British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[Summer14]

Method of Application: Post - 1 First Passport + 1 renewal
Date of Application: 24/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: fee debited on 27/04/2014
Date of SMS Received: did not get one
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 15.03.2014
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 28/03/2014
Date of Passport Receipt:

Was surprised today when rang to book interview appointment to find out the closest date in my local office is END OF APRIL!!! So have to go to a different one. Ridiculous isn:t it?

My husband still haven't heard anything about his passport renewal.

Hi Lendosing,

It's seems that the passport offices are getting busy, as Easter holidays are near and due to October naturalization applications backlog

Which Passport office had dates available at end of April? Even 28th March is quite far...which office you booked the interview in the end?

I've just sent my application on Friday and i am traveling on 17th April, so if the Passport office is booked by 10th April in London, i'll have to book my interview in Luton or somewhere else...

Cheers & Good Luck

Yes, I thought it would be possible to book in the next few days but... my nearest is Yeovil passport office in Somerset which offered date of April, 28th so they suggested Bristol instead which also seems to be busy. I suppose it is easier in London to get a closer date but Somerset seems to be oh so busy... The guy said: "Do you really need passport now?" - What a silly question hey?
Good luck and hopefully you'll get a good date for your appointment.

Thank for your quick response Lendosing!
I didn't think that Somerset would be sooo busy, I was thinking that you might say that the London office was your first attempt.
Yeah, the guys from these offices don't really care about someones needs, emergencies - that's why when you call for an update, they don't really check the progress of your application, they just say that "it is in process" and that's it, it's off their back!

Thanks for your kind wishes and hopefully London office will not be as busy...

Enjoy your weekend

[somemightsay]

Method of Application: Check & Send
Date of Application: 12/3/14
Date Application Received by IPS: unknown
Date SMS Received: 14/3/14
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: TBC
Date of Return of Documents: TBC
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

[lendosing]

Method of Application: Post - 1 First Passport + 1 renewal
Date of Application: 24/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: fee debited on 27/04/2014
Date of SMS Received: did not get one
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 15.03.2014
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 28/03/2014
Date of Passport Receipt:

Was surprised today when rang to book interview appointment to find out the closest date in my local office is END OF APRIL!!! So have to go to a different one. Ridiculous isn:t it?

My husband still haven't heard anything about his passport renewal.

Hi Lendosing,

It's seems that the passport offices are getting busy, as Easter holidays are near and due to October naturalization applications backlog

Which Passport office had dates available at end of April? Even 28th March is quite far...which office you booked the interview in the end?

I've just sent my application on Friday and i am traveling on 17th April, so if the Passport office is booked by 10th April in London, i'll have to book my interview in Luton or somewhere else...

Cheers & Good Luck

Yes, I thought it would be possible to book in the next few days but... my nearest is Yeovil passport office in Somerset which offered date of April, 28th so they suggested Bristol instead which also seems to be busy. I suppose it is easier in London to get a closer date but Somerset seems to be oh so busy... The guy said: "Do you really need passport now?" - What a silly question hey?
Good luck and hopefully you'll get a good date for your appointment.

[Summer14]

Hi All,

Is it possible to also specify in your timeline at which Passport Office you booked the interview? That gives an overall idea of the busiest offices and their timeline.
I am sure that i am not the only one hoping to find a convenient early date for the interview at the nearest Passport office.

Many thanks

[Summer14]

Method of Application: Post - 1 First Passport + 1 renewal
Date of Application: 24/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: fee debited on 27/04/2014
Date of SMS Received: did not get one
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 15.03.2014
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 28/03/2014
Date of Passport Receipt:

Was surprised today when rang to book interview appointment to find out the closest date in my local office is END OF APRIL!!! So have to go to a different one. Ridiculous isn:t it?

My husband still haven't heard anything about his passport renewal.

Hi Lendosing,

It's seems that the passport offices are getting busy, as Easter holidays are near and due to October naturalization applications backlog

Which Passport office had dates available at end of April? Even 28th March is quite far...which office you booked the interview in the end?

I've just sent my application on Friday and i am traveling on 17th April, so if the Passport office is booked by 10th April in London, i'll have to book my interview in Luton or somewhere else...

Cheers & Good Luck

[Koska]

Guys,
Can the same referee be used to sign passport application who signs for naturalization application?
Any assistance would be much appreciated.
Thanks

Yes

Thanks joy2006

[lendosing]

Method of Application: Post - 1 First Passport + 1 renewal
Date of Application: 24/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: fee debited on 27/04/2014
Date of SMS Received: did not get one
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 15.03.2014
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 28/03/2014
Date of Passport Receipt:

Was surprised today when rang to book interview appointment to find out the closest date in my local office is END OF APRIL!!! So have to go to a different one. Ridiculous isn:t it?

My husband still haven't heard anything about his passport renewal.

[TTOE]

SandC let me down. it took many days for my docs to reach BElfast as you can see from my previous post. Countless calls and complaints, after many days they received, while they could have received on the next day without SandC

lad2777 - Overall your timeline is in sync with other previous timelines though. Why not try get earlier interview date, that will save your some days. Well done and all the best with the interview and passport delivery.

