British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[NOG]

Method of Application: PO Check & Send
Date of Application: 11/04/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 12/04/2014
Date of SMS Received: 16/04/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: NOT RECEIVED
Date of Return of Documents: 08/05/2014 - Missed DX delivery so 09/05/2014
Date of Interview Booked: 20/05/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: Missed DX delivery on 22/05/2014. Collected at London Victoria PP Office on 28/05/2014

[khanjaan]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New first adult passport
Method of application: Check & Send or Postal Hackney
Date of application: 23/05/14
Date application received by IPS: 28/05/14
SMS Received : 28/05/14
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[KimF]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalised)
Method of application: Check and Send Service
Date of application: 07/05/2014
Date application received by IPS: 09/05/2014
Date of SMS Received: 12/05/2014
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: 28/05/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 04/06/2014 Victoria
Date of Passport Receipt:

[go-fish]

Does the interview appointment agent send any paper letter or email to confirm the booking? I have not received any letter or email so far.

[trigger]

The last update on my passport application timeline (until I repeat the whole process (extension, ILR et al) in a few years' time for my wife):

• Passport for: Adult
  Application Type: New
  Method of application: Check & Send
  
  Date of application: 22/04/2014
  Date of receipt by IPS: 28/04/2014 (SMS received)
  Date of receipt of interview letter: 16/05/2014 (letter dated 14/05/2014)
  Date of passport appointment: 20/05/2014
  Date of passport receipt: 27/05/2014 (missed DX delivery attempt on 22/05/2014)
  Date of return of documents: 28/05/2014 (missed DX delivery attempt on 23/05/2014)

Thank you to everyone who posted their timelines here as well as in the naturalisation topics; it has been most helpful and I am very grateful.

[saayinla]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult First (Naturalization)
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and Send
Date of application: 29th April 2014
Date application received by IPS: 2nd May 2014
Text Message Received: NEVER (found out about the application receipt by calling the 0300 call centre)
Date of return of documents: awaiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: awaiting
Date of Passport Appointment: awaiting
Date of Passport Receipt: awaiting

I am a frequent traveler (on business) and I've had to submit my current passport with the application. now i read in the news that passport office has a backlog of 300,000 applications. I am really worried as being stuck here can have damaging repercussions for my project and consequently for the career.

I called the 0300 call centre and requested them if by any means the application can be prioritized but it seems that's not possible for first application.

any useful advice from members of forum please? it will be highly appreciated.

I applied on 24th April 2014 and I just spoke to Durham office. They were saying it has not been looked at yet. Due to high volume of application. My point was why then other people applications who applied after me are getting interview letters. They were giving lame excuses they cant comment on other people applications bla bla bla

What phone number did you use to contact the Durham office?

I phoned the 0300 number that directed me to the central HMPO call centre yesterday and requested that my application be withdrawn so that I can get my Australian passport back, but they refused saying that my application was still on track to be processed within six weeks.

I find this difficult to believe as it was submitted on 22nd April and is still "awaiting examination." People that have posted have been waiting longer, so there is no chance it will be completed by next week. I need my Australian passport as I'm due to fly to the World Cup on 13th June and there is still a slim chance that I could get a Brazilian visa in time, otherwise I stand to lose thousands of GBP in lost flights, match tickets and accommodation pre-booked.

Thanks in advance for your help

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult First (Naturalization)
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and Send
Date of application: 29th April 2014
Date application received by IPS: 2nd May 2014
Text Message Received: NEVER (found out about the application receipt by calling the 0300 call centre)
Date of return of documents: awaiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: awaiting
Date of Passport Appointment: awaiting
Date of Passport Receipt: awaiting

I am a frequent traveler (on business) and I've had to submit my current passport with the application. now i read in the news that passport office has a backlog of 300,000 applications. I am really worried as being stuck here can have damaging repercussions for my project and consequently for the career.

I called the 0300 call centre and requested them if by any means the application can be prioritized but it seems that's not possible for first application.

any useful advice from members of forum please? it will be highly appreciated.

I applied on 24th April 2014 and I just spoke to Durham office. They were saying it has not been looked at yet. Due to high volume of application. My point was why then other people applications who applied after me are getting interview letters. They were giving lame excuses they cant comment on other people applications bla bla bla

Hi both,

I applied before both of you on the 11th of March and My application was delivered next day, I had my interview on the 12th of April and here I am still awaiting the passport. I contacted my MP about a week ago and still waiting for further information after my letter was acknowledged.

