British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[shak80]

Method of Application: Post office check and send (Self + Wife) - Adult new passport for both.
Date of Application: 06/03/2014 (applied same day after ceremony)
Date of SMS Received: 10/03/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 18/03/2014 dated 16/03/2014 (surprised because letter dated is for Sunday)
Date of Return of Documents: waiting
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 28/03/2014 (just called today around 7 pm but earliest date is 28/03/14 for London and Chelmsford office as well - which is really long for only interview)
Date of Passport Receipt: too early

I am travelling on 6/4/2014 so bit tensed to get current passport back in time but HMPO turn around very quick and likely after interview on 28/03/14 will get UK passport as well before I fly.

Thanks every one to help by sharing experience on this forum. Best luck to all who are still waiting.
Brij

Dear all,
If any one can guide
As per majority timeline when we get interview letter - within couple of days we get our documents back as well. I have appointment on Friday 28/03/14 and I am travelling on 6/4/14. I got my interview letter dated 16/03/14 and received on 18/03/14. I have no issue if we do not get British passport from HMPO in time. But I am very concerned about to get our current Indian passport back asap. I called today HMPO customer advice line and they are saying they will held documents until interview and after interview it can take 7-10 days to get my documents back.
Is there any way I can collect personally from Peterborough office who is handling my application (my naturalisation certi and Indian passport). If yes then please advice how and which number or contact I need to speak with.
Any input much appreciated.

Thanks
Brij

Hi
I think you will get your both passports back before travelling.
Normally after interview they post your passport in 2/3 working days.

[brij4134]

Method of Application: Post office check and send (Self + Wife) - Adult new passport for both.
Date of Application: 06/03/2014 (applied same day after ceremony)
Date of SMS Received: 10/03/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 18/03/2014 dated 16/03/2014 (surprised because letter dated is for Sunday)
Date of Return of Documents: waiting
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 28/03/2014 (just called today around 7 pm but earliest date is 28/03/14 for London and Chelmsford office as well - which is really long for only interview)
Date of Passport Receipt: too early

I am travelling on 6/4/2014 so bit tensed to get current passport back in time but HMPO turn around very quick and likely after interview on 28/03/14 will get UK passport as well before I fly.

Thanks every one to help by sharing experience on this forum. Best luck to all who are still waiting.
Brij

Dear all,
If any one can guide
As per majority timeline when we get interview letter - within couple of days we get our documents back as well. I have appointment on Friday 28/03/14 and I am travelling on 6/4/14. I got my interview letter dated 16/03/14 and received on 18/03/14. I have no issue if we do not get British passport from HMPO in time. But I am very concerned about to get our current Indian passport back asap. I called today HMPO customer advice line and they are saying they will held documents until interview and after interview it can take 7-10 days to get my documents back.
Is there any way I can collect personally from Peterborough office who is handling my application (my naturalisation certi and Indian passport). If yes then please advice how and which number or contact I need to speak with.
Any input much appreciated.

Thanks
Brij

[sam800]

Application Timeline

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (By Naturalization)
Method of application: By Post
Date application sent : 06-MAR-2014 (By Special Delivery)
Date of receipt of application by IPS : 07-MAR-2014 (By tracking on Royal Mail website)
Date of SMS confirmation : Did not receive
Date of deduction of fees : 14-MAR-2014
Date of receipt of interview letter : 20-MAR-2014 (dated 19-MAR-2014)
Date of interview appointment : 01-APR-2014 (at London Victoria office)
Date of return of documents :
Date of receipt of passport :

[setmform]

Passport For: Adult
Application Type: New (by Naturalisation)
Method of Application: Post (Special Delivery Next Day 1pm)
Date of Application: 03/03/2014
Date Application Received by HMPO: 04/03/2014
Date SMS Received: 06/03/2014
Deduction of Fees: 06/03/2014 (Paid by Credit Card)
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 22/03/2014
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 12/04/2014
Date of Passport Receipt

[TTOE]

Date of Passport Receipt: 22/03/2014

Congrats! Was the passport delivered by Royal Mail or DX Secure?

