British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[tarchei]

Passport for: 2 Adults & 2 Children
Application Type: New
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 27.01.2014
Date application received by IPS: 28.01.2014 (Tracked)
Date SMS received : 30.01.2014 (For both adults only - not sure if they send for kids? I entered my number only)
Date of return of documents: 11.02.2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 07.02.2014 (Dated 05.02.2014)
Date of Passport Interview: 12.02.2014 (For me) 14.02.2014 (My wife)
Date of Passport Receipt: 18.02.2014 (All 4 together)

Thanks everyone for posting details. It helped a lot to plan accordingly. Best wishes who are waiting.

[vijayefi]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult & Minor
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 18-Feb-2014
Date application received by IPS: Waiting
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: Waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: Waiting
Date of Passport Receipt:Waiting

[Scanner]

ha-ha. 'test drive'. perfect description.

No plans yet but I know the vehicle is working perfect, so i'll take one day at a time. lol

[springmichael]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send or Postal (Reading
Date of application: 29th Jan
Date application received by IPS: 3rd Feb
Date of return of documents: 14th Feb
Date of receipt of interview letter: 11th Feb
Date of Passport Appointment: 13th Feb (Crawley)
Date of Passport Receipt: 17th Feb

[MwanaKay]

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Thank you MwanaKay.

Thursday is only a couple of days from today....so not too long.

Thanks Scanner,,,, Any travel plans yet? I wanna test drive my passport to the Australia in March

[Scanner]

[quote="MwanaKay"][quote="Scanner"]First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Thank you MwanaKay.

Thursday is only a couple of days from today....so not too long.

[MwanaKay]

Method of Application: Check & Send
Date of Application: 23/01/14
Date of Application Received by IPS: 24/01/2014 (called the IPS on the 27th of jan and they confirmed receipt of my application on the 24th of Jan)
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 04/02/2014 (Dated 31/01/2014)
Date of Return of Documents: 04/02/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 11/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: awaiting, hopefully get it by the friday the 14th of Feb 2014 (fingers crossed)

I'll be getting mine on thursday, got in touch with DX, they claim they tried delivering on the 14th but did not get any response after ringing the bell, but we were all in on that day. Any way, rearranged delivery to my work place, for thursday 20th.

[MwanaKay]

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (Home Counties)

Date of Application: 29/1/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS (received a text message): 04/02/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 11/02/2014 (letter dated 09/02/2014)
Date of Return of Documents: 11/02/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 13/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 17/02/2014

All Glory be to God or the great things he has done and will continue to do for those of us who put our faith and trust in him.

It has taken just a little above three weeks (weekends inclusive) from application date to receipt of passport

Thank you for the contributors in this forum as well. It has been an encouraging experience and I wish everyone else success in their endeavors both as they pursue their citizenship and other life engagements.

God bless you all in Jesus name. Amen.

CONGRATS SCANNER!!!! I'll be getting mine on thursday, got in touch with DX, they claim they tried delivering but did not get any response after ringing the bell, but we were all in on that day. Any way, rearranged delivery to my work place, for thursday. its been nice having you on this forum.

[Scanner]

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (Home Counties)

Date of Application: 29/1/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS (received a text message): 04/02/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 11/02/2014 (letter dated 09/02/2014)
Date of Return of Documents: 11/02/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 13/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 17/02/2014

All Glory be to God or the great things he has done and will continue to do for those of us who put our faith and trust in him.

It has taken just a little above three weeks (weekends inclusive) from application date to receipt of passport

Thank you for the contributors in this forum as well. It has been an encouraging experience and I wish everyone else success in their endeavors both as they pursue their citizenship and other life engagements.

God bless you all in Jesus name. Amen.

[apple02]

Date of Application: 29/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 04/02/14 (sms)
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 12/02/2014 (received 14/02/14)
Date of Return of Documents: waiting
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 24/02/14
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

lol OMG you sent your application before me but we end up having the same appointment date. That is funny. I got my return documents this morning so hopefully you get it back this week before the apointment.

what a coincidence !! may be i would see you there my appointement is at 10:45 in the morning.

Hmm only if you come earlier than normal, though they do say 15mins before appointment. Mines at 8:45 in the morning.

[viper123]

Date of Application: 29/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 04/02/14 (sms)
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 12/02/2014 (received 14/02/14)
Date of Return of Documents: waiting
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 24/02/14
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

lol OMG you sent your application before me but we end up having the same appointment date. That is funny. I got my return documents this morning so hopefully you get it back this week before the apointment.

what a coincidence !! may be i would see you there my appointement is at 10:45 in the morning.

[apple02]

Date of Application: 29/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 04/02/14 (sms)
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 12/02/2014 (received 14/02/14)
Date of Return of Documents: waiting
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 24/02/14
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

lol OMG you sent your application before me but we end up having the same appointment date. That is funny. I got my return documents this morning so hopefully you get it back this week before the apointment.