[lad2777]

SandC let me down. it took many days for my docs to reach BElfast as you can see from my previous post. Countless calls and complaints, after many days they received, while they could have received on the next day without SandC

[uknotts]

Hi Guys, I got reply from HMPO and they said they are unable to trace my application based on the barcode number. It has been delivered by RM SD and signed off, payment has been deducted. Any one had the similar situation? I am worry that all documents are lost. Any advice? Many thanks.

[lad2777]

Date of application: 26/02 Check & Send
Date application received by POST OFFICE FAILED TO DELIVER AS THEY GUARANTEED
Date of return of documents: 07/03
Date of receipt of interview letter: 15/03
Date of Passport Interview: 27/03
Date of Passport Receipt:

[Bheema]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 07 Mar 14
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

I dint get any confirmation until today. I have phoned passport office and had given bar-code ref that post office has given on my receipt. they cant find my application?

[loveandbeloved]

Hey guys! I had my interview this morning and I'm just wondering when I can expect my passport to arrive? I'm anticipating Tuesday, but just wondering if any of you who have had a Saturday interview got it on the Monday?
Thanks!

[joy2006]

Guys,
Can the same referee be used to sign passport application who signs for naturalization application?
Any assistance would be much appreciated.
Thanks

Yes

[Koska]

Guys,
Can the same referee be used to sign passport application who signs for naturalization application?
Any assistance would be much appreciated.
Thanks

[mmohame1]

This is an earlier update. of timeline

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 19th February 2014
Date application received by IPS: ( not checked )
Date of return of documents: 06th March 2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06th March 2014
Date of Passport Interview: 12th March ( Luton passport interview office)
Date of Passport Receipt: 14th Marc h 2014

The journey is over. This forum was wonderful and very helpful. Wishing all other members all the best in their applications. Just hang on. I'm looking forwartd in booking my first holiday.

[Monika_33]

My timeline

Application sent: 18-Feb-2014
SMS confirmation: 21-Feb-2014
Documents returned: 8-Mar-2014
Interview letter received: 10-Mar-2014
Interview date: 14-Mar-2014
Passport received: ??????

I have a question. I had my interview today and I think I messed up. When I was asked about the date of my ceremony I gave the wrong date. And I mumbled some answers like my parents names. Plus I completely forgot about one of my bank accounts. Are these show stoppers? If so, what happens next? Do I have to repeat the whole thing? I am so worried after waiting so long I go and mess the last bit up.

Just relax! I' ve read here that many people messed up their answers and they still got the passports.
Yours will be there on Monday or Tuesday at the latest.
Enjoy your weekend!

[chrischris]

My timeline

Application sent: 18-Feb-2014
SMS confirmation: 21-Feb-2014
Documents returned: 8-Mar-2014
Interview letter received: 10-Mar-2014
Interview date: 14-Mar-2014
Passport received: ??????

I have a question. I had my interview today and I think I messed up. When I was asked about the date of my ceremony I gave the wrong date. And I mumbled some answers like my parents names. Plus I completely forgot about one of my bank accounts. Are these show stoppers? If so, what happens next? Do I have to repeat the whole thing? I am so worried after waiting so long I go and mess the last bit up.

[Koska]

last Update
Date of Passport Receipt:14 Mar 2014

Hi Alex,
Can we have your timeline if you don't mind?

[alex68]

last Update
Date of Passport Receipt:14 Mar 2014

[Koska]

Guys, soon i will apply for first British passport which documents do i need to send with application form?
1.naturalization certificate
2.old passports
anything else?
many thx

Yes, Koska, you just need your naturalization certificate and your other passport.

All the best!

Thank you loveandbeloved,

Guys,
Can the same referee sign your passport application who sign for naturalisation application?
Thanks

[peach]

Thanks, Just checked it has been deducted now, apparently was deducted on 7th but did not show up for long time.
Waiting for interview letter now .

HI Peach,

The fees is mostly debited within a couple of days of their receiving the application, the SMS does not happen for many people so thats not so scary.

you might want to call them and confirm whatd going on with your application.

Regards

[Tangail]

Method of Application: Post Office(High Holborn , London) - Check and Send
Date of Application: 11/03/2014
Date of SMS Received: 14/03/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: Waiting
Date of Return of Documents:Waiting
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: Waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting...

[InUkOnHsmp]

HI Peach,

The fees is mostly debited within a couple of days of their receiving the application, the SMS does not happen for many people so thats not so scary.

you might want to call them and confirm whatd going on with your application.

Regards

[peach]

Passport for: Adult ( self and partner )
Application Type: New (By Naturalization)
Method of application: By Post
Date application sent : 03-MAR-2014 (By Special Delivery)
Date of receipt of application by IPS : 04-MAR-2014 (By tracking on Royal Mail website)
Date of deduction of fees : 07-March 2014
Date of receipt of interview letter :
Date of interview appointment :
Date of return of documents :
Date of receipt of passport