British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[techie_09]

Type of Passport: 1st Adult passport * 2
Date Applied: 10/05/2014 via posstoffice check and send

15/05/2014: received at Durham office (the blackhole) - came to know about it after posting online progress enquiry

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Waiting
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23/06/2014: Called Durham office, not examined yet, asked to call them on 27/06 when it will be 6 weeks + 1 day from the time they have received it and then may be they can write a note!!

26/06/2014: Called passport enquiry line, a nice guy took all the details, kept me on wait and spoke to Durham office, told me Durham advised nothing can be done but to wait

27/06/2014: Wrote to my MP. Prompt reply from my MP saying I am being a bit unfair to escalate this immediately after 6 weeks as we all know there is a unusual demand (no reward for guessing which political party he is from). He ended the letter saying his office will enquire and see that there is not a problem with our applications.

01/07/2014: Called Durham office, interview leters have been sent today. Got reference numbers on phone and booked passport interview on 07/07/2014.

Hi Akash,

Can you please tell me the email id from which you received response for Online progress enquiry? I received email reply from ukpa@reply.co.uk.

Regards

[reddy009]

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/t ... our-rights

[Jordiie]

So today was the day I needed my passport, did it come? Did it heck, looked online last night it said dispatched then got a text today saying it's being printed, there so full of lies it's unbelievable, & then I ring them this morning and the courrier hasn't even picked it up yet. Now I've had to pay £150 to change my flight and wasted 4 days holiday from work.
But it Should be here this week so I guess that's the end of this disgusting service.
Good luck everyone

[reddy009]

Could you please send me the template to write to MP?

Thanks

[akash08]

Type of Passport: 1st Adult passport * 2
Date Applied: 10/05/2014 via posstoffice check and send

15/05/2014: received at Durham office (the blackhole) - came to know about it after posting online progress enquiry

.................
Waiting
..................
23/06/2014: Called Durham office, not examined yet, asked to call them on 27/06 when it will be 6 weeks + 1 day from the time they have received it and then may be they can write a note!!

26/06/2014: Called passport enquiry line, a nice guy took all the details, kept me on wait and spoke to Durham office, told me Durham advised nothing can be done but to wait

27/06/2014: Wrote to my MP. Prompt reply from my MP saying I am being a bit unfair to escalate this immediately after 6 weeks as we all know there is a unusual demand (no reward for guessing which political party he is from). He ended the letter saying his office will enquire and see that there is not a problem with our applications.

01/07/2014: Called Durham office, interview leters have been sent today. Got reference numbers on phone and booked passport interview on 07/07/2014.

[Somudro]

Passport for: 2 Adult (naturalised) and 1 Children (Born in UK)
Application Type: New / First time
Method of application: Special delivery
Date of application: 01/07/2014
Date of application Received:
Date of SMS that application was received:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of passport interview:
Date of SMS confirming passport is being printed:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[jetliu2000]

I applied my first adult passport on 20 May 2014 by check and send, to Durham office. not heard anything yet.

Who have the telephone number for Durham office ONLY ? So that I can call them today. Thanks Or if you have any suggestions for me?

[AndyAndy]

It is all done! We got our passports!

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New, Naturalized
Method of application: Post Office Check & Send Service, Canary Wharf, London.
Date of application: 23/05/2014
Date of SMS received: 28/05/2014
Date application received by IPS: 28/05/2014 by Peterborough Passport Office, I had to do online equerry
Date of return of documents: 24/06/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 21/06/2014 (dated 19/06/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 23/06/2014 (London Victoria)
Date of Passport Printing SMS received: 30/06/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 30/06/2014


Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New, Naturalized
Method of application: Post Office Check & Send Service, Canary Wharf, London.
Date of application: 23/05/2014
Date of SMS received: never
Date application received by IPS: 27/05/2014 by Peterborough Passport Office, I had to do online equerry
Date of return of documents: 24/06/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 21/06/2014 (dated 19/06/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 23/06/2014 (London Victoria)
Date of Passport Printing SMS received: 30/06/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 30/06/2014

[beebritish]

Update: FINALLY!!
Application Type: Naturalisation first adult British passport
Method of application: Post Office: Check and Send
Date of application: 16/5/14
Date application received by IPS: 21/5/14
Date of return of documents: 24/06/14
Date of receipt of interview letter: 18/06/14 (dated 16/06)
Date of Passport Appointment: 28/06/14 (I wanted a Saturday appointment at Crawley's office, they told me I can be as picky as I want!)
Date of Passport Receipt: 30/06/14

Date of SMS received that passport it being printed: 30/06/14

[powerfox]

Dear members, i am new on this forum and reason came here is is to get some advice(based on opinion and experience). I was convicted in april 2008 for fare evasion, paid fine which was issued by the court. later checked my crb eveything came clear propably due to the fact that it non recordable offence now my question is would they take this into account when assesing good character requirement?.
My second issue is related 1st course of conduct warning which i recieved in this may, this is not one those warning which becomes part of PNC AS THEre is no admission of guilt. Please let me know if i can apply for BC next month.

