British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[bekas07]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult Application
Type: New Naturalised
Method of application: Check and Send Service
Date of application: 20/03/2014
Date sms received : 24/03/2014
Date of return of documents: 10/04/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 08/04/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 11/04/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 14/04/2014

[kris79]

Does anyone know when do they contact the countersignatory? Is it after the passport interview or before it?

Thanks,

[collipu]

Nazmas / itsahmedawan did you receive your passports?

[Nazmas]

Nazmas / itsahmedawan did you receive your passports?

Not now called passport helpline they said they can't find any progress they send email to Durham office .i called DX as well they don't have any delivery for me

[Nazmas]

Nazmas / itsahmedawan did you receive your passports?

Not now called passport helpline they said they can't find any progress they send email to Durham office .i called DX as well they don't have any delivery for me

And what about you?

[collipu]

Nazmas / itsahmedawan did you receive your passports?

Not now called passport helpline they said they can't find any progress they send email to Durham office .i called DX as well they don't have any delivery for me

And what about you?

Interesting. Since you haven't received it, as mine was two days after, I guess I will have to wait.

[itsahmedawan]

Nazmas / itsahmedawan did you receive your passports?

hi collipu
my interview was yesterday at victoria office so i m expecting tomrow (tuesday) r dayafter (wednesdsy).

[man4uni]

Hello Everyone!

Any idea how long usually it takes to receive a sms/text ? BTW I've used Check and Send service.

Thanks

[758_SLUDeM]

Timeline:
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 14/03/2014
Date application received by IPS: SMS Rec'd today, 21/03/2014
Date of return of documents: Awaiting
Date of receipt of interview letter:UPDATE 01/04/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: Today London Victoria 12/04/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 14/04/2014-Thank you Lord! I can't believe I'm holding My BRITISH PASSPORT!:)
Attended interview today! Nothing to be worried about, Interviewer was very Friendly, chatty and asked the same questions as made mention by members of the board.Thanks to all for your wonderful advice and support! Good luck to those awaiting my journey has finally come to an end. Will update receipt of passport. Thanks to all once again!:)

[t0mmy]

My interview was on the 10th as well. And haven't received any passport yet. It seems thy may hv messed up the interviews on that day.. I hope not

[itsahmedawan]

Hello Everyone!

Any idea how long usually it takes to receive a sms/text ? BTW I've used Check and Send service.

Thanks

it depends on ur luck coz some gets text and some not so do not b worry about this.

[itsahmedawan]

My interview was on the 10th as well. And haven't received any passport yet. It seems thy may hv messed up the interviews on that day.. I hope not

hi tommy
i have seen here some one had an interview on 12/4/14 and he received his paasport today so i do not kno wats wrong with ur case but u should have received ur passoort on 12/4/14 coz 99% ppl received their passport day after their interview.
i had my 1 on 13(sunday) and i m expecting on tuesday.
any way all the best.

[collipu]

My interview was on the 10th as well. And haven't received any passport yet. It seems thy may hv messed up the interviews on that day.. I hope not

It depends on which interview office? Where was yours?

[jessnst]

Am getting worried as I haven't heard back re my application. Have called several times to enquire about it, and all they can tell me is that the application is with the examiners. A gentleman told me that if I haven't heard back, then all is in order and it should be with me in 6 weeks. I need to travel 1 May, and really need my passport back before then. 6 weeks will be up 23 April and would be great if I get back my supporting documents by then, but worried if I don't. Especially as I have not received any communications including need for an interview. Another shout out to anyone who has applied first time from abroad and can share their experience please?

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Courier (Overseas)
Date of application: 6 March 2014
Date application received by IPS: 12 March 2014 (although courier indicated receipt and signed on 10 March 2014)
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: Waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: Waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting

Update: called on 3 April to enquire, as am planning local travel and wanted to plan around my interview dates. I was told that they can only tell that it is with the examiners in Liverpool office, and not sure how long it would take. I need my original passport back before 1 May.

Has anyone else applied for first passport whilst abroad? How long did it take you to get the first interview and subsequently to get the passport if you pass the interview?

[collipu]

Am getting worried as I haven't heard back re my application. Have called several times to enquire about it, and all they can tell me is that the application is with the examiners. A gentleman told me that if I haven't heard back, then all is in order and it should be with me in 6 weeks. I need to travel 1 May, and really need my passport back before then. 6 weeks will be up 23 April and would be great if I get back my supporting documents by then, but worried if I don't. Especially as I have not received any communications including need for an interview. Another shout out to anyone who has applied first time from abroad and can share their experience please?

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Courier (Overseas)
Date of application: 6 March 2014
Date application received by IPS: 12 March 2014 (although courier indicated receipt and signed on 10 March 2014)
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: Waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: Waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting


Update: called on 3 April to enquire, as am planning local travel and wanted to plan around my interview dates. I was told that they can only tell that it is with the examiners in Liverpool office, and not sure how long it would take. I need my original passport back before 1 May.

