British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[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: Pending
Date of receipt of interview letter: 13/02/2014 ( Dated:11/02/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment: 21/02/2014
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.

[mizukihana]

Date of Application: 10/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 11/02/2014 (special delivery)
confirmation by SMS: 13/02/2012
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: Pending
Date of Return of Documents: Pending
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: Pending
Date of Passport Receipt: Pending

[sanso]

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.

Did you put your number on the application because you only get an sms if you have put your number down. Also, I sent my application on the 03/02/14 and IPS weren't able to tell me if they have received it until after a week, so for you I would give them a call tomorrow or friday with your receipt quoting your barcode number and ask them just for your peace of mind if they have received your application because you havent received the SMS message. Make sure you do that tomorrow!

Yes I am 100% sure I gave my mobile number but I am thinking maybe they couldn't read my handwriting and send it to the wrong number.. hahah
I actually called them on 11th and I talked with very nice lady but she didn't tell me if they received it or not. But I will call them again tomorrow and give my barcode number.
At least I want to receive my current passport back before 11th of March

[viper123]

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

lets all be patient we all different in every ways even our faces are even different so we all cant get it on the same time so it doesnt mean if we both applied on the same day or before we all should get it on the same time. no no no. stop complaining let them do their job we have done ours so stay calm and peace.

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

I would not put a sad face as yet If I were you, based on the timelines from January up until now, after people's application has been received by the IPS. It has been taking roughly around 10-14 days for the interview letter to come through their post. Most people got the letter at 11-12 days. Now I've counted yours and if am right should come between Monday to Wednesday coming if am correct. Also some people have been able to receive their return of documents before their interview and some get it after. Read back on people's timelines for a bit of reassurance.

some members have post their time-line and they only submitted application a day or two before me and they even got their passport and i even not got letter for interview . thats why i put sad face.

Now i am really worried. Its almost 3 weeks since i have submitted my application and so far i didn't get an interview letter. i rung them yesterday and the guy answer me it can take up to 6 weeks. when i told him that many people send you after me and they got their passport so the answer was that we deal every application with different time scale.

[asadkhan71]

Yes I did chose it to save having day off

[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: pending

Gosh I was asked so many questions. No point saying them because the questions change and vary, depending who is interviewing you. I was asked questions about my private (not too intimate though..he-he) and day to day life. I think the standard questions is the one confirming your identity, like your name, place of birth, date of birth and current address. The rest were random as we progressed. I actually forgot my previous addresses but could only remember the post codes and towns. She said that was okay.

[Takins]

Date of Application: 27/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 28/01/14
confirmation by SMS: 31-01-2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 11/02/2014 dated 07/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Passport Interview Appointment:22/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt

Why is your interview appointment date on 22nd February? Did you choose this date for convenience or that was the earliest date available?

[apple02]

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.

Did you put your number on the application because you only get an sms if you have put your number down. Also, I sent my application on the 03/02/14 and IPS weren't able to tell me if they have received it until after a week, so for you I would give them a call tomorrow or friday with your receipt quoting your barcode number and ask them just for your peace of mind if they have received your application because you havent received the SMS message. Make sure you do that tomorrow!

[asadkhan71]

Date of Application: 27/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 28/01/14
confirmation by SMS: 31-01-2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 11/02/2014 dated 07/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 12/02/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment:22/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt:

They have folded my naturalisation certificate in a very nasty way, ah.....

[sanso]

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.

