ESC

Click the "allow" button if you want to receive important news and updates from immigrationboards.com


Immigrationboards.com: Immigration, work visa and work permit discussion board

Welcome to immigrationboards.com!

Login Register Do not show

British Passport application processing timelines (only)

A section for posts relating to applications for Naturalisation or Registration as a British Citizen. Naturalisation

Moderators: Casa, push, JAJ, ca.funke, Amber, zimba, vinny, Obie, EUsmileWEallsmile, batleykhan, meself2, geriatrix, John, ChetanOjha, archigabe

rockstar205
Newly Registered
Posts: 7
Joined: Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:46 pm

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by rockstar205 » Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:59 pm

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (upgrade from ILR)
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 03/02/2014
Date application received by IPS: 04/02/2014
Date of SMS : 06/02/2014
Date of return of documents: 21/02/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 17/02/2014 ( Dated:14/02/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 20/02/2014 (Durham)
Date of Passport Receipt: 24/02/2014

If you see it only took 3 weeks and whole experience was much better than UKBA application. Goodluck all!

apple02
Member
Posts: 101
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:34 am

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by apple02 » Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:37 pm

rockstar205 wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (upgrade from ILR)
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 03/02/2014
Date application received by IPS: 04/02/2014
Date of SMS : 06/02/2014
Date of return of documents: 21/02/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 17/02/2014 ( Dated:14/02/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 20/02/2014 (Durham)
Date of Passport Receipt: 24/02/2014

If you see it only took 3 weeks and whole experience was much better than UKBA application. Goodluck all!
what time did the courier delivered your passport? :D

jonjr023
Newbie
Posts: 49
Joined: Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:27 am

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by jonjr023 » Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:00 pm

apple02 wrote:
jonjr023 wrote:
jonjr023 wrote:Application Timeline 
Passport for: Adult 
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send 
Date of application: 28/01/2014
Date application received by IPS:03/02/2014 called #: 03002220000 on the Passport Application receipt for confirmation 
Date of SMS :04/02/2014 (SMS from HMPO)
Date of return of documents:14/02/2014 (Contained: Passport and British Certificate) 
Date of receipt of interview letter:13/02/2014 ( Dated:11/02/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment:21/02/2014  Done & Complete
Date of Passport Receipt: 25/02/2014

hey what time did the courier come to deliever your passport because mines is on my way and I just want to know the time so I can be in

WWWWWWWWWWWWooooooooooooWWWWW it finally here. am now offically British hahahhahha lol :lol: :lol:
Big thanks to everyone here that has contributed to these timelines it has really really helped alot and am truly grateful.
I wish others that are still waiting gods blessing, Oh men forgot to thank the almight god for making it happen.
Thanks Lord God!!!
Hi , I don't really know, because when I got home at 5pm and it was my house so I presume it was delivered by normal mail. There was no signing for it. Just count 3 days from the day of interview date and you receive it.

apple02
Member
Posts: 101
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:34 am

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by apple02 » Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:11 pm

omg there was me thinking you needed a signature because when i received my orginal documents i paid for secured delivery and i got my originals back with dx secure delivery with no signing. If thats the case. thank god. as long as its delivered :D

Thanks JOnjr023

sanso
Newly Registered
Posts: 6
Joined: Wed Feb 12, 2014 3:58 pm

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by sanso » Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:40 pm

I had my interview today and unfortunately unlike many of you who had friendly interview mine was very different. The interviewer told me that it will be a friendly talk with a dead serious face. And twice she told me if I don't get my passport or don't hear from them I should call the advice line.
I tried to answer all the questions but she asked me the first class I've attended when I start high school in UK and my teachers name and I told her I can't remember. ( it has been 9 years come on) She gave me a look. :cry: Now i am worried.. :|

jonjr023
Newbie
Posts: 49
Joined: Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:27 am

