How long does it take to get the first time passport application?

[nisi]

Should I expect to be another 3 to 4 weeks for an outcome to be confirmed?

When I had to submit a second form of photo ID when applying after naturalisation (despite the form claiming I only needed one) then my application went back to to the start of the queue and I had to wait another 4+ weeks

[Surreyfolk]

Thanks nisi for sharing. I have just looked at the tracker following arrival of the new form at Balbriggan. It is showing 1 July, so hopefully only another 3 weeks for an update, which ideally will be a positive one!

[menelaus]

Many thanks!

[Surreyfolk]

Pleased to say it has switched to printing, one day before the 3 weeks was up. Will post a full timeline, once I have it all in hand (passport and card)!

[Surreyfolk]

Passbook and card arrived today!

- Online form completion 12/4/25
- Submission posting date 24/4/25
- DFA Document Receipt date 30/4/25
- First Estimated approval date 29/5/25
- Witness form rejected 27/5/25
- Resubmission form 27/5/25
- Witness form redone at London Irish Centre 6/6/25
- Witness form reposted 6/6/25
- Documents processing 10/6/25
- Estimated completion date 1/7/25
- DFA Printing date 30/6/25
- DFA despatch date passport book 1/7/25
- DFA despatch date passport card 1/7/25
- Receipt of passport 4/7/25
- Receipt of pass card 4/7/25

I would suggest to all in the UK if have you have a local Irish Centre, seek their help. I think it would avoid documentation and witness mishaps. The London Irish Centre were very helpful to me on the resubmitting of the witness form, signed by them.