone number to call and book the interview

THanks

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by mrsbean » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:51 pm

Appointments can be booked by calling 0300 222 1000

However, you have to have the Reference number for your interview appointment (included on the interview letter and it is different from the application number). They will not let you book an appointment without the interview number.

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by akhurshid » Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:45 pm

Final update.
akhurshid wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 25/11/14
Date application received by IPS: 26/11/14 (No SMS received)
Date of return of documents: 4/12/14
Date of receipt of interview letter: 4/12/14(dated 2/12/14)
Date of Passport Appointment: 5/12/14
Date of Passport Receipt: 10/12/14
My journey completed. Wife's will start later this month.
Good luck everyone who is still waiting.

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by mah » Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:53 pm

Hi FOR_ILR
Congratulations. It has been super fast.

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by mah » Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:54 pm

Congratulations Khurshid,

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by mah » Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:56 pm

Update
Passport for: 2Adults + 1 child
Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 03/12/2014
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 5/12/2014
Date of return of documents: 10/12/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 9/12/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 10/12/2014
Date of Passport printing sms receipt:
Date of Passport Receipt:(child received 8/12/2014)- Adults still waiting

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by james91 » Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:58 pm

FINAL UPDATE...IT IS OVER. THANK YOU HM & SECRETARY OF STATE

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28/11/14
Date application received by IPS: 02/12/14
Date of receipt of interview letter: 05/12/14
Date of return of documents: 06/12/14
Date of Passport interview: 08/12/14
Date of Passport Receipt: 10/12/14

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by vstar » Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:09 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 25/11/2014
Date application received by IPS: 27/11/2014
Date of return of documents: 5/12/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 03/12/2014 (dated 1/12/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 9/12/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 10/12/2014

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by faani » Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:10 pm

mrsbean wrote:UPDATE:

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalized Citizen) - First Adult Passport
Method of application: Postal (Royal Mail Special Delivery but didn't use Check & Send)
Date of application: 01-Dec-2014 (package got lost by RM, and was found 2 days later - got my postage money back)
Date of documents receipt by IPS: 04-Dec-2014 (RM Special delivery confirmation - delivered at 8:30 am)
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 05-Dec-2014 (received at 11 am from HM Passport)
Date of return of documents: 08-Dec-2014 (delivered by DX secure in my mailbox, no signature required)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06-Dec-2014 dated 05-Dec-2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 09-Dec-2014 (early morning at London Victoria)
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: 10-Dec-2014 (received at 10 am)
Date of Passport Receipt:TBC (expect to receive tomorrow 11-Dec-2014; but will confirm later)

Very impressed with the Passport Office; they have been incredibly efficient. Interview was straight forward, but a lot of detailed questions are asked - so be prepared.


Hello

Please can you advise me on the following

1 - do we need to send our current passport only or send all expired passports ????

If your answer is just current passport then I got one more question - if someone just renew his passport n that passport doesn't contain any entry n exit stamp in that case does he need to send his last expired passport got entry n exit stamp

2- do we need to give our grandparents details ( full name , DOB, placed of birth n marriage dare etc) ???


3- if someone got 2 addresses then do we need to give both on aplication

I would be very thankful to you if you could kindly reply as early as possible

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by mah » Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:52 pm

Hello

Please can you advise me on the following

1 - do we need to send our current passport only or send all expired passports ????
Just your current passport

If your answer is just current passport then I got one more question - if someone just renew his passport n that passport doesn't contain any entry n exit stamp in that case does he need to send his last expired passport got entry n exit stamp . No need for entry stamp- Just current not expired passport.

2- do we need to give our grandparents details ( full name , DOB, placed of birth n marriage dare etc) ???
No need for grand parents details


3- if someone got 2 addresses then do we need to give both on application . Why 2 addresses? Only your main residential address.

I would be very thankful to you if you could kindly reply as early as possible[/quote]

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by amino2005 » Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:19 pm

HI ALL
Can anyone help with this
I see you all guys writing application received by ips what does it stand for. And how can i check if they received my application. I sent it through PO check and send
Thank you in advance

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by mah » Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:24 pm

IPS stands for Identity & Passport Services.
They send you sms.
Sometimes no sms, and you receive a letter for interview.
Usually 1-3 days after sending application they receive it.

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by deepuhc » Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:46 am

Update
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - First Adult Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 03/12/2014
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 08/12/2014 (Received SMS)
Date of return of documents: 10/12/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 10/12/2014 (letter dated 05/12/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 11/12/2014 (at 8:45am)
Date of Passport printing sms receipt:
Date of Passport Receipt:

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by FOR_ILR » Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:24 pm

mah wrote:Hi FOR_ILR
Congratulations. It has been super fast.
Thanks Mah.. yes I'm surprised too... initially when started with Naturalization process, I was advised it might take in total 6 to 8 months.. but now in my case 22nd Sept to 10th Dec... all complete...

Home office and HM IPS seems to have added too many staffs to get things moving.

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