British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[Ali_Raza_2244]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 11/11/2015
Application Received:12/11/2015
Date of interview letter: 17/11/2015
Date of interview booked: 18/11/2015
Date of interview: 20/11/2015 in Luton
Date of return of documents: 17/11/2015
SMS received : 23/11/2015
Date of passport receipt: 24/11/2015

[lucy_2011]

I called the interview booking line today without receiving the letter and gave them the barcode number on the post office receipt.
Got the email confirmation for interview. Will print it and take along in case interview letter doesn't arrives.
My interview is on 5th December (Saturday) in Birmingham.

[amaebu]

This forum has been extremely useful for me (as you will see in my story) so I wanted to "give back" by sharing my experience as well.
I submitted the online application on 8 Nov.
I posted all the documentation on 11 Nov.
The online tracking system said my documents arrived on 13 Nov.
After waiting more than a week for any update, I called the service today (24 Nov).
As expected, initially the person just said I would have to wait - for up to 6 weeks.
But after reading all the comments on this forum, I stayed calm and said I was surprised my supporting documents hadn't been returned yet, and I didn't know if the money I paid online included postage for returning these (and which also wasn't mentioned on the PDF).
So he went into my application, looked at it and said that my invitation letter had been sent on 17 Nov, as had my supporting documents!
I said I hadn't received either. So he said just call the number and book your appointment.
And he also gave me the DX tracking number for my supporting documents. I then used that to rebook the delivery on the DX website for 26 Nov (and this time to my work address) - according to the website they had tried to deliver it on 21 Nov but there was no one at home.
I don't think this story will need a further update as it should be pretty straightforward now – hope it is of some help.
Best wishes to all.

[chowkal]

@cookiemaster
yes online is hassle free and it doesn't challenge your judgement, like post office
Aslo one page to print out.
Good luck

[Bc4indian]

We have applied online on 5th November and recieved SMS on Monday 23rd but still the passport has not delivered.

Looking at the timeline people got the sms and the passport slivered the next day don't know what happend in our case

[FayEng]

Hi

I am a bit lost here. I understood that first adult passport cannot be applied online??

Then how come I see few have said you applied??

Can somebody please answer this question?/

Fay

[amaebu]

Hi

I am a bit lost here. I understood that first adult passport cannot be applied online??

Then how come I see few have said you applied??

Can somebody please answer this question?/

Fay

Fay, yes you can - click on this link:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-adult-pa ... a-passport

[Bc4indian]

Just checked the post and found the passports

So the timeline

Passport for: 2 Adults
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 05/11/2015
Application Received:10/11/2015
Date of interview letter: 19/11/2015
Date of interview booked: 19/11/2015
Date of interview: 21/11/2015 Reading
Date of return of documents: 17/11/2015
SMS received : 23/11/2015
Date of passport receipt: 25/11/2015

Thanks to all members

[Mind_The_Gap]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 11/11/2015
Application Received:12/11/2015
Date of interview letter: 17/11/2015
Date of interview booked: 18/11/2015
Date of interview: 20/11/2015 in Luton
Date of return of documents: 17/11/2015
SMS received : 23/11/2015
Date of passport receipt: 24/11/2015

Hi Ali,

Thank you for sharing your timeline.

Quick question - did you call them to book the interview?

[chowkal]

Guys,
I finally recevied my supporting documents yesterday ( Passport and Naturalisation)

With that, my long journey has now to come to a logical end.

My sincere thanks to each one in this form, especially the admins for this wonderful forum, to show "united we stand, divided we fall"

This forum shows to prove if all can be united we can support each other.

I will continue to login as it has become a habit and very tough to stop

Lets stay all united, and support each other

[coolguy20k15]

Hello All,

Here is my timeline for British passport for my 1 year old baby.

Passport for: 1 yr old baby
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send, Manchester
Date of application: 20/11/2015 (Friday)
Application Received: 23/11/2015 (Monday), Liverpool office
Date of return of documents: Waiting
SMS received : 25/11/2015
Date of passport receipt: 25/11/2015 (Wednesday)

So passport office issued and delivered the passport within 2 days of receiving application. Impressive !

Thanks.

[coolguy20k15]

Hello All,

Here is my timeline for British passport for my 1 year old baby.

Passport for: 1 yr old baby
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send, Manchester
Date of application: 20/11/2015 (Friday)
Application Received: 23/11/2015 (Monday), Liverpool office
Date of return of documents: Waiting
SMS received : 25/11/2015
Date of passport receipt: 25/11/2015 (Wednesday)

So passport office issued and delivered the passport within 2 days of receiving application. Impressive !

