British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[fn286]

Hi

Can we book passport interview appointment on Saturdays in London?

Thanks.

[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:
Date of receipt of interview letter:26/08/2015
Date of Passport Appointment:04/09/2015
Date of Passport Receipt:

[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:not yet
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

[shalma19]

Hey guys

May I know how long does it take for your passport to arrive after you recieve the sms stating that you will have your passport within a few working days? ?

Thanks in advance

[Maliksahb]

Passport for: Adult + child
Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - First Adult and child Passport
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 15/08/2015
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 20/08/15
Date of return of documents: 24/08/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 22/08/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 25/08/2015
Date of Passport printing sms receipt:
Date of Passport Receipt: 27/08/2015

[bestshow]

Passport for: Adult + Child
Application Type: First adult + First child NEW
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 03.08.2015
Date application received by IPS: 04.08.2015
Date of return of documents: 26.08.2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 25.08.2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 26.08.2015
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[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
Date of Passport Receipt:

[shalma19]

Application Type: First Passport (Naturalised)
Method of application: check and send
Date of application: 21/08/2015
Date application received by IPS: 24/08/15(Belfast)
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:



Application Type: First Passport child
Method of application: check and send
Date of application: 21/08/2015
Date application received by IPS: 24/08/15(Belfast)
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of Passport Receipt:


Recieved the sms for my child" your passport will be with u in a few working days..."
very pleased with the belfast office, recieved the sms after 2 working days from the date of receipt from passport office.

hope my appointment letter is around the corner...

[ChOudhry1]

Bestshow, will you plz let me know which passport office is dealing with your application. Thanks a lot.

[ChOudhry1]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport (Naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 11/08/2015
Date of return of documents: 15/08/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 15/08/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 24/08/15
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting (Received a text Message today that it should arrive within a few working days)

Will you please let us know which passport office is dealing with your application, thanks a lot

[a5ifkamal]

Just sent and email to HMPO and got the following updates;

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:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[ironmaiden]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport (Naturalised)
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 18/08/2015
Date application received by IPS: 19/08/15 Belfast
Date of return of documents: 24/08/15
Date of receipt of interview letter: 22/08/15 (Dated 21/08/15 - I was lucky to get an appointment for same day)
Date of Passport Appointment: 22/08/15
Date of Passport Receipt: 25/08/15

I got my British Passport today. I applied last week and got it today. Very pleased! It took only 7 days, I still can't believe Hope you guys will receive yours as quick as possible.

[bilalazeem]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport (Naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 11/08/2015
Date of return of documents: 15/08/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 15/08/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 24/08/15
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting (Received a text Message today that it should arrive within a few working days)

[riz hussain]

Hi there
I applied for my first adult passport today and I used check and send service from local post office. As I took my documents to post office such as two pics and naturalisation certificate along with my current passport but in the post office the (stupid) lady at the counter asked me for my bio metric card as well and I said to her its not mention in guide book so I don't think I need to send it because if I send it I,ll not have any proof of I'd with me. Very rudely she replied I can not advise u on that but have to send your bio metric card with your passport application form . Alright then if have to then I,ll send it but now I saw on this forum I was not meant to. I doubt about my application now because she did,nt know what she was doing i guess So I'm worried will i get my card back soon or what any one can advise me on that please
Kind regards

[tomboy]

Thanks tomboy, I emailed them with my barcode from recepit before and they said they didnt have any of my paperwork and I emailed again an hour ago and they said they received it.. phew.

Congrats

[shalma19]

Had my ceremony on 13th and got my passport today. What a service from passport office in Belfast. I am very pleased

Hi Anais congrats
Ive applied to the belfast office n they recieved it yesterday. ..
Please if u dont mind may I know your timeline...?
Thanx in advance

[Anais2015]

Had my ceremony on 13th and got my passport today. What a service from passport office in Belfast. I am very pleased

[cinared]

Thanks tomboy, I emailed them with my barcode from recepit before and they said they didnt have any of my paperwork and I emailed again an hour ago and they said they received it.. phew.

[tomboy]

Hi Guys,

I applied for my passport through check and send service and I am really disappointed, my documents were put in a see through bag and left on the table and I also didnt receive a tracking number. Rang passport office and they dont have any record of it. So, how would you ever know if post office sent your documents or even lost them without any proof. Worried now

When u post ur application?
Post office gave u reciept alrite
Can u please check there is a barcode on that reciept
U can use this barcode to track the status of ur
Application ..good luck mate

[tomboy]

Hi Guys,

I applied for my passport through check and send service and I am really disappointed, my documents were put in a see through bag and left on the table and I also didnt receive a tracking number. Rang passport office and they dont have any record of it. So, how would you ever know if post office sent your documents or even lost them without any proof. Worried now

When u post ur application?
Post office gave u reciept alrite
Can u please there is a barcode on that reciept
U can use this barcode to track the status of ur
Application ..good luck mate

[bestshow]

Passport for: Adult + Child
Application Type: First adult + First child NEW
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 03.08.2015
Date application received by IPS: 04.08.2015
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: 25.08.2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 26.08.2015
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

still no thing, may be I have to expect a long time to get my Passport.

I do not know what to say, but it's really disgusting as no documents have been returned or an interview letter has received.
as I have seen here the most of applicants get their interview letter within two weeks.

I did a progress inquiries online yesterday, and received an Email from them informed me that they sent the interview letter which I received it today, and booked the appointment for tomorrow.
for my child I received SMS today which informed me that I should receive my son's passport in next few working days.

[a5ifkamal]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check and send
Date of application: 20/08/2015
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:

[cinared]

Hi Guys,

I applied for my passport through check and send service and I am really disappointed, my documents were put in a see through bag and left on the table and I also didnt receive a tracking number. Rang passport office and they dont have any record of it. So, how would you ever know if post office sent your documents or even lost them without any proof. Worried now

[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:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[ironmaiden]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport (Naturalised)
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 18/08/2015
Date application received by IPS: 19/08/15 Belfast
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: 22/08/15 (Dated 21/08/15 - I was lucky to get an appointment for same day)
Date of Passport Appointment: 22/08/15
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

Received a text message today saying my passport should arrive within few working days. Interviewer told me I should receive it probably by Tuesday. I'm so surprised how quick the process has been for me. I think it's because Belfast Passport Office is not busy.

congrats ironmaiden

I cant believe it, you are super lucky... I applied to the belfast ofdice on 21st... did u have your passport interview on Saturday? ?
Pls may I know where did u attend the interview?
Thanks in advance n hope that ill be has lucky as you

Thanks shalma19

I know it's was very quick and I'm still in shock but happy of course lol. Yeah I've had my interview last Saturday and it was in the city centre. There is only 2 passport office in NI and there is only one in Belfast. The other one is in Coleraine. I'm sure you will receive the invitation letter quite soon. Belfast office not busy at all, that's what the lady in reception told me anyway. I got my supporting documents returned today and hoping the receive my passport tomorrow. I will update here anyway