Has anyone else applied for first passport whilst abroad? How long did it take you to get the first interview and subsequently to get the passport if you pass the interview?

You can get your documents back next day by calling 08456015549. They will give you a fax number.

[collipu]

Nazmas / itsahmedawan did you receive your passports?

hi collipu
my interview was yesterday at victoria office so i m expecting tomrow (tuesday) r dayafter (wednesdsy).

Was your interview in the morning or afternoon?

[jessnst]

Thanks! I don't know if that number would work from overseas? They told me I had to write in. Was worried as it would take time for the letter to reach as I need to courier it, so would be at least 5 days. Does anyone have the fax number already?

Am getting worried as I haven't heard back re my application. Have called several times to enquire about it, and all they can tell me is that the application is with the examiners. A gentleman told me that if I haven't heard back, then all is in order and it should be with me in 6 weeks. I need to travel 1 May, and really need my passport back before then. 6 weeks will be up 23 April and would be great if I get back my supporting documents by then, but worried if I don't. Especially as I have not received any communications including need for an interview. Another shout out to anyone who has applied first time from abroad and can share their experience please?

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Courier (Overseas)
Date of application: 6 March 2014
Date application received by IPS: 12 March 2014 (although courier indicated receipt and signed on 10 March 2014)
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: Waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: Waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting


Update: called on 3 April to enquire, as am planning local travel and wanted to plan around my interview dates. I was told that they can only tell that it is with the examiners in Liverpool office, and not sure how long it would take. I need my original passport back before 1 May.

Has anyone else applied for first passport whilst abroad? How long did it take you to get the first interview and subsequently to get the passport if you pass the interview?

You can get your documents back next day by calling 08456015549. They will give you a fax number.

[dadageer]

Hello Everyone!

Any idea how long usually it takes to receive a sms/text ? BTW I've used Check and Send service.

Thanks

Hey, nice to see you in this thread
For check and send I have read mixed reviews where some did not receive a text at all and some after a week or so.
I made a self application through special delivery and I received text in 2 days while my balance dropped in 4 days.
It also depends which HMPO office has received your application. I sent mine to Peterborough.

[karaj]

final update
Method of Application: Direct recorded delivered
Date of Application: 24/03/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 25/03/14
Date of SMS Received: 26/03/14
Date of Fees deduction: 31/03/14
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 3/04/14
Date of Return of Documents: 8/04/14
Date of Interview booked: 11/04/14
Date of Passport Receipt:14/04/14

[collipu]

[quote="jessnst"]Thanks! I don't know if that number would work from overseas? They told me I had to write in. Was worried as it would take time for the letter to reach as I need to courier it, so would be at least 5 days. Does anyone have the fax number already?

01733888072

[man4uni]

Hello Everyone!

Any idea how long usually it takes to receive a sms/text ? BTW I've used Check and Send service.

Thanks

it depends on ur luck coz some gets text and some not so do not b worry about this.

Hey, nice to see you in this thread
For check and send I have read mixed reviews where some did not receive a text at all and some after a week or so.
I made a self application through special delivery and I received text in 2 days while my balance dropped in 4 days.
It also depends which HMPO office has received your application. I sent mine to Peterborough.

Thanks for your replies.. Yeah! Just received a text today from HMPO

[man4uni]

Update in RED

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalised)
Method of application: Check and Send Service
Date of application: 09/04/2014
Date application received by IPS: 11/04/2014
Date of SMS Received: 15/04/2014
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[itsahmedawan]

Nazmas / itsahmedawan did you receive your passports?

hi collipu
my interview was yesterday at victoria office so i m expecting tomrow (tuesday) r dayafter (wednesdsy).

Was your interview in the morning or afternoon?

afternoon at 12:15 and just spoke to DX and they told me that i ave pasport delivery for me and they gona deliver me from 8 to 6pm todat so wait is over.

[tchy]

Passport for: 2 Adult + 1 Child
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and send
Date application sent : 25/03/2014
Date of receipt of application by IPS : Not known
Date of deduction of fees : N/A
Date of receipt of SMS: 31/03/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter : 15/04/2014
Date of return of documents : Waiting
Date of interview appointment : 17/04/2014 (Leicester)
Date of receipt of passport : Waiting
Date of receipt of child passport: 15/04/2014

[missfof9]

Passport for: 1 Child (Father has ILR since 2011, Child was born in 2013 so automatically British)
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and send
Date application sent : 17/03/2014
Date of receipt of application by IPS : 19/03/2014
Date of deduction of fees : N/A
Date of receipt of SMS: 20/03/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter : N/A
Date of return of documents : Waiting
Date of interview appointment : N/A
Date of receipt of child passport: 14/04/2014