[LynseyThompson]

Passport for: Child
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 06/03/2014
Date application received by IPS: 10/03/2014 ( Confirmed by phone call a week later after receiving no SMS)
Date of SMS Received: Never got one
Date of return of documents: Still waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt: 22/03/2014

[uknotts]

Did some research in this forum, for those who sent application to Durham office, they waited more than 3 weeks to get a interview letter in average. So sad I sent mine there. I think probably should avoid that office for future applicants. I am still waiting for anything from Durham. Sad.

[TTOE]

Your passport should come in tomorrow, I would recommend calling DX and finding out where it is tomorrow . I did the same the second day after interview, and they were able to provide me tracking numbers for my passports. They did arrive on the second day after the interview BTW.

There number is on say no to 0870 site, so calls are free too.

Good luck!

What's the chance of DX delivering on a Saturday, my interview is on a Thursday as well. Saturday runs will be very nice

[euhsi]

Application Timeline
Application Type: New (Adult)
Method of application: Check & Send (London)
Date of application: 27/02/14
Date of SMS Received: 5/3/14
Date of return of documents: 17/3/14
Date of receipt of interview letter: 13/3/14 (dated the 11th)
Date of Passport Appointment: 19/3/14
Date of Passport Receipt: 21/3/14

Had my interview today at Luton- very friendly, took 7 min. Some of the questions I have been asked-
• Name, DOB
• Where do I live and work
• Questions about parents
• What do I think happened to the Malaysian plane…(seriously)

Received passport today- thank you all, found the various discussion boards very useful and encouraging. Good luck to everyone.

[InUkOnHsmp]

My timeline...
Method of Application: Post Office - Check and Send
Date of Application: 24/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: Did not check
Date of SMS Received: 03/03/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 13/03/2014
Date of Return of Documents:13/03/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 20/03/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting...

Had my passport interview yesterday at Luton. The questions were pretty straight forward. Questions like when did I come to UK and how was the experience, where did I land when I first came to UK, my full name, contact details, phone number, company I worked for, why did I move out from the first place of landing etc. The interview was for 15 minutes.

Now waiting for the passport to arrive...

Your passport should come in tomorrow, I would recommend calling DX and finding out where it is tomorrow morning. I did the same the second day after interview, and they were able to provide me tracking numbers for my passports. They did arrive on the second day after the interview BTW.

There number is on say no to 0870 site, so calls are free too.

Good luck!

[TTOE]

My application date is same as nmm, uknotts and TTOE and they probably sent to Durham office, I haven't received any letter or child passport until today (may be the south of England is too far to reach to )

I sent mine to Peterborough mate.

[raya]

My timeline...
Method of Application: Post Office - Check and Send
Date of Application: 24/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: Did not check
Date of SMS Received: 03/03/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 13/03/2014
Date of Return of Documents:13/03/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 20/03/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting...

Had my passport interview yesterday at Luton. The questions were pretty straight forward. Questions like when did I come to UK and how was the experience, where did I land when I first came to UK, my full name, contact details, phone number, company I worked for, why did I move out from the first place of landing etc. The interview was for 15 minutes.

Now waiting for the passport to arrive...

[tobeukcitizen]

Good question tobeukcitizen. The reason I am planning to go for PIO is:

The HCI website mentions estimated processing times as 2-4 weeks, and 4-6 weeks in exceptional cases. This is confirmed by various timelines on the forum. Also, I do not know for sure, but again from the forum it looks like in the case of PIO they stamp a date for you, when you can expect to get your PIO card. This is very important and this helps me plan my trip better.

OCI on the other hand the website says within 6 weeks, but in the past I have seen this go upto 2-3 months.