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by jonjr023 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:33 am

apple02 wrote:omg there was me thinking you needed a signature because when i received my orginal documents i paid for secured delivery and i got my originals back with dx secure delivery with no signing. If thats the case. thank god. as long as its delivered :D

Thanks JOnjr023
You are welcome and wish you the best its almost over. just relax if can, it was hard but just dont think about it

jonjr023
Newbie
Posts: 49
Joined: Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:27 am

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by jonjr023 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:39 am

sanso wrote:I had my interview today and unfortunately unlike many of you who had friendly interview mine was very different. The interviewer told me that it will be a friendly talk with a dead serious face. And twice she told me if I don't get my passport or don't hear from them I should call the advice line.
I tried to answer all the questions but she asked me the first class I've attended when I start high school in UK and my teachers name and I told her I can't remember. ( it has been 9 years come on) She gave me a look. :cry: Now i am worried.. :|
Hey Sanso,
do not think about it I couldnt remember a few questions as well. Mind you its all personal question they do not have answer to as well so you could tell anything and they wouldnt know also. I forgot a few questions myself. lastly they told me after they finish their check I will be hearing from them in ten days and if not call them on the number on my letter. then I got my Passport 3 days later. :lol: so relax and you get yours from 3/4 days after your interviews.

apple02
Member
Posts: 101
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:34 am

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by apple02 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:53 am

sanso wrote:I had my interview today and unfortunately unlike many of you who had friendly interview mine was very different. The interviewer told me that it will be a friendly talk with a dead serious face. And twice she told me if I don't get my passport or don't hear from them I should call the advice line.
I tried to answer all the questions but she asked me the first class I've attended when I start high school in UK and my teachers name and I told her I can't remember. ( it has been 9 years come on) She gave me a look. :cry: Now i am worried.. :|
Hey, I say you should relax too as well, I was asked what is the name of the primary school I went and I almost forgot. To me, if you went there and got about 8--90 per cent questions about you wrong then I would be worried because remember these questions are about you and just to protect your identity so I would not be worried over that mistake at all. Also if you want a peace of mind, I phoned the IPS yesterday and asked them for a progress of my application and believe me when I say this, normally when you've passed the interview, they print your passport on the same day and you receive it within 3-4 days. So try calling them today and ask them for a progress and see what they say

apple02
Member
Posts: 101
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:34 am

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by apple02 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:54 am

jonjr023 wrote:
apple02 wrote:omg there was me thinking you needed a signature because when i received my orginal documents i paid for secured delivery and i got my originals back with dx secure delivery with no signing. If thats the case. thank god. as long as its delivered :D

Thanks JOnjr023
You are welcome and wish you the best its almost over. just relax if can, it was hard but just dont think about it
Oh thanks, am predicting mines should come on friday because I had the interview on monday and when I phoned yesterday the guy said my passport was printed on my interview day and is just awaiting the couriers to pick it up and deliver it. So thursday to friday max. Thanks

Monika_33
Newly Registered
Posts: 28
Joined: Tue Sep 03, 2013 1:41 pm

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by Monika_33 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:08 am

Date of Application: 28/01/2014 (Check & Send)
Date of Application Received by IPS: 03/02/2014 (SMS received)
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 20/02/14 but I called them on 18 Feb and arranged the interview on that date
Date of Return of Documents: 25/02/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 22/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 26/02/14 (Received at 10am) :D

Good luck to everyone who is waiting for their passport!
I must admit the passport helpline was not helpful at all. Last night I called them and was told that my passport has not been printed yet and this morning I got it.

apple02
Member
Posts: 101
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:34 am

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by apple02 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:49 am

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (London)

Date of Application: 03/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 05/02/2014
Date of SMS Received: 06/02/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 15/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 17/02/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 24/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 26/02/2014

I just got my passport just now @11:35am, the guy just pushed it through the letter box, didn't need to sign for it which am surprised. Thank the lord. Am shocked it came in 2 days because i was expecting 3-4 days after it was printed on Monday. Anyway, I thank God for his grace and mercy and I thank God for the substantial support from everyone in this forum and I wish you guys all the best in your journey to your British books and just remember to keep looking at each other's timelines for a peace of mind. x :D :P :D :o
Last edited by apple02 on Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.

