British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[runie80]

Hi everyone.

the forum has gone quiet and the few last posts are not very upbeat to say the least.

just contacted home office and spoke to a nice guy
waiting time was not too bad

was informed that the application is still in progress.
as its a first time application i have to wait full 6 weeks period.

There is not much that can be done just wait and see situation.explained him that i have a job to start and i cannot start the job until i have a passport. Unfortunately there is nothing he can do to speed up the process.

so six weeks is the standard now.

wait continues

We're going a bit off topic but what should we expect in six weeks? To get an interview letter? To get back our supporting documents? or the actual passport? There are no clear indications and all they say is 'just wait 6 weeks'. But then they say 'obviously this is not guaranteed'.

I gave them a call today and told them I need to travel. Lady on the phone was filling some form for them to get back to me and she was looking for the time window in which they should call me back. Funnily enough she couldn't find that information either.

so I'm not sure whether I should be sad that I'm stuck here not being able to go anywhere or that a passport application can take more than 6 weeks in the 21st century...

you sent your app on 01/07/2014 so your six weeks finish next week. traveling or no travelling does not make any difference in my opinion. they will drag it to six weeks as thats the time they are allowed to take. (it just makes you feel that ohh my application has processed faster when 6 weeks is a standard processing time)

I think you will hear soon with regards to your interview and then once you have conducted the interview the passport should arrive technically in next "few" days.

some people get supporting documents before passport some get it after so its not very consistent. as far as i know

yup we just have to sit and take some more pain unfortunately but the only bright thing i see is that we are at the edge of the victory.

[Haphazardeous]

Hi everyone.

the forum has gone quiet and the few last posts are not very upbeat to say the least.

just contacted home office and spoke to a nice guy
waiting time was not too bad

was informed that the application is still in progress.
as its a first time application i have to wait full 6 weeks period.

There is not much that can be done just wait and see situation.explained him that i have a job to start and i cannot start the job until i have a passport. Unfortunately there is nothing he can do to speed up the process.

so six weeks is the standard now.

wait continues

We're going a bit off topic but what should we expect in six weeks? To get an interview letter? To get back our supporting documents? or the actual passport? There are no clear indications and all they say is 'just wait 6 weeks'. But then they say 'obviously this is not guaranteed'.

I gave them a call today and told them I need to travel. Lady on the phone was filling some form for them to get back to me and she was looking for the time window in which they should call me back. Funnily enough she couldn't find that information either.

so I'm not sure whether I should be sad that I'm stuck here not being able to go anywhere or that a passport application can take more than 6 weeks in the 21st century...

[spring123]

Could anyone confirm whether there would be a sms when the passport get printed?!

Thanks
JJ

Yes - I just received one saying my passport is being printed and should be with me in a few working days. I was told they'd send it as a signed for delivery, but a friend of mine told me his was just put in the post box.

[runie80]

I haves applied for my First British Passport on the 29 MAY 2014 (NATURALISATION) received the interview letter on the 11 july 2014 after almost 50 called to the Passport Office requesting 1000 called back with no accurate information (made me feel stupid and silly) went to the interview on the 14.07.2014; been told at the interview to wait 10 days for my passport, which now is almost 3 weeks ago. I have called politely, in anger... Almost begged for an answer or time limit... In conclusion a FIRST BRITISH PASSPORT it's a night mare...

wow why don't you get your MP involved ? i mean your wait time is surely at the long end of things you should even expect an apology from home office along with your passport.

Write a strongly worded letter to your MP and ask him to chase it up.

best way to find your MP just go here

https://www.writetothem.com/

[runie80]

Hi everyone.

the forum has gone quiet and the few last posts are not very upbeat to say the least.

just contacted home office and spoke to a nice guy
waiting time was not too bad

was informed that the application is still in progress.
as its a first time application i have to wait full 6 weeks period.

