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by Tra2003
Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1929634

I just wonder what they would be doing for a couple of weeks just to print a passport, do they need to carry out more checks after the interview? :? What checks? Those have all been done before you got your interview letter. 2-3 days ( not counting weekends and holidays ) maximum unless you live so...
by Tra2003
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1929634

Passport is queued for printing when the IPS interviewer clicks on verified ( I was told this at the end of my interview ). 2 or 3 days later, your passport is unceremoniously drooped through your front door mail slot, other secure mail delivery. Failing that, your postman ( alternatively, it may b...
by Tra2003
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1929634

Had my interview today, at the reception before signing me in, the guy there told me that i wont get my passport today (not that i was expecting to walk out with it straight from the interview :-), that it takes a "couple of weeks" :shock: Looking at the passport timelimes, others have received thei...
by Tra2003
Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1929634

Hi guys, Can anybody please let me know the process of applying British passport for the first time. I have just been granted British citizenship and i need to get British passport asap as i will be flying to other country for my new job. I have read that i can go for check & send but i tried to fi...
by Tra2003
Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Documents to take to British passport interview
Replies: 2
Views: 2048

Re: Documents to take to British passport interview

vinitmanu wrote:
Tra2003 wrote:Doe anyone know what documents to take with to the adult passport interview. I was thinking one just needs only the interview letter. Is there other documents one needs to carry with them, for example passport etc??
Thanks
No, just the interview letter.

Thanks vinitmanu :)
by Tra2003
Wed Feb 13, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Documents to take to British passport interview
Replies: 2
Views: 2048

Documents to take to British passport interview

Doe anyone know what documents to take with to the adult passport interview. I was thinking one just needs only the interview letter. Is there other documents one needs to carry with them, for example passport etc??
Thanks
by Tra2003
Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:53 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1929634

Passport for: Adult Application Type: First passport application after Naturalisation Method of application: Check & Send Date of application:02/02/2013 Date application received by IPS: 06/02/2013 (called to confirm this) Date of return of documents: Waiting Date of receipt of interview letter: 12/...
by Tra2003
Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1929634

vinitmanu wrote:
Tra2003 wrote:Thanks vinitmanu, if it takes between 7-10 working days then calling them Monday will be too soon. I will wait till towards the end of the week then. Thanks
Good Luck Tra2003 & keep us posted.
Thanks will do.
by Tra2003
Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1929634

Does anyone know when IPS sends back documents used for passport application. I am also thinking of giving them a call tmr Monday to ask them of my application updates. Is this too soon to make an enquiry considering that i only applied on the 2nd of Febuary? Thanks anyone In most cases 7-10 workin...
by Tra2003
Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1929634

Does anyone know when IPS sends back documents used for passport application. I am also thinking of giving them a call tmr Monday to ask them of my application updates. Is this too soon to make an enquiry considering that i only applied on the 2nd of Febuary?

Thanks anyone
by Tra2003
Sat Feb 09, 2013 1:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Ceremony question
Replies: 2
Views: 499

Re: Ceremony question

Hello, I got two approval letters a couple of days ago - one from the UKBA and the other from the council whose NCS I had used. The UKBA letter says that I need to attend a ceremony within 3 weeks and the council says I need to attend a ceremony within 3 months. I'm out of the country for 6 weeks f...
by Tra2003
Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1929634

Passport for: Adult Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation Method of application: Check & Send (Special Delivery) Date of application: 31/01/2013 Date application received by IPS: Not Confirmed Date of fee deduction: 31/01/2013 Paid at the Post Office Date of return of do...
by Tra2003
Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:24 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1929634

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Application Timeline Passport for: Adult / Minor Application Type: New Method of application: Postal Date of application: 20/12/12 Date application received by IPS: 21/12/12 Date of return of documents:06/02/13 Date of receipt of interview letter:n/a Date of Passport Appointment:n/a Date of Passpor...
by Tra2003
Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:21 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1929634

