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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by angelamarcela187 » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:27 pm

HI guys can anyone please help me with the phone number to call and book the interview

THanks

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by JAYSON65 » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:19 pm

UPDATE

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28/11/14
Date application received by IPS: 02/12/14
Date of return of documents: 04/12/14
Date of receipt of interview letter: 04/12/14
Date of Passport Appointment: 05/12/14
Date of Passport Receipt: 10/12/14

BRITISH CITIZEN FINALLY!
Wishing others success soon.
God is Good!
Last edited by JAYSON65 on Wed Dec 10, 2014 4:18 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by FOR_ILR » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:42 pm

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First UK Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 01/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: 02/12/2014
Date of return of documents: 08/12/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06/12/2014 (dated: 3/12/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 09/12/2014 (Morning - London Victoria)
Date of Passport Receipt: 10/12/2014 - DX courier Delivered around 10:30 AM

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by angelamarcela187 » Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:54 pm

Hello everyone. I did my application online but then they send me the form to do it by post.
please can anyone provide me with the phone number to book the appointment for ID. they have sent me a letter to book the appointment but I will get back home only in two days and I would like to save those days by booking the appointment now.
thanks in advance

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by mrsbean » Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:44 am

UPDATE:

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalized Citizen) - First Adult Passport
Method of application: Postal (Royal Mail Special Delivery but didn't use Check & Send)
Date of application: 01-Dec-2014 (package got lost by RM, and was found 2 days later - got my postage money back)
Date of documents receipt by IPS: 04-Dec-2014 (RM Special delivery confirmation - delivered at 8:30 am)
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 05-Dec-2014 (received at 11 am from HM Passport)
Date of return of documents: 08-Dec-2014 (delivered by DX secure in my mailbox, no signature required)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06-Dec-2014 dated 05-Dec-2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 09-Dec-2014 (early morning at London Victoria)
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: 10-Dec-2014 (received at 10 am)
Date of Passport Receipt:TBC (expect to receive tomorrow 11-Dec-2014; but will confirm later)

Very impressed with the Passport Office; they have been incredibly efficient. Interview was straight forward, but a lot of detailed questions are asked - so be prepared.

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by gmx » Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:33 pm

gmx wrote:Passport for: Adult (2 adults)
Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 25/11/2014
SMS confirming receipt: 01/12/2014 (only to myself)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 03/12/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 05/12/2014
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: none
Date of Passport Receipt: 09/12/2014
Date of return of documents: 02/12/2014
all in all, very happy with the efficiency of HM Passport Office

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by montana207 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:00 pm

My application got delayed by over a week (forms were returmed to me to refill) because I never included my parents and grandparents details in section 4 and. My advice to mew applicants is to fill as.much as you can. If you're not sure put unknown.. Also it might help to include an additional note to support your application. Been for my interview.. Now waiting for my brand new maroon passport..

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by amino2005 » Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:37 pm

Hi all,
I cant believe I am back on the forums looking for information even after getting my citizenship. anyway, I have submitted my application today and I am worried about them keeping my original passport for a long period. so my question is when you are writing application received by IPS what does that stand for and how do I get to check if they received my application. so I can upload my info as well.
Much appreciated

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by sharma14 » Mon Dec 08, 2014 7:25 pm

Hi - Please find below an update. Hope it would help

Passport for: Adult (Husband and Wife)
Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - First Adult Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 20-Nov-2014
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 24-Nov-2014
Date of return of documents: 28-Nov-2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 26-Nov-2014, 27- Nov-2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 01-Dec-2014
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: None
Date of Passport Receipt: 04-Dec-2014

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by AmITheStig » Mon Dec 08, 2014 2:52 pm

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult (Self + Spouse)
Application Type: First UK Passport (Naturalisation)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 08/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: TBC
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

Sent it with a covering letter providing additional info about grandparents (just to play safe), and also requesting them to process the application before Xmas if possible (for potential holiday abroad on New Year's eve).

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by freestyler » Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:39 pm

Rahel1984 wrote:
freestyler wrote:
beehive wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First UK Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 05/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: TBC
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC
Did mine on the same day as you; the PO didn't give me a tracking number so not sure how to check for receipt apart from a text message from the passport office confirming receipt.
Did you have to send ur previous passport as well along with ur application?
Yep; one section asks if you have been on any other passports, I ticked yes and gave them the passport number and included it with the application as thats what the guidelines stipulate

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by freestyler » Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:39 pm

Rahel1984 wrote:
freestyler wrote:
beehive wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First UK Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 05/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: TBC
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC
Did mine on the same day as you; the PO didn't give me a tracking number so not sure how to check for receipt apart from a text message from the passport office confirming receipt.
Did you have to send ur previous passport as well along with ur application?
Yep; one section asks if you have been on any other passports, I ticked yes and gave them the passport number and included it with the application as thats what the guidelines stipulate

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by beehive » Mon Dec 08, 2014 12:35 pm

Rahel1984 wrote:
freestyler wrote:
beehive wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First UK Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 05/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: TBC
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC
Did mine on the same day as you; the PO didn't give me a tracking number so not sure how to check for receipt apart from a text message from the passport office confirming receipt.
Did you have to send ur previous passport as well along with ur application?
I did

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by beehive » Mon Dec 08, 2014 12:34 pm

freestyler wrote:
beehive wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First UK Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 05/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: TBC
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC
Did mine on the same day as you; the PO didn't give me a tracking number so not sure how to check for receipt apart from a text message from the passport office confirming receipt.
They should have given you a reference number. Check the receipt they gave you

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by Rahel1984 » Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:39 am

freestyler wrote:
beehive wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First UK Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 05/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: TBC
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC
Did mine on the same day as you; the PO didn't give me a tracking number so not sure how to check for receipt apart from a text message from the passport office confirming receipt.
Did you have to send ur previous passport as well along with ur application?

