British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[Gagan1986]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: check and send
Date of application: 09/09/2015
Date application received by IPS:
Location of IPS Office involved:Glasgow
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport receipt :waiting

[fn286]

Hi all

Passport application: 27/08/2015 (same day right after ceremony)
Method: Direct via post (got the forms from post office but did it myself)
Confirmation SMS: 01/09/2015
Return of docs: 07/09/2015
Passport interview: 08/09/2015
Passport confirmation SMS: 09/09/2015
Passport delivered: 10/09/2015 (printed on 08/09/2015)

Those who want to complete the passport application before the ceremony to apply same day make sure countersignature date is on or after the ceremony. If your countersignatory lives too far then apply next day after ceremony dated accordingly.

All the best.

[fn286]

Hi

It is better if you write correct marriage date of parents, you can check with your parents. If they don't remember or couldn't find copy of marriage certificate then you don't have other choice but to write any date using your imagination. BUT do note this date and others on the form as you can be asked this during interview. Sometimes people forget when they use dates that are not 100% true.

For grand parents - most people will say this information is not required for naturalised persons. But it is better to type/write grand parent details on plain paper (grand parent names, their parent's names, DOB, place of birth etc). If you don't have any information just write unknown.

Make sure your countersignature dates are same on both photo and form and after your ceremony specially if the countersignatory lives far away.

Personal advice- Get the forms from post office but don't use check and send service rather fill out form carefully. Save money and time plus I have noticed if you post via first class or special delivery directly (address is on the form) your application is processed quickly.

All the best.

hi everyone
calling all experts for their advice on my silly query if its covered already ( sorry in advance )
I am filling Passport application as I am applying for my first british passport. Citizenship approved as a spouse of BC. So there is a section 4 where they are asking about parents detail so i know their DOB'S , place of birth and nationalities but I dont have exact date of their marriage. so now what can I do ? Plus just want to confirm it that is it right i dont need to give them my grandparents details right ?

[tulip11]

hi everyone
calling all experts for their advice on my silly query if its covered already ( sorry in advance )
I am filling Passport application as I am applying for my first british passport. Citizenship approved as a spouse of BC. So there is a section 4 where they are asking about parents detail so i know their DOB'S , place of birth and nationalities but I dont have exact date of their marriage. so now what can I do ? Plus just want to confirm it that is it right i dont need to give them my grandparents details right ?

[jaweb]

Passport timeline for my husband:

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New  
Method of application: NOT check and send! It was sent by ourselves
Date of application: 20/08/2015
Date application received by IPS: 24/08/2015
Location of IPS Office involved: Peterborough
Date of return of documents:29/08/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter:26/08/2015
Date of Passport Appointment:04/09/2015
Date of Passport Receipt:07/09/2015
Date of passport received: 08/09/2015

My husband has got his passport on his birthday
With this our journey have ended as the children were British by birth and me and my husband did the naturalisation within a year, every one of us are British now.
Thank you very much for your ideas and support what we have got here. Just keep up the good work! Good luck everyone!

[junk2014]

Application Timeline

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New - First time (Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Paper Form - Self Checked
Date of application: 5 Sept 2015 posted form (Sat)
HMPO Office: Peterborough
Date application received by HMPO: 7 Sept 2015 (Mon)
Date SMS Received:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of return of documents:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[ChOudhry1]

Can some one confirm about any information from their referee regarding the confirmation of their particulars by passport office. Since my refree received a letter for verification of my particulars after one month which he confirmed on the same day by a second class return envelop provided, and there after no news again. I don't know what is happening with my application. Plz educate me if you can. Thankd

[WOLVES2014]

got my passport today Adam are brilliant thy deliver bank holiday and Sunday tooooo.

[20March2015]

Got my Passport yesterday...

I pray that all those who are waiting get their passports soon...

[junk2014]

Application Timeline

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New - First time (Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Paper Form - Self Checked
Date of application: 5 Sept 2015 posted form (Sat)
Date application received by HMPO:
HMPO Office: Peterborough
Date SMS Received:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of return of documents:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[mindhunter89]

Application Type: First NEW
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of applications: 21/08/2015
Date applications received: Unknow
Date of return of documents: 27-08-2015
Date of receipt of interview letters: 27/08/2015 (dated 25/08/15)
Date of Passport Appointment: 1/09/2015
Date of SMS Received: 02-09-15
passport Received: 04-09-2015 (11:34 AM)

[tomboy]

UPDATE
Here is my timeline
Application : first adult british passport
Date of application : 17.08.15
Method : check and send
Recieved by office ; 18.08.15
Date of interview letter reciedr:28,08.15
Date of interview appointment: 29.08.15
Original docs recieved : 28.08.15
Passport recieved : 04.09.15
Alhamdulilah finally british

[tomboy]

Called DX this morning and they confirmed that it's out for delivery...

I was planning to call Passport Office, however as you already called I would expect mine should be ready for despatch as well.

a5ifkamal got his already, Congratulations to him.

Same here guys..we 3 on same boat
Interviewd on 29.08.15
Text recieved. 31.08.15
Still waiting for passport
Called dx today and they said nothing for u at the moment
Than call passport office and the lady said ur passport is ready for despatch.
Hopefully friday or satureday insha Allah

Same here just speak with DX and they said its on the way to u
Shukaria DX

[20March2015]

Called DX this morning and they confirmed that it's out for delivery...