I have to travel to India urgently as my mother is not doing too well, so I am trying to get the quickest visa possible to get there. I am going to be working from India for my UK company for sometime, so I cannot opt for a visit visa (IMO working on a visit visa is bordering on illegal).

Lastly, PIO->OCI is quite cheap, so not loads of money lost in the process.

Hope that answers your question.

Thanks for your reply InUKOnHsmp. I was just curious to know because, as you know, PIO was valid for only 15 years. Anywayz, wish you good luck mate.

[Zandra51]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of Application: Check & Send
Date of Application: 01/03/2014
Date Application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport appointment:
Date of Passport receipt:

Update: Does anyone know the telephone number for the Peterborough passport office................I still haven't heard anything. I called the 0300 tel number and they confirmed that m application has been received but the Peterborough office is dealing with it. I was promised a telephone call back within 24hrs and today is the 4th day....still waiting impatiently.

[martin123]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 03/03/2014
Date application received by IPS: no sms
Date of return of documents: 20/03/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter:19/03/2014
Date of Passport Appointment:02/04/2014 at London's office
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

[tronca33]

Passport for: 1 Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and send
Date application sent : 01-03-2014
Date of receipt of application by IPS : N/A
Date of deduction of fees : 01.03.2014
Date of receipt of SMS: no
Date of receipt of interview letter : 21.03.14(dated 19.03)
Date of return of documents :waiting
Date of interview appointment : 24.03.2014 at 5pm Leeds
Date of receipt of passport : waiting

[ssp_71023]

Hi Friends,

Today I received Interview letter and my children passports!!

My timeline is as follows:

Passport for: 2 Adult + 3 Children
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and send (Bad Experience, cannot recommend anyone to use this service)
Date application sent : 05-March-2014
Date of receipt of application by IPS : 07-March-2014
Date of receipt of SMS: My wife received text message on 07-March, but me & children didn't get any text. I called HMPO many time but they didn't had any information until 15-March they confirmed that they have our application under examination
Date of receipt of interview letter : 20-Mar-2014 dated 18-Mar-2014
Date of return of documents : Waiting..
Date of interview appointment : 24-Mar-2014 (Luckily I got the appointment on 24-March in Leicester office)
Date of receipt of Children Passports : 20-Mar-2014
Date of receipt of Adult Passports : TBC

Hi, nmm, that is great! I guess you sent your application to Peterborough as well. I sent my to Durham office on 5th March and it seems that Durham office is far more slower than other office to process the application. Maybe could be a reference for future applicants.

Hi uknotts and nmm,

I would agree to both your observations-

1. Passport check and service is really dependent on the knowledge of the person serving you at the Post Office. I had to help the person serving me to ensure my docs were fine and placed well.

2. My application date is same as nmm, uknotts and TTOE and they probably sent to Durham office, I haven't received any letter or child passport until today (may be the south of England is too far to reach to )

[itsahmedawan]

any 1 knows that what kind checks perform by passport office now ????????

[itsahmedawan]

Passport for: 1 Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and send
Date application sent : 17-03-2014
Date of receipt of application by IPS : N/A
Date of deduction of fees : N/A
Date of receipt of SMS: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter : waiting
Date of return of documents :waiting
Date of interview appointment : waiting
Date of receipt of passport : waiting

[758_SLUDeM]

Application Timeline:
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 14/03/2014
Date application received by IPS: SMS Rec'd today, 21/03/2014
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter:TBC
Date of Passport Appointment:TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

[uknotts]

Hi Friends,

Today I received Interview letter and my children passports!!