Thanks.

Just to add, I got the documents today.

Cheers

[spidyuk]

Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application:ONLINE
Date of application: 10/11/2015
Application Received:11/11/2015
Date of interview letter: 21/11/2015
Date of interview booked: 21/11/2015
Date of interview: 23/11/2015 in Manchester
Date of return of documents: 19/11/2015
SMS received : 24/11/2015
Date of passport receipt: 26/11/2015

the journey finally comes to end today:)

[March_LR14]

Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check and send post office
Date of application: 20/11/2015
Date of documents posted: 20/11/2015
Date of interview letter: not received yet
Date of interview booked: 26/11/2015
Date of interview: 05/12/2015
Date of return of documents: 26/11/2015
Date of SMS received:
Date of passport receipt:

[mona12]

Passport for: 2 Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 19/11/2015
Date application received by IPS: 20/11/2015
Location of IPS Office involved: Peterborough
Date of return of documents: 26/11/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[mona12]

Is there any dress code for the interview? Are we supposed to be dressed up formally?

[CR001]

Is there any dress code for the interview? Are we supposed to be dressed up formally?

There is no dress code, you can wear what you wish to wear.

[lucy_2011]

Application Type: New (naturalised) adult
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 18/11/2015
Application Received:19/11/2015
Date of interview letter: 27/11/2015
Date of interview booked: 26/11/2015
Date of interview: 28/11/2015 in Warwick
Date of return of documents: 27/11/2015
SMS received :
Date of passport receipt:

I didn't receive the interview letter until today. However, I called the booking line on Monday after reading posts here and just gave them the barcode number on post office receipt. They first booked my interview for 5th December in Birmingham. Though the staff told me to try my luck for Warwick by calling every now and then as its a Live System. I tried my luck 3 times and finally last night, the guy checked and luckily he found a slot for Warwick which is just 20 mins away from my home.

Bear in mind that Saturday slots are very difficult to get however please do keep trying your luck and you might get it! Good luck to all. ...

Lets hope things go smooth for tomorrow.

[JS69]

Hi,

when you get your supporting documents back do you also get signed picture back, or is it just me??


Application Type: New (naturalised) adult
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 18/11/2015
Application Received:20/11/2015
Date of interview letter:
Date of interview booked:
Date of interview:
Date of return of documents: 28/11/2015
SMS received :
Date of passport receipt:

reading posts here I also called to book the interview without the letter but was told to wait for the letter.

[rsa707]

We (me and my spouse) have submitted passport application by check and send method. One of us have received documents and interview letter in a week but for other when called to helpline it was mentioned still under examination process. It is over two weeks now. Have anyone else had similar experience. Couple of my friends and their family's applications were dealt together.
Looking for suggestions and reply.

[lucy_2011]

Hi,

when you get your supporting documents back do you also get signed picture back, or is it just me??


Application Type: New (naturalised) adult
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 18/11/2015
Application Received:20/11/2015
Date of interview letter:
Date of interview booked:
Date of interview:
Date of return of documents: 28/11/2015
SMS received :
Date of passport receipt:

reading posts here I also called to book the interview without the letter but was told to wait for the letter.

No i didn't receive any photographs back...

also when i called the booking line, they asked me whether i received the letter or not and i said yes when i had actually not received any letter.

[docitduo]

Application Type: First adult passport (naturalized citizen)
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 16/11/2015
Application Received: 17/11/2015
Interview letter received: 25/11/2015 (dated 19/11/2015)
Date interview booked: 25/11/2015
Date of interview: 26/11/2015 (Crawley; 80 miles away)
Date of return of documents: 26/11/2015
SMS received : 27/11/2015
Date of passport receipt: 30/11/2015

[M2013]

Really good and quickly! Great news! My congratulations.

Application Type: First adult passport (naturalized citizen)
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 16/11/2015
Application Received: 17/11/2015
Interview letter received: 25/11/2015 (dated 19/11/2015)
Date interview booked: 25/11/2015
Date of interview: 26/11/2015 (Crawley; 80 miles away)
Date of return of documents: 26/11/2015
SMS received : 27/11/2015
Date of passport receipt: 30/11/2015

[Rassel]

Last year was huge back lock on passport service,
And this year express service. Cool

[khan7861]

afternoon,

I hope every body is fine, I have a one question might be some one help me, when will you get the British passport. after what about" ILR biometric card". will you return it or keep it self with you.

if any body know please share your experience,

I really appreciate your help

thanks