British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[bayraktar]

Application Type: New (Naturalised)
Method of application: Check and send post office
Date of application: 05/12/2015
Date of documents posted: 05/12/2015
Date of interview letter:
Date of interview booked:
Date of interview:
Date of return of documents:
Date of SMS received:
Date of passport receipt:

[March_LR14]

Finally my long immigration journey has to come to an end.

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: 28/11/2015
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: 07/12/2015
Date of passport receipt:09/12/2015

My best wishes to all the people who are waiting and thinking of applying.

[vignezh]

application Type: New (naturalised) adult
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 28/11/2015
Application Received:30/11/2015
Date of interview letter: 9/12/2015
Date of interview booked: 9/12/2015
Date of interview:16/12/15
Date of return of documents: 1/12/15
SMS received :
Date of Passport received:

are you sure you got your docs returned 2 days after your submission?

[ohara]

Do someone needs to be at home to receive passport?

Special delivery has to be signed for, otherwise it is returned to your local post office mail centre. If this happens you will have to go there with some ID to collect it, and you should bear in mind that they only hold it for a couple of weeks before returning to sender. Special delivery is guaranteed by 1pm next day, so you should have a good idea of when it is going to arrive.

[Simi UK]

application Type: New (naturalised) adult
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 28/11/2015
Application Received:30/11/2015
Date of interview letter: 9/12/2015
Date of interview booked: 9/12/2015
Date of interview:16/12/15
Date of return of documents: 1/12/15
SMS received :
Date of Passport received:

[Shaz_143]

Application Type: New (Naturalised) Adult
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 19/11/2015
Application Received:20/11/2015
Date of interview letter: 25/11/2015
Date of interview booked: 26/11/2015
Date of interview: 04/12/2015
Date of return of documents: 28/12/2015
SMS received : 07/12/2015
Date of passport receipt: 08/12/2015

ALL THOSE WHO HAVE APPLIED OR WILL APPLIED SOON... BEST WISHES FOR YOU

[padhme]

what is this email about the passport office, i havent received any email what so ever ??

Have you booked your passport interview? They usually send an email confirmation after you have called to book an appointment. If you've booked one and haven't received an email, maybe you should call them again and ask for one.

[a.zaheer]

Application Type: New (naturalised) adult
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 25/11/2015
Application Received:26/11/2015
Date of interview letter: 02/12/2015
Date of interview booked: 02/12/2015
Date of interview: 05/12/2015
Date of return of documents: 04/12/2015
SMS received : 07/12/2015
Date of passport receipt: 08/12/2015

[valw]

Application Timeline

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 30/12/2015
Date application received by IPS:
Location of IPS Office involved:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[bayraktar]

what is this email about the passport office, i havent received any email what so ever ??

[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: 07/12/2015
Date of passport receipt:

Do someone needs to be at home to receive passport?

[padhme]

Yes. it would be the same photograph

Thank you!

[upp30]

Application Type: New (naturalised) adult
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 18/11/2015
Application Received:19/11/2015
Date of interview letter: 04/12/2015
Date of interview booked: 02/12/2015
Date of interview: 03/12/15 portsmouth
Date of return of documents: 02/12/15
SMS received : 04/12/15
Date of passport receipt: 05/12/15
By passport advice line said u can book interview without letter becuz system show ur application forward to API Team(applicant personal interview),but i booked my interview too so far due to busy .
Great Thanks all applicants.

[chowkal]

Yes. it would be the same photograph

[padhme]

Hi everyone, if someone could answer my question I would truly appreciate it. For those who applied and paid the extra £3 fee for the passport to be sent by secure delivery, how long did it take between the date of interview and the date of receipt of the passport?

Thank you so much!!

You pay extra £3 for the secure delivery of your documents not for the new passport. The new passport is delivered by sucre delivery in all the cases. Most of the people get their new passports in two to three days after the interview.

