British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[amp8787]

Application Timeline

Passport for: Adult Through Naturalisation
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send d gotreferenc
Date of application: 03/11/2015
Date application received by IPS: 05/11/2015 ( Filled oline enquiry form on 04/11/2015 )
Location of IPS Office involved:Durham
Date of return of documents: 12/11/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter:14/11/2015 (Dated 10/11/2015)
Date of Passport Appointment:12/11/2015 ( called on 11/11/2015 and was able to book interview and got booking reference number by phone and email as well.)
Date of Passport Receipt: Expecting on 16/11/2015 ( Called today afternoon i.e 14/11/2015 and got tracking number for DX courier. It is saying delivery on 16/11/2015.
I want to share my experience first I called directly appointment line on Monday ie 09/11/2015 and was told to wait till I receive interview letter. I called advice line to know my application status then they said that my application was not assigned to an examiner. I called again on Wednesday ie 11/11/2015. This time I was told I can book appointment for interview. I got for next day 12/11/2015.

So all I want to say that it is better to give 3 or 4 working days sending the application to book an interview. When we book the interview they give one reference number which we need to mention at the reception. So no need to wait till we get interview letter.

I take this opportunity to thank whole heartedly all fellow members and especially moderators who are sharing and providing their valuable suggestions and time to many people like me and making our life easier.

Kind Regards To Everyone

[cabel]

Hi All,

Sharing My Timeline

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 20/10/2015
Date Application posted: 24/10/2015
Date of interview letter: 10/11/2105
Date of interview booked:11/11/2015
Date of interview:12/11/2015
Date of SMS received: 13/11/2015
Date of return of documents: 04/11/2015
Date of passport received: Waiting!!! Hope fully by Tuesday 17/11

I found online application are easy and straight forward - Also you able to track status

Good luck everyone!

[uk2005]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 04/11/2015 (06/11/2015) received
Date of interview letter: called 11/4/15 found they got my address wrong michine took wrong number in process
Date of interview booked: 14/11/2015
Date of interview: 17/11/2015(by phone)
Date of SMS received:
Date of return of documents: 13/11/2015
Date of passport receipt: waiting

[arizonabar]

Passport for: Adult (self)
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check and send
Date of application: 26/10/2015
Date of application received: I don't know, received no confirmation
Date of interview letter: None received after two weeks, so I called 0300 222 0000 and they said it was marked as ready for interview. I was allowed to make an appointment without the letter.
Date of interview booked: 9/11/15
Date of interview: 10/11/15
Date of SMS received: 11/11/15
Date of return of documents: 2/11/15
Date of passport receipt: 12/11/15

Good luck to those still waiting! Thanks to everyone who has posted helpful advice and timelines on this forum too, it's been very helpful.

[akbarim]

Hey khani....

If you are a naturalised applicant. You need to send

1. Current passport and any other passports you still possess even expired ones.

2. Original Naturalisation Certificate.

Good Luck

Hi


Can anyone tell , what documents we require to send with the application ??


thanks

[khani]

Hi


Can anyone tell , what documents we require to send with the application ??


thanks

[IT M]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28/10/2015
Date of interview letter: 7/11/12015
Date of interview booked: 9/11/2015
Date of interview:11/11/2015 (the earliest availability is on 10/11/2015, but I can't go)
Date of SMS received: 12/11/2015
Date of return of documents: 04/11/2015
Date of passport received; 13/11/2015


Good luck everyone!

[uk2005]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 04/11/2015 (06/11/2015) received
Date of interview letter: called 11/4/15 found they got my address wrong michine took wrong number in process
Date of interview booked:
Date of interview:
Date of SMS received:
Date of return of documents: 13/11/2015
Date of passport receipt: waiting

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[Thornbury]

Hi every 1
Need some information :
What documents do I need to send with application. I don't have my old Passports (lost). Do I need to send any proof for lost passports. Please share ur informant
Thanks

[kawa1]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 26/10/2015
Date of interview letter: never received
Date of interview booked:06/11/2015
Date of interview:09/11/2015
Date of SMS received: 12/11/2015
Date of return of documents: 02/11/2015
Date of passport received; 13/11/2015
Good luck to everyone

[raja935]

Passport for: Adult (self)
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 09/11/2015
Date of interview letter: Waiting.
Date of interview booked: 13/11/2015 (called and booked)
Date of interview: 18/11/2015
Date of SMS received: Waiting.
Date of return of documents: Waiting.
Date of passport receipt: Waiting.

[Sam36]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 05/11/2015
Date application received by IPS: 06/11/2015
Date of return of documents: 12/11/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: Not Yet
Date of interview booked:12/11/2015
Date of Passport Interview: 17/11/2015
Date of Passport Receipt:

There is a "General Adivce" provided by some members that we can call them to book the interview as soon as they have received the application. i think this is not appropriate and we should allow atleast 2 to 3 working days for application to be logged on the system and then processed to next stage which is "Document validation" and then issuance of interview letter. i followed the above advice and called them on 9th and they confirmed that the application is received and logged but awaiting document checks (Passport, Naturalisation Certificate). I have called again on 12th and they confirmed that the intervew letter was issued on 10th and documets were also sent the same day and i was able to book my interview.
Althouth the Passport process is alot quicker and smooth and staff are very helpful when we call them as compare to the Home Office but if we start irritating them by calling next day of application they might make things difficult for future applicants.
So based on my own experience and looking at some of the timelines I would suggest to change the "General Advice" to call them (If you really have to) at least 3 working days after the application is received by the HMP Office.

