British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[InUkOnHsmp]

Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 18/03/2014 (Luton passport office)

9ice 1 & Well done, you are surely flying now. All the best with the intv and passport delivery.

Thanks TTOE mate!! I am just so glad I have been this lucky so far, my heart goes out to folks who have been waiting for a long time on various timeline threads, it must be so tough for them.

Its not really celebration time yet though as I am only half-way through my journey, still left:

Passport interview -> Passport receipt -> Current passport surrender for the family -> PIO application -> Entry Visa application (if required) -> OCI application from India for the family.

So there is a long way to go still. Good luck with your passport application BTW.

Highlevel, great turnaround for you for the passport appointment, 3 days after receiving interview letter. I am still calling to get a earlier passport appointment, they have one for Sheffield, but its early tomorrow morning and I wont be able to make it.

[highlevel]

Passport for: 1 Adult(first)
Method of Application: check and send
Date of sending application: 24/02/2014
Date SMS Received: 27/02/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 11/03/14
Date of Return of Documents: Waiting
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 14/03/14
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting


Hello ramaven and kat894,we have the same timeline

[Keyz87]

Just to share for those that needs to track their application after 3 weeks, I hope we don't need the link;

https://www.gov.uk/track-passport-application

That link doesn't work with PO Check and Send?

Read the post below written by keyz87, please note that this is not a Royal Mail tracker!!

I tracked my application through the site below, it says to wait for three weeks before tracking but I filled out the tracking form before three weeks. Within 48hrs you get a response to the email address you provide and can correspond back and fourth with the hmpo customer service team via email.

https://www.gov.uk/track-passport-application

It does, put a zero in front of the post office track and send tracking number, because it's a digit shorter then the tracking number on the passport form, you will get a email response back asking you to send your tracking number (post office one), address etc, I used post office track and send for my application!

[TTOE]

Just to share for those that needs to track their application after 3 weeks, I hope we don't need the link;

https://www.gov.uk/track-passport-application

That link doesn't work with PO Check and Send?

Read the post below written by keyz87, please note that this is not a Royal Mail tracker!!

I tracked my application through the site below, it says to wait for three weeks before tracking but I filled out the tracking form before three weeks. Within 48hrs you get a response to the email address you provide and can correspond back and fourth with the hmpo customer service team via email.

https://www.gov.uk/track-passport-application

[shak80]

Passport For: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of Application: C&S
Date of Application: 12/03/2014
Date Application Received by HMPO:
Date SMS Received:
Deduction of Fees:
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter:
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Passport Interview Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[TTOE]

Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 18/03/2014 (Luton passport office)

9ice 1 & Well done, you are surely flying now. All the best with the intv and passport delivery.

[MattSule]

Just to share for those that needs to track their application after 3 weeks, I hope we don't need the link;

https://www.gov.uk/track-passport-application

That link doesn't work with PO Check and Send?

[InUkOnHsmp]

Thanks zubbshah mate, that did help. Also Keyz87 thanks for the pointer, do not need it anymore fortunately, but will be a great help for other applicants who are waiting.

Updated timelines:

Application Timeline
Passport for: 2 Adults (wife changed name to married name using deed poll, attached with her application)
Method of Application: Self (Sent to passport office via RM SD)
Date of sending application: 25/02/2014
Date Application Received by IPS: 26/02/2014
Date SMS Received: 28/02/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 12/03/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 12/03/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 18/03/2014 (Luton passport office)
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting

[Keyz87]

Can you also share the email address you emailed on keyz87?

I tracked my application through the site below, it says to wait for three weeks before tracking but I filled out the tracking form before three weeks. Within 48hrs you get a response to the email address you provide and can correspond back and fourth with the hmpo customer service team via email.

https://www.gov.uk/track-passport-application

[Keyz87]

Hi,
I had sent my application through check and send on 26th Feb. I received a text on 3rd March saying that the application is received. After that I didn't get any letter with any information required or interview date. Can anyone suggest me?

Many thanks.

Hey raya

You should receive your interview letter soon, mine took 14 days after I received the SMS msg.

[Akkylom]

Application Timeline:
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 20/02/2014
Date application received by IPS: 23/02/2014 (SMS FROM HMPO)
Date of return of documents: 12/03/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter:11/03/2014
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[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:
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Passport Interview Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[zubbshah]

hello Simha,
it doesnt matter...the interview process is nothing but just to identify the correct identity and they make sure they are giving the passport to the correct individual rather than some one else who is trying to nick ones identity...so even if you havent been at the current address for less than 2 yrs..or perhaps 2 months.. it doesnt matter..

the interviewer told me...its just to protect ID theft and fraud..and all they wanna make sure is to give the passport to the actual candidate and not someone else...so dont worry..
take it easy buddy

Hi All,
I moved to new address after I got naturalisation(got naturalised on 21-02-2014, moved on 22-02-2014 morning), so I have applied for British passport from my new address(on 22-02-2014 evening), will that be a problem in the interview? as mowaid saying do I need to be in current address for 2 yerars?