[feliteodor]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 15.01.2014
Date application received by IPS: 20.01.2014
Date of return of documents: 06.02.2014- DX secure delivery
Date of receipt of interview letter: 28.01.2014 - dated 24.01.2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 04.02.2014 London Victoria Office
Date of Passport Receipt:11.02.2014(issue date 04.02.2014)- DX secure delivery

[asadkhan71]

Date of Application: 27/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 28/01/14
confirmation by SMS: 31-01-2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 11/02/2014 dated 07/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Passport Interview Appointment:22/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt

[Mili1705]

Date of Application: 23/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 24/01/14
Date of Debit of Fees: 24/01/14
Confirmation by SMS: 26/01/14
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 04/02/14
Date of Return of Documents: waiting: 07/02/14
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: TODAY, all done!! 11/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[apple02]

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send

Date of Application: 28/1/2014 (after 4pm)
Date of Application Received by IPS: Don't know
Date HMPO sent SMS acknowledging receipt of application: 3/2/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: Pending
Date of Return of Documents: Pending
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: Pending
Date of Passport Receipt: Pending

Really getting worried as just spoke with HMPO and they advised me that the application takes 6 weeks to be considered and there is no way to ask for my original passport to be sent back to me prior to that. I will be travelling on 22 March so have no idea what I could do now...
Reading this form made me confident that applications are considered within a week or so and now HMPO are stating different time limits...Very confusing!

I just phoned the IPS myself and the guy kept saying 6 weeks but the majority of people on here get their passport processed within 2-3 weeks. Am also expecting to travel on March 12. However, have you heard of the saying ''Puss and Dog does not have the same luck''

[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: 06/02/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: Pending
Date of Return of Documents: pending
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: pending
Date of Passport Receipt: pending

Phoned IPS and the man said its awaiting examination and then it has another process to go through before they will be sending out the interview letter

[Monika_33]

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send

Date of Application: 28/1/2014 (after 4pm)
Date of Application Received by IPS: Don't know
Date HMPO sent SMS acknowledging receipt of application: 3/2/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: Pending
Date of Return of Documents: Pending
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: Pending
Date of Passport Receipt: Pending

Really getting worried as just spoke with HMPO and they advised me that the application takes 6 weeks to be considered and there is no way to ask for my original passport to be sent back to me prior to that. I will be travelling on 22 March so have no idea what I could do now...
Reading this form made me confident that applications are considered within a week or so and now HMPO are stating different time limits...Very confusing!

[Loveislovely]

First adult passport (Self)
Sent Wednesday 5/2/2014 (5.00pm)
Delivered 7/2/2014 (Tracked)
Account showed a reduction on sunday 9/2
HMPO Sent me a text, confirming receipt of my application monday 10/2/2014

Waiting for my return of documents and interview letter.
Good luck everyone cheers

Loveislovely

[asadkhan71]

Same as yours

[Monika_33]

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send

Date of Application: 28/1/2014 (after 4pm)
Date of Application Received by IPS: Don't know
Date HMPO sent SMS acknowledging receipt of application: 3/2/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: Pending
Date of Return of Documents: Pending
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: Pending
Date of Passport Receipt: Pending

Hi guys, is there anyone else in the same situation ie application sent on around 28 Jan and still waiting?
Thanks

[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: Pending
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: Pending

[apple02]

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: pending
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 10/2/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: pending

How long does it typically take for HMPO to return documents submitted? (Naturalisation certificate and passport)

From the timelines iv'e seen on here, some people receive their return of documents before the interview and some after. Good luck with your interview and just remember it is not a test just a get to know your identity type of thing just to prevent fraud. So no nerves OK loool

[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: pending
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 10/2/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: pending

How long does it typically take for HMPO to return documents submitted? (Naturalisation certificate and passport)

[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: Pending
Date of receipt of interview letter: Pending
Date of Passport Appointment: Pending
Date of Passport Receipt:Pending

[apple02]

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

I would not put a sad face as yet If I were you, based on the timelines from January up until now, after people's application has been received by the IPS. It has been taking roughly around 10-14 days for the interview letter to come through their post. Most people got the letter at 11-12 days. Now I've counted yours and if am right should come between Monday to Wednesday coming if am correct. Also some people have been able to receive their return of documents before their interview and some get it after. Read back on people's timelines for a bit of reassurance.

some members have post their time-line and they only submitted application a day or two before me and they even got their passport and i even not got letter for interview . thats why i put sad face.

ah i see. i understand now. Lets hope you get it this week