[Wrightfamily]

4 Passport applications as follows:

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28/05/2014
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: Change in name
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28/05/2014
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

Passport for: Minor
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28/05/2014
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: n/a
Date of Passport Appointment: n/a
Date of Passport Receipt:

Passport for: Minor
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28/05/2014
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: n/a
Date of Passport Appointment: n/a
Date of Passport Receipt:

[shaunc]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult First (Naturalization)
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and Send
Date of application: 29th April 2014
Date application received by IPS: 2nd May 2014
Text Message Received: NEVER (found out about the application receipt by calling the 0300 call centre)
Date of return of documents: awaiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: awaiting
Date of Passport Appointment: awaiting
Date of Passport Receipt: awaiting

I am a frequent traveler (on business) and I've had to submit my current passport with the application. now i read in the news that passport office has a backlog of 300,000 applications. I am really worried as being stuck here can have damaging repercussions for my project and consequently for the career.

I called the 0300 call centre and requested them if by any means the application can be prioritized but it seems that's not possible for first application.

any useful advice from members of forum please? it will be highly appreciated.

I applied on 24th April 2014 and I just spoke to Durham office. They were saying it has not been looked at yet. Due to high volume of application. My point was why then other people applications who applied after me are getting interview letters. They were giving lame excuses they cant comment on other people applications bla bla bla

What phone number did you use to contact the Durham office?

I phoned the 0300 number that directed me to the central HMPO call centre yesterday and requested that my application be withdrawn so that I can get my Australian passport back, but they refused saying that my application was still on track to be processed within six weeks.

I find this difficult to believe as it was submitted on 22nd April and is still "awaiting examination." People that have posted have been waiting longer, so there is no chance it will be completed by next week. I need my Australian passport as I'm due to fly to the World Cup on 13th June and there is still a slim chance that I could get a Brazilian visa in time, otherwise I stand to lose thousands of GBP in lost flights, match tickets and accommodation pre-booked.

Thanks in advance for your help

[jotter]

Passport for: Child
Application Type: 1st passport
Basis: Settled status of parent (EEA Permanent Residency)
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 27/05/2014
Date application received by Passport Office (post tracking): 28/05/2014 (Durham office)
SMS received:
Payment taken:
Date of return of documents:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[BackTrack]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult First (Naturalization)
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and Send
Date of application: 29th April 2014
Date application received by IPS: 2nd May 2014
Text Message Received: NEVER (found out about the application receipt by calling the 0300 call centre)
Date of return of documents: awaiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: awaiting
Date of Passport Appointment: awaiting
Date of Passport Receipt: awaiting

I am a frequent traveler (on business) and I've had to submit my current passport with the application. now i read in the news that passport office has a backlog of 300,000 applications. I am really worried as being stuck here can have damaging repercussions for my project and consequently for the career.

I called the 0300 call centre and requested them if by any means the application can be prioritized but it seems that's not possible for first application.

any useful advice from members of forum please? it will be highly appreciated.

I applied on 24th April 2014 and I just spoke to Durham office. They were saying it has not been looked at yet. Due to high volume of application. My point was why then other people applications who applied after me are getting interview letters. They were giving lame excuses they cant comment on other people applications bla bla bla

[ah_kassem]

Application Type: New, first adult passport
Method of application: Check and send (london)
Date of application: 01/05/2014
Date SMS Received: never recieved one
Date of return of documents: Pending
Date of receipt of interview letter: 22/05/2014
Date of interview appointment: 29/05/2014
Date of SMS that Passport is being printed: pending
Date of Passport Receipt: pending

[AlexClark75]

Hi

I am senidng my passport appliation tomorrow, do i need to send my Indian passport aling with the application?

Thanks

Someone answer your question before, Please read very carefully all you need attach with your form.

aplication form, 2 photos, your current passport, certificate of naturalization

Please read : https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-adult-pa ... pplication

[reddy009]

Hi

I am senidng my passport appliation tomorrow, do i need to send my Indian passport aling with the application?

Thanks

[NOG]

Anyone who has collected their passport from the Passport Office at London Victoria, can you please tell me what time is best to collect? Thanks.

[murmur]

20/05/2014 I've got British sitizenship certificate

Application Timeline for my passport
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send or Postal
Date of application: 27/05/2014
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[mgoblue]

Passport for: Myself
Application Type: First Adult Passport (Overseas Applicant: Australian National who is British Citizen by descent, applying from the USA)
Method of application: Online
Date of application submission: 11/04/2014
Date application received by HPMO(Durham): ~21/04/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: None
Date of return of documents: None
Date of Passport Appointment: None
Date of Passport Receipt: None

I have been tracking my application through HMPO online system and the status has been "Declaration form received, being processed" for over a month now. Don't have the luxury of calling the HMPO as hold times of 45 minutes and international calls don't mix. Kind of unsure what to do as others on this forum have applied after me and already received their passport. I think it may just be that the Durham office is especially swamped. I know that when I applied it said expect to wait at least six weeks, but now the site says at least ten weeks...