Thanks very much for a very helpful and prompt answer!

One last question: the passport photo will be the same one that you provided with the application and countersigned, right?

[ChOudhry1]

Hi everyone, if someone could answer my question I would truly appreciate it. For those who applied and paid the extra £3 fee for the passport to be sent by secure delivery, how long did it take between the date of interview and the date of receipt of the passport?

Thank you so much!!

You pay extra £3 for the secure delivery of your documents not for the new passport. The new passport is delivered by sucre delivery in all the cases. Most of the people get their new passports in two to three days after the interview.

[padhme]

Hi everyone, if someone could answer my question I would truly appreciate it. For those who applied and paid the extra £3 fee for the passport to be sent by secure delivery, how long did it take between the date of interview and the date of receipt of the passport?

Thank you so much!!

[Anna_s_Anna]

Hi everyone! Here is my timeline.

I done my application online and posted with super secure £7 delivery method.
I was just wondering why is it going to Belfast? It it only me?:)
I live in London, my husband applied for his passport 2 years ago and his application was processed somewhere in London (his interview was in Croydon). So for him it was all super quick.
I just pray to get my uk passport before xmas!

Application Type: New (naturalised) adult
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 28/11/2015 (London, via Post Office)
Application Received:01/12/2015 (Passport office Belfast)
Date of interview letter:
Date of interview booked:
Date of interview:
Date of return of documents: 04/12/2015
SMS received :
Date of passport receipt:

[chowkal]

@Anna
All postal ( Check and send) passport applications go to various locations depending upon ur postcode.
So no surprise, as that is what post office are supposed to do, may be instructions from HMPO
Good luck

[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 : 02/12/2015
Date of passport receipt: 03/12/2015

Finally its all over now... no more paying hefty fees to the government... good luck everybody..
and thank you ever so much for ur helpful input.

[vallae14]

Application Type: New (naturalised) adult
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 02/12/2015
Application Received:03/12/2015
Date of interview letter:
Date of interview booked:
Date of interview:
Date of return of documents:
SMS received :
Date of Passport received:

[rakib]

Hello

What are the 4 boxes on on section 4 of the passport application form? Do I need to cross those or leave it empty ?
Thanks

[Anna_s_Anna]

Hi everyone! Here is my timeline.

I done my application online and posted with super secure £7 delivery method.
I was just wondering why is it going to Belfast? It it only me?:)
I live in London, my husband applied for his passport 2 years ago and his application was processed somewhere in London (his interview was in Croydon). So for him it was all super quick.
I just pray to get my uk passport before xmas!

Application Type: New (naturalised) adult
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 28/11/2015 (London, via Post Office)
Application Received:01/12/2015 (Passport office Belfast)
Date of interview letter:
Date of interview booked:
Date of interview:
Date of return of documents:
SMS received :
Date of passport receipt:

[Sandytong85]

Hi all

I would be grateful if you can help. I applied via check and send on 25.11.15 how do you guys know the '' application received' date ?

I'm a bit concern as I'm going away on 31.12.15!! Plus I was silly and told the post office lady about the plan and at least she refused to send for me saying it will take 6 weeks for passport application!!! At the end it got sorted after argument but I always worry that this might affect the application !

I want to ring the helpline and try book the interview but worried that it's too early to do so!

Thanks

I just rang the helpline and confirmed that they have received my application on 26.11.15 and the interview letter was sent on 27.11.15 which I haven't received yet! The lady on the phone was very helpful and nice! And now I booked the interview next Wednesday 9.12.15 Cus I need to work and no appointment available for coming Saturday! But I'm grateful! Thanks all for advice

By the way just received my original documents back today! That was impressive

[HenryForth]

Hi all
I am living abroad and would need a UK passport.
Does anyone experienced applying for an adult first time passport from abroad ?
how long it does take?
Is there a fast track service?
Would you advise to apply from the UK instead?
Thank you very much for your help.