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by freestyler » Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:33 am

beehive wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First UK Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 05/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: TBC
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC
Did mine on the same day as you; the PO didn't give me a tracking number so not sure how to check for receipt apart from a text message from the passport office confirming receipt.

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by cbuk » Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:57 am

Update...
cbuk wrote:Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - First Adult Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28-Nov-2014
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: Not received
Date of return of documents: 04-Dec-2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 05-Dec-2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 09-Dec-2014
Date of Passport printing sms receipt:
Date of Passport Receipt:

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by everfor » Mon Dec 08, 2014 3:35 am

mrsbean wrote:Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalized Citizen) - First Adult Passport
Method of application: Postal (Royal Mail Special Delivery but didn't use Check & Send)
Date of application: 01-Dec-2014 (package got lost by RM, and was found 2 days later - got my postage money back)
Date of documents receipt by IPS: 04-Dec-2014 (RM Special delivery confirmation - delivered at 8:30 am)
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 05-Dec-2014 (received at 11 am from HM Passport)
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06-Dec-2014 dated 05-Dec-2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 09-Dec-2014 (early morning at London Victoria)
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt:TBC

Called a couple times on Adviceline number and found them extremely informative and helpful. They provided me with the complete timeline on my application - exact time received, entered on the system, examined, and even when the interview letter was issued. All of this was provided before I ever had the letter in hand. I am impressed with their customer service.

Fingers crossed interview will go without a hitch... :) Can't wait until I have my sparkling new British passport!

I am applying my passport. Kindly let me know, what are documents did you submitted? so that i won't miss it... please advise

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by mah » Sun Dec 07, 2014 1:21 am

Many thanks Khurshid

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by mrsbean » Sat Dec 06, 2014 7:08 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalized Citizen) - First Adult Passport
Method of application: Postal (Royal Mail Special Delivery but didn't use Check & Send)
Date of application: 01-Dec-2014 (package got lost by RM, and was found 2 days later - got my postage money back)
Date of documents receipt by IPS: 04-Dec-2014 (RM Special delivery confirmation - delivered at 8:30 am)
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 05-Dec-2014 (received at 11 am from HM Passport)
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06-Dec-2014 dated 05-Dec-2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 09-Dec-2014 (early morning at London Victoria)
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt:TBC

Called a couple times on Adviceline number and found them extremely informative and helpful. They provided me with the complete timeline on my application - exact time received, entered on the system, examined, and even when the interview letter was issued. All of this was provided before I ever had the letter in hand. I am impressed with their customer service.

Fingers crossed interview will go without a hitch... :) Can't wait until I have my sparkling new British passport!

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by akhurshid » Sat Dec 06, 2014 6:44 pm

mah wrote: Hi Khurshid,
You had your interview a couple of days ago. How long did it take and where was it?
Can you tell me what is the process of getting interview appointment?
I think when I get the interview letter I should call one number and I can choose from list of dates and places, is it right?
It went OK. Took about 30 mins in total(security to end of interview). Mine was in Glasgow.
You normally receive an interview letter which tells you the number to call to make an appointment.
When you phone that number and have confirmed all your details. They'll tell you about venue for interview and check available slots. I received my letter on Thursday and got an appointment for Friday afternoon. Morning appointments were available as well but I chose evening one as that suited better. Go through the following link as questions were pretty much same.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 64893.html

All the best

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by schwim » Sat Dec 06, 2014 4:01 pm

update in green
schwim wrote:update in green
schwim wrote:Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalized Citizen) - First Adult Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 01-Dec-2014
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 04-Dec-2014
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06-Dec-2014 dated 05-Dec-2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 09-Dec-2014
Date of Passport printing sms receipt:
Date of Passport Receipt:

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by FOR_ILR » Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:15 pm

FOR_ILR wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: Child
Application Type: First UK Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 01/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: 02/12/2014
Date of return of documents: 05/12/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt: 05/12/2014

Received child passport, first name Misspelt, taking it with me to London passport office on 09/12/2014 for correction, customer service team advised that child's passport after correction will be reissued same day.

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First UK Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 01/12/2014
Date application received by IPS: 02/12/2014
Date of return of documents: ......
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06/12/2014 (dated: 3/12/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 09/12/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: .......

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by mah » Sat Dec 06, 2014 10:46 am

akhurshid wrote:Update in red
akhurshid wrote:Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 25/11/14
Date application received by IPS: 26/11/14 (No SMS received)
Date of return of documents: 4/12/14
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC
Hi Khurshid,
You had your interview a couple of days ago. How long did it take and where was it?
Can you tell me what is the process of getting interview appointment?
I think when I get the interview letter I should call one number and I can choose from list of dates and places, is it right?

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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Post by vstar » Sat Dec 06, 2014 10:19 am

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 25/11/2014
Date application received by IPS: 27/11/2014
Date of return of documents: 5/12/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 03/12/2014 (dated 1/12/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 9/12/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

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