There is not much that can be done just wait and see situation.explained him that i have a job to start and i cannot start the job until i have a passport. Unfortunately there is nothing he can do to speed up the process.

so six weeks is the standard now.

wait continues

[malila1000]

I haves applied for my First British Passport on the 29 MAY 2014 (NATURALISATION) received the interview letter on the 11 july 2014 after almost 50 called to the Passport Office requesting 1000 called back with no accurate information (made me feel stupid and silly) went to the interview on the 14.07.2014; been told at the interview to wait 10 days for my passport, which now is almost 3 weeks ago. I have called politely, in anger... Almost begged for an answer or time limit... In conclusion a FIRST BRITISH PASSPORT it's a night mare...

[JJJJJ]

Could anyone confirm whether there would be a sms when the passport get printed?!

Thanks
JJ

[JJJJJ]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalized Citizen)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 25/06/2014
Date application received by IPS: 28/06/2014 (Peterborough)
Date of SMS: can't remember
Date of return of documents: 05/08/14
Date of receipt of interview letter: 05/08/14
Date of Passport Appointment: 07/08/14
Date of Passport Receipt: WAITING

I got an appointment for London Victoria for the very next day. I called at 8 am on 06/08/14 (when the telephone lines open) - so it may be that if you call first thing, you get one of the newly released slots.

They do ask lots of incredibly specific questions - I got asked things like what roads do you walk on as you walk to the train station in the morning, which GP are you registered with, what bank accounts you hold etc.

Good luck all.

I know what you mean, the lady who interviewed me today was grilling me about my change of address in the application and was literally staring at me the whole time. she wanted to even know which bedroom i stay in my flat lol

but could anyone please confirm whether there would be an sms when the passport is printing

[spring123]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalized Citizen)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 25/06/2014
Date application received by IPS: 28/06/2014 (Peterborough)
Date of SMS: can't remember
Date of return of documents: 05/08/14
Date of receipt of interview letter: 05/08/14
Date of Passport Appointment: 07/08/14
Date of Passport Receipt: WAITING

I had followed up in the last week of July to find out what's happening - they did reply on 30 July but I was not any wiser, they simply said it is under examination or something like that, and that it is expected to be processed according to the timelines provided earlier.

After I received my letter, I called them and I got an appointment for London Victoria for the very next day. I called at 8 am on 06/08/14 (when the telephone lines open) - so it may be that if you call first thing, you get one of the newly released slots.

They do ask lots of incredibly specific questions - I got asked things like what roads do you walk on as you walk to the train station in the morning, which GP are you registered with, what bank accounts you hold etc.

Good luck all.

[man4uni]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (1st British Passport)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 6th Aug 2014
Date application received by IPS (sms): Waiting
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: Waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: Waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting

[aboy2014]

Passport for: Minor
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28/06/2014
Date application received by IPS: 01/07/2014
Date of return of documents: 06/08/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: N/A
Date of receipt of passport printing sms:06/08/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 06/08/2014

Thank you Lord!

[passporthell]

I applied a few weeks ago. It turns out I need to travel for a work trip rather urgently. Does anyone have experience of getting expedited return of documents (i.e., original passport) early without cancelling or withdrawing the whole application? I understand that the application will take at least six weeks but I wondered if it was possible to get the original passport back before then.

[MAN1]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send London
Date of application: 11/06/14
Date application received by IPS: 13/06/14 (SMS received on 16/06/14)
Date of return of documents: 04/08/14
Date of receipt of interview letter: 31/07/14
Date of Passport Appointment: 02/08/14
Date of Passport printing SMS: 04/08/14
Date of Passport Receipt: 05/08/14

Thank God Al Mighty, the journey has ended just shy of 4 days from 9 years. Thank you all the members and people who have helped me. You have a big heart and lots of patience. If I could help any one, please feel free to get in touch. God Bless all and best of luck, just don't give up, you'll get there God Willing.

[amara.naveed]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send (ilford london)
Date of application: 26/6/2014
Date application received by IPS: 30/6/2014
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: 6/8/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 9/8/2014 (victoria)
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

the lady told me there are lots of appointments available at london victoria on 9th aug. specially mornings

[egoode]

Finally got asked to go for my interview, I was beginning to worry something was wrong with my application.

