British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[SAMIRZA]

I called the Liverpool office and the kind lady I spoke with was kind enough to give me my application ref, so she said to call 0300 again and request a call back and I am expecting someone to call me back in 48 hours , for the second time![/quote]


Hi,

I am calling since last week i.e. 22-04-2014 to 0300. Every time they used to tell me the same thing that I will received a call from Liverpool Office within next 48 Hours. But no call from Liverpool Office and the Passport Application Status is same i.e. (Under Examination).[/quote]


Hi Saaniyal

I have called many times but no response and same reply from the agent i.e Under Examination. My last call was on Saturday (03-05-2014). Please let me know did you received any call from Liverpool Office and did you received your original supporting documents back before or after interview. Take Care

[NOG]

https://www.gov.uk/passport-interview-office

Thank you, but is there a complete list? As mentioned previously, this link is a search facility to search for the nearest interview office by postcode. I am looking for a complete list of all interview offices.

http://maps.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/M ... iewoffices

Many thanks for this. Is it also true that one can book the appointment at ANY one of these offices?

[teenboy]

https://www.gov.uk/passport-interview-office

Thank you, but is there a complete list? As mentioned previously, this link is a search facility to search for the nearest interview office by postcode. I am looking for a complete list of all interview offices.

http://maps.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/M ... iewoffices

[NOG]

https://www.gov.uk/passport-interview-office

Thank you, but is there a complete list? As mentioned previously, this link is a search facility to search for the nearest interview office by postcode. I am looking for a complete list of all interview offices.

[milan69]

https://www.gov.uk/passport-interview-office

[NOG]

Is it true that the passport interview can be booked at any of the passport interview offices in the UK? Where can I find the complete list of all passport interview offices? On the .gov website I can just search for the nearest interview office by postcode, but where can I find the complete list of offices? Many thanks

[emmsy604]

jessnst could I just ask which passport office your application was at? I too am waiting for my passport overseas

Update. All documents received after 2 weeks of panicking, many calls and correspondence (all in vain as they can just tell me my application is being processed, even though I now realised I called on the day that my documents were actually sent out!)

Am getting worried as I haven't heard back re my application. Have called several times to enquire about it, and all they can tell me is that the application is with the examiners. A gentleman told me that if I haven't heard back, then all is in order and it should be with me in 6 weeks. I need to travel 1 May, and really need my passport back before then. 6 weeks will be up 23 April and would be great if I get back my supporting documents by then, but worried if I don't. Especially as I have not received any communications including need for an interview. Another shout out to anyone who has applied first time from abroad and can share their experience please?

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Courier (Overseas)
Date of application: 6 March 2014
Date application received by IPS: 12 March 2014 (although courier indicated receipt and signed on 10 March 2014)
Date of return of documents: 25 April 2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: None
Date of Passport Appointment: None
Date of Passport Receipt: 29 April 2014 (attempted first delivery on 28 April 2014)

Update: called on 3 April to enquire, as am planning local travel and wanted to plan around my interview dates. I was told that they can only tell that it is with the examiners in Liverpool office, and not sure how long it would take. I need my original passport back before 1 May.

Has anyone else applied for first passport whilst abroad? How long did it take you to get the first interview and subsequently to get the passport if you pass the interview?

[A A Butt]

Date of receipt of interview letter: 30.May.2014(both Adult)

I believe you mean 30.April.2014

Thanks for the correction

[A A Butt]

By the way do you know when they had recived your application? mine was on 07 April they sent the text.

I have received text on 8th, so similar timelines, good luck.

Passport for: 2 Adults + 2 Children
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 02nd April 2014
Date application received by IPS: 07 April 2014
Date of return of documents: 1st.May.2014 for both Adult children: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: 30.April.2014(both Adult)
Date of Passport Appointment: 02.May.2014(both Adult) Chelmsford
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting (Children & both Ault)

[humanvoid]

I had an passport interview last Saturday, all went well, had a nice chat in relaxed env., however struggled with some questions like my daughter's nursery teacher. So if anyone's got kids going to nursery and school, make sure you know their names up to the heads. Apart from that, pretty same questions as you've seen on this forum.