Has anyone successfully requested that their documents be returned to them immediately, without having to withdraw the application? Why can they not just make copies of the documents as soon as they receive them and then return the originals immediately? I don't really understand why they need to hold on to my Australian passport for 6 weeks.

[bondovine]

Passport for: Family (Me and Mrs)
Application Type: First Adult Passport(s)
Method of application: ONLINE
Date of application: 30/04/2014
Date application received by HPMO(Peterborough) (post tracking): 07/05/2014
SMS received: NONE (yet)
Date of receipt of interview letter: PENDING
Date of return of documents: PENDING
Date of Passport Appointment: PENDING
Date of Passport Receipt: PENDING

Status Online: Declaration form received, being processed

My Status:

[trigger]

Updated passport application timeline below:

• Passport for: Adult
  Application Type: New
  Method of application: Check & Send
  
  Date of application: 22/04/2014
  Date of receipt by IPS: 28/04/2014 (SMS received)
  Date of return of documents: -
  Date of receipt of interview letter: 16/05/2014 (letter dated 14/05/2014)
  Date of passport appointment: 20/05/2014
  Date of passport receipt: 27/05/2014 (missed DX delivery attempt on 22/05/2014)

[ah_kassem]

Application Type: New, first adult passport
Method of application: Check and send (london)
Date of application: 01/05/2014
Date SMS Received: never recieved one
Date of return of documents: Pending
Date of receipt of interview letter: 22/05/2014
Date of interview appointment: pending
Date of SMS that Passport is being printed: pending
Date of Passport Receipt: pending

I have never recieved an SMS is that unusual??

we recieved the interview letter on 22/05 and we havebeen trying to call to book interview since then.

[seyi]

So I applied on 22nd April, Received SMS text on 25th April but still no interview letter.

I rang Durham Office today and the lady said she's not sure I will even get a letter by next week she said if you lucky properly I should get something week commence 9th June. That means over 6 weeks of applying.

Anyone is this situation or know what I can do. This is just really frustrating

[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: Awaiting
Date of Return of Documents: Awaiting
Date of Interview booked: Awaiting
Date of Passports received: Awaiting

[whynot]

Method of Application: Post Office check & send
Date of Application: 24/04/2014
Application for: Myself
Date of SMS Received:28/04/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter:16/05/2014
Date of Return of Documents: still waiting
Date of Interview booked:20/05/2014
Date of Passports received:23/05/2014
Thanks a lot every body and specially this forum.
I am still waiting for my documents which is not returned to me
I am bit worry,Any one have the same experience or suggestions please???

apparently your supporting documents get back to you 12 weeks after your application is done so wait 2 weeks.

[whynot]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult First (Naturalization)
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and Send
Date of application: 29th April 2014
Date application received by IPS: 2nd May 2014
Text Message Received: NEVER (found out about the application receipt by calling the 0300 call centre)
Date of return of documents: awaiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: awaiting
Date of Passport Appointment: awaiting
Date of Passport Receipt: awaiting

I am a frequent traveler (on business) and I've had to submit my current passport with the application. now i read in the news that passport office has a backlog of 300,000 applications. I am really worried as being stuck here can have damaging repercussions for my project and consequently for the career.

I called the 0300 call centre and requested them if by any means the application can be prioritized but it seems that's not possible for first application.

any useful advice from members of forum please? it will be highly appreciated.

you and me we have the same date of sending and being received by HMPS...I did not get the sms either and when i called them today they said that i should be receiving my interview letter any time now. i am so desperate

[BlueBull]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult First (Naturalization)
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and Send
Date of application: 29th April 2014
Date application received by IPS: 2nd May 2014
Text Message Received: NEVER (found out about the application receipt by calling the 0300 call centre)
Date of return of documents: awaiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: awaiting
Date of Passport Appointment: awaiting
Date of Passport Receipt: awaiting

I am a frequent traveler (on business) and I've had to submit my current passport with the application. now i read in the news that passport office has a backlog of 300,000 applications. I am really worried as being stuck here can have damaging repercussions for my project and consequently for the career.

I called the 0300 call centre and requested them if by any means the application can be prioritized but it seems that's not possible for first application.

any useful advice from members of forum please? it will be highly appreciated.

[tunjy]

Passport for: A family
Application Type: First time (naturalised citizen)
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 21/05/2014
Date application received by IPS (post tracking): 22/05/2014
SMS received: 26/05/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of return of documents:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt: