I'm in the middle of applying for a passport from the UK. My "reward" for reaching the 72nd working day turnaround date? A request for more information......... Unable to be parted from my UK passport or driving licence for such a long time I had my witness certify a copy of my licence. I know with ...

My passport application arrived in Cork on Valentine's Day and the estimate was 23rd March, when that date passed (the date bar having miraculously moved backwards in time) I looked at the page which gives all the estimates for various scenarios. During Feb & March I hadn't actually noticed this pag...

With regards to passport applications, the other indicator that something has happened (in addition to the estimated date tracker) is the taking of the payment via a credit or debit card. Mine was debited a couple of weeks after they received the application. I assume that as it was the first box of...

I've been lurking for a while and thanks to all posters who've made the waiting more bearable. My basic timeline (via London) for an application based on a Belfast born grandfather (1885) is as follows: Application received (email) 18th July 2018 Added unknowingly to FBR 14th November Paperwork and ...