No, you should be fine.

[tod]

Had another call back at 5 saying my passports in a que to be printed, and then the woman said you probably won't have it Tomorrow, she was so rude, don't know how they get away with it but looks like my holiday has now been ruined, I gave them 8 weeks to process it aswell. Anyone traveling soon would advise you give them 10 weeks as half of them don't know there head from there bottom!

I have not heard from them till since 23 now but was happy for you but still hope you can make it !!!!

[Jordiie]

Had another call back at 5 saying my passports in a que to be printed, and then the woman said you probably won't have it Tomorrow, she was so rude, don't know how they get away with it but looks like my holiday has now been ruined, I gave them 8 weeks to process it aswell. Anyone traveling soon would advise you give them 10 weeks as half of them don't know there head from there bottom!

[jah79]

Type of Application: Adult First (Naturalization)
Method of Application: Post Office check & send
Date of Application: 16/05/2014
Date of SMS Received: 22/05/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 18/06/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 20/06/2014
Date of Interview booked: 27/06/2014
Date of Passports received: 30/06/2014

ALL DONE

[AndyAndy]

2 passport applications (the latest change is in bold):

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New, Naturalized
Method of application: Post Office Check & Send Service, Canary Wharf, London.
Date of application: 23/05/2014
Date of SMS received: 28/05/2014
Date application received by IPS: 28/05/2014 by Peterborough Passport Office, I had to do online equerry
Date of return of documents: 24/06/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 21/06/2014 (dated 19/06/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 23/06/2014 (London Victoria)
Date of Passport Printing SMS received: 30/06/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: awaiting


Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New, Naturalized
Method of application: Post Office Check & Send Service, Canary Wharf, London.
Date of application: 23/05/2014
Date of SMS received: never
Date application received by IPS: 27/05/2014 by Peterborough Passport Office, I had to do online equerry
Date of return of documents: 24/06/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 21/06/2014 (dated 19/06/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 23/06/2014 (London Victoria)
Date of Passport Printing SMS received: 30/06/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: awaiting

[beebritish]

Update:
Application Type: Naturalisation first adult British passport
Method of application: Post Office: Check and Send
Date of application: 16/5/14
Date application received by IPS: 21/5/14
Date of return of documents: 24/06/14
Date of receipt of interview letter: 18/06/14 (dated 16/06)
Date of Passport Appointment: 28/06/14 (I wanted a Saturday appointment at Crawley's office, they told me I can be as picky as I want!)
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting

Date of SMS received that passport it being printed: 30/06/14

[Jordiie]

Well just rang them again and was advised on a callback, and to my surprise 5 minutes later I recived the call and was advised that my passports been cleared now and sent for printing which can take 24 hours and then the courrier to deliver it is 24-48 hours, and I have 32 hours till I fly (Wednesday morning) so looks like I might be able to make it hopefully. Many thanks to all the people who've helped and good luck to everyone else

[lynxukauq]

Passport for: 1 Child
Application Type: First Passport
Method of application: Recorded Special Delivery by post
Date of application: 27/05/2014
Date of SMS that application was received: 30/05/2014 (Peterborough Office)
Date of return of documents: Waiting...
Date of passport interview: N/A
Date of SMS confirming passport is being printed: 30/06/14
Date of Passport Receipt: 30/06/14

Update: Rang Passport Office Helpline first, was told that it is under examination. After reading couple of post decided to rang Peterborough Passport Office on 0845 601 5549 at 9 AM (took me over 20 minutes to get through after being on hold), spoke to a nice lady who was having issue with her system at first, took my phone number and advised to call me back. She called me back in about 10 minutes, told me that she is going to bump my application up and get the examiner to contact me. The examiner contacted me back at about 4 PM and told me that she has examined all the documents and everything is fine and she is going to issue the Passport today which I should get it sometime next week.

I had no travel plans at the moment but I did tell them that I am flying out next Saturday just to observe what they do.

It is evidently clear that there is a backlog of application at the moment and if someone certainly has urgent need of travel, wait for the standard guideline time to pass by or call the Helpline first to check if it is under examination and then call the relevant Passport Office and just advise them of the travel plans. That should speed up the process for you.

All the best.

Update: Passport was delivered today

[AndyAndy]

Had my Passport interview Monday (23rd) June and still not heard anything back from it regarding the delivery, been promised 3 callbacks not had one and just rang them again today and they still don't know anything about it. There all so clueless I fly out on Wednesday the 2nd and was quite hopeful it would come but now it looks like I'll be loosing money. Also my interview was done on manual paperwork as there systems were down and I was told this would not effect my passport time, obviously lied to again. Wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them.