[zubbshah]

well, i'd suggest if u can arrange that day for Luton rather than Peterborough...then why not...in 4 days..once uve had ur ID Interview you would get ur passport...

well, i wasnt getting an early date for london...the earliest was on 19th of this month..but they had early slots available else where..
so I selected in reading and was done in about less than 10 mins yes..

and coming back to your question..passport office doenst matter at all...they have all the information with them...so irrespective of your nearest office..they wouldnt question you as to why you opted for Luton than PeterB..

hope that answers ur question buddy !

Recieved the interview letters and the documents today, updated timelines and a query:

Application Timeline
Passport for: 2 Adults (wife changed name to married name using deed poll, attached with her application)
Method of Application: Self (Sent to passport office via RM SD)
Date of sending application: 25/02/2014
Date Application Received by IPS: 26/02/2014
Date SMS Received: 28/02/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 12/03/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 12/03/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting

Query:

I called the passport office and the earliest appointment in Peterborough (the nearest to us) is next Friday, Luton however has one on Tuesday. Any advice on whether I should wait for Peterborough or just go with the Luton?

Does the passport office matter so much? If not, I will just go with Luton and gain 4 days in the process.

Regards

[MattSule]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send (Abbey wood Post office)
Date of application: 12 March 2014
Date application received by IPS: no idea
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: wait
Date of Passport Interview: waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[InUkOnHsmp]

Recieved the interview letters and the documents today, updated timelines and a query:

Application Timeline
Passport for: 2 Adults (wife changed name to married name using deed poll, attached with her application)
Method of Application: Self (Sent to passport office via RM SD)
Date of sending application: 25/02/2014
Date Application Received by IPS: 26/02/2014
Date SMS Received: 28/02/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 12/03/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 12/03/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting

Query:

I called the passport office and the earliest appointment in Peterborough (the nearest to us) is next Friday, Luton however has one on Tuesday. Any advice on whether I should wait for Peterborough or just go with the Luton?

Does the passport office matter so much? If not, I will just go with Luton and gain 4 days in the process.

Regards

[Bash1oo]

Hi,
I had sent my application through check and send on 26th Feb. I received a text on 3rd March saying that the application is received. After that I didn't get any letter with any information required or interview date. Can anyone suggest me?

Many thanks.

Not to worry raya, you should get your interview letter by the end of the week based on others timeline.

Good luck

[suleman_toor]

Method of Application: PO Check & Send
Date of Application: 20/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS (received a text message): 23/02/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 07/03/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 13/03/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 10/03/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: Pending

I have used check and send from the passport, it was sent on 26th Feb. Only the amount has been taken, no letter or documents received.

Any information, highly appreciated.

thanks

Hi, Sorry for the delay, have you recieved a txt message from HMPO about the payment? even if you havent doesnt mean that your case is not being processed, give yourself 2 - 2 1/2 weeks for the interview letter, your documents should follow that very shortly. According to their website, summers are busy hence no reason to think your case will be delayed due to back log. hope it helps. good luck!

[lad2777]

8 days wasted by check and send rip off, while for lower price It could have been delivered on the next day. Obviously post office stay quite to my complaint, they kept my application for a few days to collect as much was possible and then to send all applications at once. They make such a big profit on it, thats why post workers tell all stories to make you use check and send, never again, now I need to wait one extra week when I really need a passport

[raya]

Hi,
I had sent my application through check and send on 26th Feb. I received a text on 3rd March saying that the application is received. After that I didn't get any letter with any information required or interview date. Can anyone suggest me?

Many thanks.

[Monika_33]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send (Cambridge Post office)
Date of application: 20 Feb 2014
Date application received by IPS: no idea
Date of return of documents: STILL WAITING!!!!!!
Date of receipt of interview letter: 8 March 2014
Date of Passport Interview: 11 March 2014 (Peterborough)
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

According to the posts people usually receive their original docs same day as the interview letter or +-2 days. Still didn't receive my, called Passport office but they didn't want to look into it and told me to call again if I didn't receive them by the time my UK passport arrives. Should I be worried?

Don't worry! I received my original docs and passport back the day before I got the British passport.

[EugeneZBajin]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send (Cambridge Post office)
Date of application: 20 Feb 2014
Date application received by IPS: no idea
Date of return of documents: STILL WAITING!!!!!!
Date of receipt of interview letter: 8 March 2014
Date of Passport Interview: 11 March 2014 (Peterborough)
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

According to the posts people usually receive their original docs same day as the interview letter or +-2 days. Still didn't receive my, called Passport office but they didn't want to look into it and told me to call again if I didn't receive them by the time my UK passport arrives. Should I be worried?

[InUkOnHsmp]

Can you also share the email address you emailed on keyz87?

[khurrambutt]

There do not seem to be a lot of applications in March for passport?

[InUkOnHsmp]

Thanks for the explaination keyz87, really helpful. I might try to give both the HMPO and the DX guys a call tomorrow.

Nmm, really sorry to hear about your experience. I have seen similar experiences on this forum, and hence went with a self application. Good luck mate.

Regards