My timeline is as follows:

Passport for: 2 Adult + 3 Children
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and send (Bad Experience, cannot recommend anyone to use this service)
Date application sent : 05-March-2014
Date of receipt of application by IPS : 07-March-2014
Date of receipt of SMS: My wife received text message on 07-March, but me & children didn't get any text. I called HMPO many time but they didn't had any information until 15-March they confirmed that they have our application under examination
Date of receipt of interview letter : 20-Mar-2014 dated 18-Mar-2014
Date of return of documents : Waiting..
Date of interview appointment : 24-Mar-2014 (Luckily I got the appointment on 24-March in Leicester office)
Date of receipt of Children Passports : 20-Mar-2014
Date of receipt of Adult Passports : TBC

Hi, nmm, that is great! I guess you sent your application to Peterborough as well. I sent my to Durham office on 5th March and it seems that Durham office is far more slower than other office to process the application. Maybe could be a reference for future applicants.

[neda]

[quote="neda"][quote="neda"]Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: the first one
Method of application: Check & Send or Postal
Date of application: 24.2.14
Date application received by IPS:No txt,
Date of return of documents:----
Date of receipt of interview letter: 08.03.14
Date of Passport Appointment: 20.03.14
Date of Passport Receipt:----

i did my interview today.
The questions were:
What is my name and surname, spell them
What I am doing? Ask a little bit about my work
Where did I borne.
My full address with postcode
Name of landlord
Is house mortgage?
Where I get married, and why it was in other city
How long my husband is here? Is he British?
Full name of my parents’ name and place they born.
How I send my application and where I sent it
What supporting documents did I send them.
What is name of person who sign my application and how I know her and for how long.

[nmm]

Hi Friends,

Today I received Interview letter and my children passports!!

My timeline is as follows:

Passport for: 2 Adult + 3 Children
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and send (Bad Experience, cannot recommend anyone to use this service)
Date application sent : 05-March-2014
Date of receipt of application by IPS : 07-March-2014
Date of receipt of SMS: My wife received text message on 07-March, but me & children didn't get any text. I called HMPO many time but they didn't had any information until 15-March they confirmed that they have our application under examination
Date of receipt of interview letter : 20-Mar-2014 dated 18-Mar-2014
Date of return of documents : Waiting..
Date of interview appointment : 24-Mar-2014 (Luckily I got the appointment on 24-March in Leicester office)
Date of receipt of Children Passports : 20-Mar-2014
Date of receipt of Adult Passports : TBC

[InUkOnHsmp]

I have a question

u got ur approval for naturalization did home office they called ur refress about ur character...

I used my manager as the main referee in both naturalisation and passport, he was not contacted in either case. If he was, I would have come to know immediately.

HTH

[azharahmed2]

Guys n Gals...

I have an update

Application Type: Adult - First British Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 01-03-2014
Date application received by IPS: no sms rcvd.... however I called them upand they confirmed that they received it on 05-03-2014
Date of return of documents: awaited....hopefully soon... still awaited
Date of receipt of interview letter: 18-03-2014 dated 14-03-2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 19-03-2014- Peterborough... yes I got it the very next day !!! Interview went well! Questions are as follows:
Your Full Name with Spelling
Your DoB, and Place of Birth
Why are you here? What is this interview for?
How did you arrive here today
Name of Parents, Their DoB
Parents Date of Marriage
Name of Spouse, her DoB
What you do, how many bank accounts, Credit Cards, Loans n stuff
Utility Suppliers
General discussion relating to your occupation
How do you know your Referee, What does He/ She Do?
How long have you been at current address
All past addresses since you arrived in UK

Date of receipt of British Passport.... Anxiously Awaited ....

I hope it comes in soon.... but shucks today my concierge office is closed... so wont get any mail today... incase yesterday Secure Delivery guy came in yesterday and dropped a card as I was attending my interview!!!

So the final wait continues...!!!

But people there is news for all, in case u have received ur original Passport back, and u need to travel and cant wait for british passport to come through...u can travel on ur other passports with ur ILR card as that continues to remain valid Irrespective of your Citizenship Status... so if anyone has an urgent / emergency travel and his original passport is back, you can travel on it... this was confirmed by the HMPO officer yesterday...

Wishing us all... All the best!!!

Fulcrum1978

HI

Can i ask u something u got ur naturalization certificate did home office called Ur referees to check ur character....