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send (Canary Wharf London)
Date of application: 24/06/2014
Date application received by IPS: 30/06/2014 (Peterborough)
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06/08/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 11/08/2014 (Victoria)
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[montooshah]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send (Hounslow london)
Date of application: 01/07/2014
Date application received by IPS: 04/07/2014
Date of SMS/Text : 07/07/2014
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

Its just waiting & waiting for me!!!!!!

[amara.naveed]

hi,
its going to be 6 weeks and haven't heard anything from them

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send (ilford london)
Date of application: 26/6/2014
Date application received by IPS: 30/6/2014
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[dara2k]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 11/06/2014
Date application received by IPS (sms): 16/06/2014
Date of return of documents: 21/07/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 18/07/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 23/07/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 25/07/2014

Thanks for all your help in this forum. I had to chase almost on a alternate day basis. Finally, I completed my journey of immigration.

[kabi]

Hi all, below my timeline, starting to get anxious as close to complete 8 weeks.

Passport for: child 1st passport
Application Type: born in UK from eea national settled
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 12/05/2014
Date application received by IPS: 17/05/2014 in Peterborough
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter:n/a
Date of Passport Appointment: n/a
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

I started to call the general nb after the 4th week and get a call back just to tell me that I still need to wait.
Now it has been a week that I am calling every day and had no call back... staff not helpful at all, hope there is nothing wrong with my application.

[absane]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (overseas... citizen by descent)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: May 13th 2014
Date application received by IPS: May 19th 2014 @ Liverpool office
Date of return of documents: Haven't received
Date of receipt of interview letter: Nothing
Date of Passport Appointment: Nothing
Date of Passport Receipt: August 5th 2014

Long story short: I waited for a long time... got in contact with an MP... had to fill out the form again... received my passport.

Now I am a dual citizen and the journey is over. Thanks everyone and best of luck!

[lea123]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 31st May
Date application received by IPS: 5th June
Date of return of documents: Cant remember, was around the 22nd July
Date of receipt of interview letter: 18th July
Date of Passport Appointment: 2nd August
Date of Passport printing SMS: 4th August
Date of Passport Receipt: 5th August

Good luck everyone!

[19eggs]

Passport for: Adult First Time
Application Type: New
Method of application: Camden Post Office C&S
Date of application: 5th June 2014
Date application received by HMPO: 10th June 2014
Date of return of documents: 24th July 2014 (DX tried to delivery on the 22nd)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 19th July 2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 23rd July
Date SMS Received: 4th Aug 2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 5th Aug 2014

Normally, people receive their passports in a couple of days after the interview, but I received it after 9 working days. The passport office did not have clue about my interview. I called them 4 times and as I said before it could be because my profile was not transferred to the interview office and they had to take a manual interview. Should others also have this issue, then please chase with the passport office 0300 number after 3 days. They will say it will take up to 10 working days but explain the situation about the manual interview.

All the best to others.

[ali_asad_pk]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 30/07/2014
Date application received by IPS: 04/08/2014 (SMS Received)
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[myfinalidy]

Timelines
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 20-06-14
Date of SMS: 27-06
Date of return of documents: 28-07
Date of receipt of interview letter: 27-07
Date of Passport Appointment: 01-08
Date of Passport Receipt: 04-08


Was told London Vic doesnt have slots, so booked Crawley. However, called up following day and a very nice obliging lady booked me and my wife in at London Vic for the following day.

Many thanks for fellow posters for keeping everyone updated.

Thanks,

When you called CRAWLEY for the appointment, were they able to give you the appointment for the next day or are they busy like other Interview centers?

[vnadgir]

Timelines
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 20-06-14
Date of SMS: 27-06
Date of return of documents: 28-07
Date of receipt of interview letter: 27-07
Date of Passport Appointment: 01-08
Date of Passport Receipt: 04-08


Was told London Vic doesnt have slots, so booked Crawley. However, called up following day and a very nice obliging lady booked me and my wife in at London Vic for the following day.

Many thanks for fellow posters for keeping everyone updated.

Thanks,