[viper123]

Date of Application: 29/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 04/02/14 (sms)
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 12/02/2014 (received 14/02/14)
Date of Return of Documents: waiting
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 24/02/14
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[apple02]

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (London)

Date of Application: 03/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 05/02/2014
Date of SMS Received: 06/02/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 15/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 17/02/2014 (Received by DX secured delivery)
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 24/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: pending

[atikhonee]

[quote="atikhonee"]First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send
Date of Application: 24/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS (received a text message): 28/01/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 15/02/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 19/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 15/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: Pending

[apple02]

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (London)

Date of Application: 03/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 05/02/2014
Date of SMS Received: 06/02/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 15/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents: pending
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 24/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: pending

So my predictions are going right so far. Based on everyone's timeline here. Once the IPS have received your passport application. It take on average 10-14 days to receive letter for your interview. I called and booked my appointment this morning. There was an earlier time for to attend on the 17th of february but that would end up in Luton and I aint travelling from london to luton just for a half and hour interview

[jonjr023]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28/01/2014
Date application received by IPS: 03/02/2014 called #: 03002220000 on the Passport Application receipt for confirmation
Date of SMS :04/02/2014 (SMS from HMPO)
Date of return of documents: 14/02/2014 (Contained: Passport and British Certificate)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 13/02/2014 ( Dated:11/02/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 21/02/2014 Pending
Date of Passport Receipt:Pending

Wow things are really moving !! thanks to God
I also want to thank everyone here for the great info and updates that is helping all.

[jonjr023]

can any one tell me please do i still need to send my Resident permit card(indefinte leave to remain card) when i am sending application for British Passport??

thanks

All you need to send is your British certificate, Passport, 2 passport photos and completed application form.
they DO NOT required your residency card.

[Scanner]

can any one tell me please do i still need to send my Resident permit card(indefinte leave to remain card) when i am sending application for British Passport??

thanks

Not required to send. Your British now..

HSMPLOCHA.... Funny you said ...'Your British now'.... because during my interview the lady kept saying 'now you are British'. It sounded strange but true. At a point I thought she was referring to someone else, even though it was obviously me. We were only two of us sitting in the room. I guess I am still getting used to fact I am now British. he-he.

All glory to God (Jesus).

[Shondra Sharma]

First child Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (charlton, london)

Date of Application: 30/1/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 04/02/14
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: Pending
Date of Return of Documents: No doucument return (british citizenship certificate and copy of old passport)
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: pending
Date of Passport Receipt: 14/02/14 (Passport issued on 11/02/14)

do anyone know sometimes they send passport first and document after? Its strange they didn't send my child documents.

[sanso]

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (London)
Date of Application: 05/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 7/02/2014 (Called the HMPO on 14th Feb and been told my application sent to examination on 8th of Feb)
Date of SMS: Didn't receive
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: Pending
Date of Return of Documents: pending
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: pending
Date of Passport Receipt: pending

I see that many people receive their SMS confirmation within 3 days or 5 days. It has been a week for me and didn't receive anything yet.. Is there anyone else with the same situation.. It's so worrying since I have to travel next month for my job.

[HSMPLOCHA]

[quote="fm1011"]can any one tell me please do i still need to send my Resident permit card(indefinte leave to remain card) when i am sending application for British Passport??

thanks[/quote]

Not required to send. Your British now..

[fm1011]

can any one tell me please do i still need to send my Resident permit card(indefinte leave to remain card) when i am sending application for British Passport??

thanks

[Takins]

[quote="Takins"]First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send

Date of Application: 23/1/2014 (after 4pm)
Date of Application Received by IPS (received a text message): Don't know
Date HMPO sent SMS acknowledging receipt of application: 29/1/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 06/2/2014 (letter dated 05/2/204)
Date of Return of Documents: 0/2/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 10/2/2014 at 3pm
Date of Passport Receipt: 13/2/2014

All done! Thanks a lot everyone!

[onuradha]

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (London)
Date of Application: 05/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: N/A
Date of SMS: Didn't receive
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: Pending
Date of Return of Documents: pending
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: pending
Date of Passport Receipt: pending

I see that many people receive their SMS confirmation within 3 days or 5 days. It has been a week for me and didn't receive anything yet.. Is there anyone else with the same situation.. It's so worrying since I have to travel next month for my job.

I had sent my application on 4th and didn't receive any SMS. I called up on the number, for HMPO, mentioned on the receipt which I got from post office. They said that they received my application on 5th but at busy times they don't send SMS. Sounded bit weird to me, but I was assured that my application with my current passport hasn't lost in transit.
Just give them a call to calm your nerves.
All the best!!