British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[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

[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.

[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.

[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

[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 & 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

[yuleyule]

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send
Date of Application: 21/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS (received a text message): 24/01/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 30/01/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 03/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 05/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 06/02/2014

[MwanaKay]

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: Self Post

Date of Application: 23/1/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 24/01/2014 (special delivery tracked)
Date of SMS: 28/01/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 05/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 05/02/2014 ( DX secure )
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 07/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: pending

Which Passport office is this please? (wehre you are going to have your interview).

[Williamme]

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: Self Post

Date of Application: 23/1/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 24/01/2014 (special delivery tracked)
Date of SMS: 28/01/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 05/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 05/02/2014 ( DX secure )
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 07/02/2014
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: Unknown
Date of SMS: 06.02.2014 saying application received by the HMPO
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: Pending
Date of Return of Documents: pending
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: pending
Date of Passport Receipt: pending

[clubcard2002]

All done! Thanks everyone, you've been wonderful!

Date of Application: 16/1/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 17/01/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 25/01/2014 - called same day to arrange interview
Date of Return of Documents: 28/01/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 31/01/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 04/02/2014

Goodluck everyone, all will be good soon!
c

[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)

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

[fm1011]

hi ,

can anyone tell please how long the passport take to arrive when you apply for the first time??
i did,nt find any one in this forum from edinbourgh??

[gadgets]

Final update

First Adult Passport Application Timeline :

Method of Application: PO Check & Send (Birmingham)

Date of Application: 18/1/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 21/1/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 28/1/2014 (dated 27/1/2014)
Date of Return of Documents: 30/1/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 30/1/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 1/2/2014

All done!! Thank you all for the information shared.