adil2009
Member
Posts: 186
Joined: Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:22 pm

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by adil2009 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:15 pm

apple02 wrote:Method of Application: PO Check & Send (London)

Date of Application: 03/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 05/02/2014
Date of SMS Received: 06/02/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 15/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 17/02/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 24/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 26/02/2014

I just got my passport just now, the guy just pushed it through the letter box, didn't need to sign for it which am surprised. Thank the lord. Am shocked it came in 2 days because i was expecting 3-4 days after it was printed on Monday. Anyway, I thank God for his grace and mercy and I thank God for the substantial support from everyone in this forum and I wish you guys all the best in your journey to your British books and just remember to keep looking at each other's timelines for a peace of mind. x :D :P :D :o
Congrates dear , can you share your interview questions as well. thanks

lad2777
Member
Posts: 112
Joined: Mon Jan 28, 2013 2:49 pm
Location: LONDON

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by lad2777 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:21 pm

Date of Application: 26/02/2014 (Check & Send)
Date of Application Received by IPS:
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter:
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Passport Interview Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

apple02
Member
Posts: 101
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:34 am

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by apple02 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:53 pm

adil2009 wrote:
apple02 wrote:Method of Application: PO Check & Send (London)

Date of Application: 03/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 05/02/2014
Date of SMS Received: 06/02/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 15/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 17/02/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 24/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 26/02/2014

I just got my passport just now, the guy just pushed it through the letter box, didn't need to sign for it which am surprised. Thank the lord. Am shocked it came in 2 days because i was expecting 3-4 days after it was printed on Monday. Anyway, I thank God for his grace and mercy and I thank God for the substantial support from everyone in this forum and I wish you guys all the best in your journey to your British books and just remember to keep looking at each other's timelines for a peace of mind. x :D :P :D :o
Congrates dear , can you share your interview questions as well. thanks

I got asked name and to spell all of my names.
where I lived
how long it took to get to the passport place
how i travelled to work and what bus
which department i worked in
how many back accounts I had
Do i have any student loans or general loans
How many sisters i had
name of all the schools i went to
my previous home address
do i own my home or is it rented
where my parents were born and both date of birth and plus all their names
when did I entered the UK and what date?
why I applied for british citizenship
How did I settle the KOLL for citizenship

Mines weren't as detailed as the person next to me when they asked her about her lounge and where things are situated in her house lol :lol:

You will be fine, they only ask stuff only you alone would know about

InUkOnHsmp
Senior Member
Posts: 740
Joined: Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:36 pm

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by InUkOnHsmp » Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:24 pm

Application Timeline
Passport for: 2 Adults (wife changed name to married name using deed poll, attached with her application)
Method of Application: Self (Sent to passport office via RM SD)
Date of sending application: 25/02/2014
Date Application Received by IPS: 26/02/2014
Date SMS Received: Waiting
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: Waiting
Date of Return of Documents: Waiting
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: Waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting
Challenges make life worth it!

viper123
Newly Registered
Posts: 10
Joined: Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:31 pm
Location: london
Contact:

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by viper123 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:44 pm

Date of Application: 29/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 04/02/14 (sms)
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 12/02/2014 (received 14/02/14)
Date of Return of Documents: 14/02/2014(received 16/02/2014)
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 24/02/14
Date of Passport Receipt: 26/02/14

i can breath and eat now and stop worrying about why they taking so long ? why has he/she got first than me ? what shall i do now? woooow. :D :) :lol: :D :D :D

TTOE
Senior Member
Posts: 501
Joined: Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:09 pm

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by TTOE » Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:57 pm

Apologies all, this isn't a timeline but a shout for tips & hint.
TTOE wrote:Passport Countersignatory

Just wondering if it is acceptable to fill in Section 10 and write behind the P/photo on behalf of your countersignatory due to bad hand writing and just get him or her to sign and date the form and the back of the photo only.