I was planning to call Passport Office, however as you already called I would expect mine should be ready for despatch as well.

a5ifkamal got his already, Congratulations to him.

Same here guys..we 3 on same boat
Interviewd on 29.08.15
Text recieved. 31.08.15
Still waiting for passport
Called dx today and they said nothing for u at the moment
Than call passport office and the lady said ur passport is ready for despatch.
Hopefully friday or satureday insha Allah

[mindhunter89]

Application Type: First NEW
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of applications: 21/08/2015
Date applications received: Unknow
Date of return of documents: 27-08-2015
Date of receipt of interview letters: 27/08/2015 (dated 25/08/15)
Date of Passport Appointment: 1/09/2015
Date of SMS Received: 02-09-15
Date of Passports Receipt: waiting

[WOLVES2014]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: check and send
Date of application: 20/08/2015
Date application received by IPS: UNKnown
Location of IPS Office involved:Durham
Date of return of documents:31/08/15
Date of receipt of interview letter:27/08/15 dated 25/08/15
Date of Passport Appointment:02/09/15
Date of Passport receipt :waiting

Text message received today to say passport will be with me in a few days.

[ChOudhry1]

Hi Chourdhry

I think they only send letter to referee when they have doubt application form was signed by the referee before fully completed and possibly before the ceremony...i think sometimes people get it signed by countersignatory before time so they can apply for passport same day soon after the ceremony.

have you got interview letter as yet? Or they will issue your interview letter after referee reply to their letter?

I think they have doubt your countersignatory signed before ceremony.

In the letter to referee they ask for the confirmation that he has signed your application and that the application was complete when he signed it. I don't know weather they always confirm or not but for my naturalisation application my referees were never contacted. Best of luck

I don't know really, may be you are right. No I have not received any letter for interview. I think they will issue only once they complete the inquiry.

[fn286]

Hi Chourdhry

I think they only send letter to referee when they have doubt application form was signed by the referee before fully completed and possibly before the ceremony...i think sometimes people get it signed by countersignatory before time so they can apply for passport same day soon after the ceremony.

have you got interview letter as yet? Or they will issue your interview letter after referee reply to their letter?

I think they have doubt your countersignatory signed before ceremony.

In the letter to referee they ask for the confirmation that he has signed your application and that the application was complete when he signed it. I don't know weather they always confirm or not but for my naturalisation application my referees were never contacted. Best of luck

[20March2015]

I was planning to call Passport Office, however as you already called I would expect mine should be ready for despatch as well.

a5ifkamal got his already, Congratulations to him.

Same here guys..we 3 on same boat
Interviewd on 29.08.15
Text recieved. 31.08.15
Still waiting for passport
Called dx today and they said nothing for u at the moment
Than call passport office and the lady said ur passport is ready for despatch.
Hopefully friday or satureday insha Allah

[a5ifkamal]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check and send
Date of application: 20/08/2015
Date application received by IPS: 24/08/2015
Location of IPS Office involved: Peterborough
Date of return of documents: 26/08/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 26/08/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 29/08/2015
Text message received : 31/08/15
Date of Passport Receipt: 03/09/2015

I am done, wishing best of luck to those who are waiting for their passports

[tomboy]

Same here guys..we 3 on same boat
Interviewd on 29.08.15
Text recieved. 31.08.15
Still waiting for passport
Called dx today and they said nothing for u at the moment
Than call passport office and the lady said ur passport is ready for despatch.
Hopefully friday or satureday insha Allah

[isoldewaits]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check and send
Date of application: 27/08/2015
Date application received by IPS: waiting
Location of IPS Office involved: unknown
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: waiting
Text message received : waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

How did you guys receive notification that your application was received by IPS?

I am getting nervous as I haven't had a text or email since sending on the 27th August. I was worried about doing online as it was still in Beta, but now I wonder if I would have been better off doing it that way. I really hope it doesn't take more than 8 weeks as I have an important event I'd really like to be able to attend.

[20March2015]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check and send
Date of application: 20/08/2015
Date application received by IPS: 24/08/2015
Location of IPS Office involved: Peterborough
Date of return of documents: 26/08/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 26/08/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 29/08/2015
Text message received : 31.08.15
Date of Passport Receipt:

We r on same boat asif
Hope tomorrow is the last day of a long journey

Still waiting for the Passport to be delivered

I've got quite similar timeline as you guys.

I called DX this morning and they haven't got anything for me on their system. Wondering how long it takes Passport Office to despatch the passport after sending the text? Some people got them next day (maybe their text was delayed)!

Hopefully it will come by the end of this week!

[Ruts]

Date of Application 22/08/15 online
24/08/15 Sent declaration form and evidence to Peterborough Office
28/08/15 rang and my application was processed booked appointment for 2/9/15 in Manchester
3/9/15 Received text about passport
Awaiting my passport delivery

[Guerro]

Here is my timeline
Peterborough office
Application : first adult british passport
Date of application : 14.08.15
Method : myself by normal first class letter
Recieved by office ; 17.08.15
Date of interview letter reciedr:21.08.15
Original docs recieved: 22.08.15
Date of interview appointment: 27.08.15
Text message recieved : 28.08.15
Passport recieved : first delivery attempt on 2/9 I wasn't home so rearranged and just received it today
3/9/15