Hey Jordiie , I gave my interview on the 23rd in London Victoria and the system was down too and they took a picture and did every thing manually and I have called twice since then but they had no idea what going on and I was told showing its in the process and has not gone for printing yet . I am worried sick too as most people get there new passport mostly on the fourth day . GOD Help us all .

Hi, several people on this forum have the same problem. I had my interview on 21st in London Victoria, the system was down, they also did everything manually. I called the helpline, only after been transferred to "Progress Team" I was told that my passport is due for delivery today ! It seems like there is "Passport printing" backlog from London Victoria office. I hope your passport will be sent before you travel.

My original post is http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... l#p1052485

[babyface123]

Dear members, i am new on this forum and reason came here is is to get some advice(based on opinion and experience). I was convicted in april 2008 for fare evasion, paid fine which was issued by the court. later checked my crb eveything came clear propably due to the fact that it non recordable offence now my question is would they take this into account when assesing good character requirement?.
My second issue is related 1st course of conduct warning which i recieved in this may, this is not one those warning which becomes part of PNC AS THEre is no admission of guilt. Please let me know if i can apply for BC next month.

Hi Rojo86
I think you should wait another year but that's my opinion, I would advice you seek advice from a solicitor just to be on the safe side and also to prevent refusal but I don't know if anyone on this forum has a better advice.

[reddy009]

Passport for: 1 Adult
Application Type: New / First time
Method of application: Postal Check & Send to Peterborough
Date of application: 31/05/2014
Date of SMS that application was received: 04/06/2014
Date of return of documents: N/A
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of passport interview: N/A
Date of SMS confirming passport is being printed: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt:

Its been 4 weeks so far, i tried to contact passport office they said its on examination process.i dont know how long they will take.

Thanks

[tod]

Had my Passport interview Monday (23rd) June and still not heard anything back from it regarding the delivery, been promised 3 callbacks not had one and just rang them again today and they still don't know anything about it. There all so clueless I fly out on Wednesday the 2nd and was quite hopeful it would come but now it looks like I'll be loosing money. Also my interview was done on manual paperwork as there systems were down and I was told this would not effect my passport time, obviously lied to again. Wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them.

Hey Jordiie , I gave my interview on the 23rd in London Victoria and the system was down too and they took a picture and did every thing manually and I have called twice since then but they had no idea what going on and I was told showing its in the process and has not gone for printing yet . I am worried sick too as most people get there new passport mostly on the fourth day . GOD Help us all .

[Jordiie]

Had my Passport interview Monday (23rd) June and still not heard anything back from it regarding the delivery, been promised 3 callbacks not had one and just rang them again today and they still don't know anything about it. There all so clueless I fly out on Wednesday the 2nd and was quite hopeful it would come but now it looks like I'll be loosing money. Also my interview was done on manual paperwork as there systems were down and I was told this would not effect my passport time, obviously lied to again. Wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them.

[majamcr]

Finally received my passport today! This is the end of my immigration journey. Many thanks to everybody contributing useful info to this great forum, and special thanks to the moderators and the gurus!

Passport for: 1 Adult and 2 Children
Application Type: New / First time
Method of application: Postal Check & Send to Liverpool
Date of application: 02/05/2014
Date of SMS that application was received: 08/05/2014
Date of return of documents: 19/06/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 18/06/2014 (letter dated 16/06/2014)
Date of passport interview: 21/06/2014
Date of SMS confirming passport is being printed: NONE (Children), 23/06/2014(Adult)
Date of Passport Receipt: 18/06/2014 (Children), 28/06/2014 - first delivery attempt on 24/06/2014 (Adult)

[rojo86]

Dear members, i am new on this forum and reason came here is is to get some advice(based on opinion and experience). I was convicted in april 2008 for fare evasion, paid fine which was issued by the court. later checked my crb eveything came clear propably due to the fact that it non recordable offence now my question is would they take this into account when assesing good character requirement?.
My second issue is related 1st course of conduct warning which i recieved in this may, this is not one those warning which becomes part of PNC AS THEre is no admission of guilt. Please let me know if i can apply for BC next month.

[babyface123]

I need your advice please,I applied for first son's passport May 1st,I called them yesterday but I was informed they have sent a letter requesting for my entry Passport into the UK,which I don't have,I came in illegal.i had already sent my current passport with right of abode.what shall I write back to them?

Hi I think you should send the first passport that you came in the uk with whether you were illegal or not, because they want to know that time you say you came in the country it the true, I was refused and went home on my first passport but I send it anyway, so please send it