Just signature & date by the countersignatory is this acceptable?

Many thanks.

Monika_33
Newly Registered
Posts: 28
Joined: Tue Sep 03, 2013 1:41 pm

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by Monika_33 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:14 pm

Yes, it is acceptable.
I did complete all the details re my countersigntory and he only signed the form.
Good luck! :D

viper123
Newly Registered
Posts: 10
Joined: Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:31 pm
Location: london
Contact:

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by viper123 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:21 pm

Date of Application: 29/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 04/02/14 (sms)
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 12/02/2014 (received 14/02/14)
Date of Return of Documents: 14/02/2014(received 16/02/2014)
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 24/02/14
Date of Passport Receipt: 26/02/14

finally i can breath and eat now and stop worrying about why they taking so long ? why and how he/she got it first? what shall i do now? woooow. :D :) :lol: :D :D :D

TTOE
Senior Member
Posts: 501
Joined: Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:09 pm

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by TTOE » Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:21 pm

InUkOnHsmp wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: 2 Adults (wife changed name to married name using deed poll, attached with her application)
Method of Application: Self (Sent to passport office via RM SD)
Date of sending application: 25/02/2014
Date Application Received by IPS: 26/02/2014
Date SMS Received: Waiting
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: Waiting
Date of Return of Documents: Waiting
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: Waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting
Did you include return self addressed envelop for your docs?

TTOE
Senior Member
Posts: 501
Joined: Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:09 pm

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by TTOE » Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:22 pm

Monika_33 wrote:Yes, it is acceptable.
I did complete all the details re my countersigntory and he only signed the form.
Good luck! :D

Thanks Monika_33, loving your red little book? :lol:

changamire
Newly Registered
Posts: 10
Joined: Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:25 pm

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by changamire » Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:28 pm

2nd UPDATE

Recieved invitation letters for interviews today and booked interviews for this Saturday morning! Booked in Portsmouth!
Nervousness has crept in now and don't think I will sleep till it's over! I HATE INTERVIEWS

meemyself&I
Junior Member
Posts: 92
Joined: Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:55 pm

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by meemyself&I » Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:47 pm

Eligibility: 10 years Long Residence & 1 year ILR
Application sent: SELF(did not use Post Office check and send)
Date application posted: 4 February 2014
Received by UKPS: 5 February 2014
SMS: none received from them, only knew that it arrived safely when money was deducted from bank account
Interview booking letter: received on 18 February 2014 (dated 15 February 2014)
Documents received: 19 February 2014
Interview date: booked for 22.2.14
Passport received: 26.2.14

Thank you everyone and good luck to those waiting.
God's divine child

InUkOnHsmp
Senior Member
Posts: 740
Joined: Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:36 pm

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by InUkOnHsmp » Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:31 pm

TTOE, special delivery? Theres an option in the form to pay extra for secure delivery of supporting docs. I went for that option.

Did not know you can also send SA-SDEs, can you?
Challenges make life worth it!

HSMPLOCHA
Junior Member
Posts: 69
Joined: Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:59 pm

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by HSMPLOCHA » Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:08 pm

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (Aylesbury) completely useless btw.. Very annoyed
Date of Application: 13/02/2014 - 2A +1C
Date of Application Received by IPS: 15/02/2014-called them passport office and they confirmed
Date of SMS Received: did not get one
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 26/02/2014- dispatched today. HMPo revealed information as I had an emergency and I wanted my supporting documents back. Probably get them on Friday 28th.
Date of Return of Documents: 26/02/2014 -collected personally from HMPO otherwise they would send by ordinary post bcos post office did not do their job properly. Just in the nick of time.
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: TBA
Date of Passport Receipt: TBA

Can someone tell me if there is a certain timeline within which I have to arrange for the interview? If so, what is it?

Post Reply
cron