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Application Timeline Passport for: Adult / Minor Application Type: New Method of application: Postal Date of application: 20/12/12 Date application received by IPS: 21/12/12 Date of return of documents:06/02/13 Date of receipt of interview letter:n/a Date of Passport Appointment:n/a Date of Passpor...
by Tra2003
Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport Check and Send
Replies: 19
Views: 2352

Re: Passport Check and Send

*Marriage certificate (if application is for 3yrs married to BC)?? For real, is this required. I haven't heard of this as one of the requirement :o It's news to me too. :( My wife's passport application is ready to go and we are not planning to send the marriage certificate again! Well, when I spok...
by Tra2003
Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport Check and Send
Replies: 19
Views: 2352

Re: Passport Check and Send

What are the documents required for a first time 'check and send' service. Is it mandatory to send original passport with the application. What you need: * Passport appropriate photos (2 identical) * Any current passports from other countries *Any expired passports from other countries which haven'...
by Tra2003
Wed Feb 06, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Grandparents details!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 14243

Re: Grandparents details!!!

I have just recently applied for first adult passport after naturalization. I applied through check and send at my local post office, the guy there insisted that i give my grand parents details which i said i had no idea about. He insisted i write it on a piece of paper. He supplied the piece of pa...
by Tra2003
Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:37 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Grandparents details!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 14243

Grandparents details!!!

I have just recently applied for first adult passport after naturalization. I applied through check and send at my local post office, the guy there insisted that i give my grand parents details which i said i had no idea about. He insisted i write it on a piece of paper. He supplied the piece of pap...
by Tra2003
Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Need advice on applying first time adult british passport
Replies: 3
Views: 716

Thanks for the info vinitmanu! I want to confirm this as I used my cancelled passport( Take note it was valid when I entered uk) when I enter UK. The only reson I renew it is because to change it with my married name.It's quite confusing if I need to send it with the current one. I do not want anyt...
by Tra2003
Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Place of issue on passport application
Replies: 3
Views: 1377

Re: Place of issue on passport application

I am in a bit of a delimma on what to fill in the space of place of issue of naturalisation certificate. I had my certificate issued to me at the ceremony in Glasgow, i have filled in Glasgow but i just read somewhere in this forum that it should be "Home Office London". For those who have applied ...
by Tra2003
Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Place of issue on passport application
Replies: 3
Views: 1377

Place of issue on passport application

I am in a bit of a delimma on what to fill in the space of place of issue of naturalisation certificate. I had my certificate issued to me at the ceremony in Glasgow, i have filled in Glasgow but i just read somewhere in this forum that it should be "Home Office London". For those who have applied a...
by Tra2003
Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Filling Passport Application form
Replies: 1
Views: 661

Filling Passport Application form

Please i need some help with filling the form. Firstly, in section 4, Do i fill in my parents date of marriage? or the marriage date of my grandparents? (The note on the side confuses me as it reads "we will also need the full name, town, country, date of birth and date of marriage of *your grandpar...
by Tra2003
Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: First Passport application
Replies: 1
Views: 463

Re: First Passport application

Passport for: Adult Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation Method of application: Check & Send Date of application: 30/01/13 Date application received by IPS: TBA Date of fee deduction: 31/01/13 (Paid at the Post Office.) Date of return of documents: TBA Date of receipt o...
by Tra2003
Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport: Section 3 diff between Uncancelled and expired PP
Replies: 4
Views: 7834

Re: Passport: Section 3 diff between Uncancelled and expired

Hi - I really didn't understand difference between uncancelled and expired passport. As per passport guidelines, I have to send Uncancelled passports (which doesn't have corner cover cut off). Also it says I have to send expired passports. In my case I have renewed my Indian passport couple of yrs ...
by Tra2003
Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:43 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4451101

Eligibility : 5+ years EU citizen Method of Application : NCS (Liverpool) bad advice given (£65 refunded), Send by myself 13/12/2012 Date of Application: 13/12/12 Date of receipt by UKBA : 14/12/12 Date of Debit of fee : 28/12/12 Date of receipt of Acknowledgement : 03/01/13 dated 28/12/12 Date of ...
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