Any questions, feel free to ask. I'll post my timelines once received passport and other docs (missed DX delivery).

[man4uni]

Date of receipt of interview letter: 30.May.2014(both Adult)

I believe you mean 30.April.2014

[A A Butt]

By the way do you know when they had recived your application? mine was on 07 April they sent the text.

I have received text on 8th, so similar timelines, good luck.

Passport for: 2 Adults + 2 Children
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 02nd April 2014
Date application received by IPS: 07 April 2014
Date of return of documents: 1st.May.2014 for both Adult children: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: 30.May.2014(both Adult)
Date of Passport Appointment: 02.May.2014(both Adult) Chelmsford
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting (Children & both Ault)

[dadageer]

OK I went to the interview today and I am glad it all went fine. There is nothing to worry about and they just want to confirm you are who you say you are. Just the same usual questions about your accounts, addresses, family etc. Make sure you know your area well where you live as I was asked quite a few questions about my vicinity. Interview lasted in less than ten minutes and then we had a chit chat on terrible weather (rain) and shared our thoughts about when summer will arrive.

Update:


Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New, first adult passport
Method of application: Special Delivery (Self)
Date of application: 02.04.2014
Date application received by IPS: 8AM 03.04.2014 (Royal Mail Proof)
Date SMS Received: 04.04.2014
Date of deduction of fees: 07-04-2014
Date of return of documents: 29-04-2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 26-04-14
Date of Passport Appointment: 01-05-2014
Date of Passport Receipt: Pending

Not sure if everyone gets this but I received a text from HMPO saying that my new passport is getting printed and should arrive in next few days....

Such a relief...seems like all went fine in the interview... Not received it yet, bank holiday may have delayed things here for me!

[teenboy]

I had a call from the passport office yesterday asking me to confirm my address after being asked two security questions - my date of birth and town of birth. Is this normal? Something to be worried about? When I asked, when the documents would be returned, I was told that they do not know.

Multiple people assigned for each application at different stage. So, it is expected.

I will check other application timeline and if it exceeds 2 weeks then will call the HMPO. otherwise I won't bother.

[NOG]

I had a call from the passport office yesterday asking me to confirm my address after being asked two security questions - my date of birth and town of birth. Is this normal? Something to be worried about? When I asked, when the documents would be returned, I was told that they do not know.

[aquarius]

Hi Aquarius,

They didnt call u for an interview?

Regards

no u have to book urself with reference number on ur letter. u can choose ur own location as well. try to choose earliest one if u can

[jmehmud]

Hi Aquarius,

They didnt call u for an interview?

Regards

[aquarius]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 09/04/2014
Date application received by IPS: 15/04/2014
Date of return of documents: 03/05/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 08/05/2014
Date of Passport Receipt:N/A

[rickyrafe777]

Application Timeline

Passport for: Minor
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 07/04/2014
Date application received by IPS: 09/04/2014
Date of return of documents: 02/05/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt: 02/05/2014

congrts

[skahmed]

Application Timeline

Passport for: Minor
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 07/04/2014
Date application received by IPS: 09/04/2014
Date of return of documents: 02/05/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt: 02/05/2014

[ssingh6]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New Jumbo
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 02/05/2014
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[ISHamid]

Passport for: Adult Application
Type: New Naturalised
Method of application: Check and Send Service (Canary Wharf, London)
Date of application: 14-04-2014
Date sms received : 18-04-2014
Date of return of documents: N/A
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt: N/A

[ISHamid]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New, first adult passport
Method of application: Check & Send from Whitechapel Road Post Office
Date of application: 10 April 2014
Date application received by IPS: 15 April 2014
Date of return of documents: N/A
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt: N/A

22 days since the SMS, no news. Should I start getting worried?

I am guessing befween the 15th of April and the 2nd of May only 17 days and not 22!

[milan69]

I have similar time line Rambo, no need to worry as I expect to be receiving the interview letter some time next week.

[rambo2014]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New, first adult passport
Method of application: Check & Send from Whitechapel Road Post Office
Date of application: 10 April 2014
Date application received by IPS: 15 April 2014
Date of return of documents: N/A
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt: N/A

22 days since the SMS, no news. Should I start getting worried?