[rsa707]

Hi Puneet, When and how you have applied (online or check & send by post office). Have you received any confirmation from Passport office of your application being received.
I also like to book interview date but so far not sure whether my application is received by Passport office or not. I used check & send service by post office.
Any suggestions please.

Thanks Sam36. I have booked it again now for Monday 16th Nov. He did remind me again to bring the Passport office letter (well...). I have got my email now so I will just take a print out of the email confirmation of my appointment. Hopefully it will be OK and I will not have any issues....

[PuneetNagpal]

Thanks Sam36. I have booked it again now for Monday 16th Nov. He did remind me again to bring the Passport office letter (well...). I have got my email now so I will just take a print out of the email confirmation of my appointment. Hopefully it will be OK and I will not have any issues....

[Sam36]

[quote="PuneetNagpal"]Unread postby kawa1 » Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:42 am


1) Is the reference number given by the Passport Office different from the Post Office Reference number?
(Yes, the reference given by the passport office is for Interview booking only while the reference number given by the Post office is your Apllication reference number - Post office reference is more important as you will have to quote this when needed)
2) I tried to book the appointment today, it was booked, I gave the Post Office reference number and then the phone rep said that you have to bring the Passport Office letter (which I don't have). I then cancelled the appointment as I don't have the Passport Office letter. So, what to do? (You did not had to cancell your appointment, as you could have requested an email confirmation of your interview from the same person who booked your interview and print and use the email instead of letter - you dont have to have lettter, its either letter or the interview confirmation email)
3) I called the 0300 222 000 to ask for my reference number; they didn't have it. So that means they don't have my application yet. I applied on 10th November. Any advice here please? (They must have your application but i think you confused them by asking for a reference number Normally they should ask you for your Application reference number to discuss any details about your application and once you have booked your interview only then they will provide you with a booking reference which is also printed on their emial/letter.)

[PuneetNagpal]

Unread postby kawa1 » Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:42 am

Hi ray
I called at 0300 222 0000 and there ( i already got my documents back) I got a confirmation with a reference number for me and after that I called at 0300 222 1000 there I booked the date for interv .
Good luck

Hi Kawa and others,

1) Is the reference number given by the Passport Office different from the Post Office Reference number?

2) I tried to book the appointment today, it was booked, I gave the Post Office reference number and then the phone rep said that you have to bring the Passport Office letter (which I don't have). I then cancelled the appointment as I don't have the Passport Office letter. So, what to do?

3) I called the 0300 222 000 to ask for my reference number; they didn't have it. So that means they don't have my application yet. I applied on 10th November. Any advice here please?

Thanks all ....

[Malik44]

Follow the general advice on forum and try to book interview without Interview letter in the morning first they refused to book the interview without interview letter I tried again in evening and this time successfully booked the Interview

Passport for my spouse: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 06/11/2015
Date of documents received passport office : 09/11/2015
Date of interview letter: not yet
Date of interview booked:12/11/2015
Date of interview:19/11/2015
Date of SMS received:
Date of return of documents: 12/11/2015
Date of passport receipt xxx

Just one step behind

[Tire1Questions]

Hi everyone little update
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 09/11/2015
Date of interview letter: not received yet
Date of interview booked:12/11/2015
Date of interview:18/11/2015
Date of SMS received: (I received confirmation by email just after booking the interview)
Date of return of documents: Not received yet.
Date of passport receipt:

[akbarim]

If your parents were born before 1982 then you dont need your grandparents details. REFER TO GUIDANCE BOOKLET WHILE FILLING EVERY SECTION.

GOOD LUCK

Hi Guys,

I am filling my passport application and not sure if I need to include details about my grandparents. Both my parents and all my grandparents are not British nationals and all were born outside the UK. Do I still need to include my grandparents details in this case?

Thanks,

[rayclark]

Just tried booking the interview again. Had a complete “canine” on the phone insisting that my wife should wait for the letter and questioning her saying “what’s the big hurry”!!
Glad you guys had more luck than us.

[ntuleimat]

Hi Guys,

I am filling my passport application and not sure if I need to include details about my grandparents. Both my parents and all my grandparents are not British nationals and all were born outside the UK. Do I still need to include my grandparents details in this case?

Thanks,

[rayclark]

Many thanks akbarim, kawa1 and cnicola78. Appreciate the help. Much clearer now!

[cnicola78]

Hi Ray,

I used the reference number that was given to me by the Check & Send service at the post office. At first he didnt know what I was talking about but then he spoke to his manager and confirmed he could do it. I would call and try again and be a little more persistent.

In reality, the interview invitation letter arrived after I had completed the interview and received my passport.

Hope that helps.

C

Guys, my wife followed the general advice here about calling to book an interview without receiving a letter. When she called they wouldn’t speak to her if she didn’t have a letter. What did you guys say? And also, what reference number do you use? Is it the same as the bar code on the paper application form or do they just bring up your details with your name and address?

Thanks.

[kawa1]

[quote="kawa1"]Hi everyone little update
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 26/10/2015
Date of interview letter: never received
Date of interview booked:06/11/2015
Date of interview:09/11/2015
Date of SMS received: 12/11/2015
Date of return of documents: 02/11/2015
Date of passport receipt

[kawa1]

Hi ray
I called at 0300 222 0000 and there ( i already got my documents back) I got a confirmation with a reference number for me and after that I called at 0300 222 1000 there I booked the date for interv .
Good luck