British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[jonjr023]

Hi All
Please can anyone explain what the passport interview is for ?
thanks

[ELKA]

Application Timeline
Passport for: First time adult
Method of application: Postal(recorded)
Date of application: 4/12/2013
Date application received by IPS: 10/12/2013 (SMS)
Date of return of documents: 14/12/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 11/12/2013 dated 10/12/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 18/12/2013
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

[Ayyubi72]

i think once this is sorted I might contact a solicitor and consider change of my name

I think once you get your passport, you will not need to take this drastic action of changing your name. I think it is only at the stage of granting you important documents ie naturalisation and passport they want to make sure they do not hand them over to an undesirable person. Once they eliminate you and decide you are not that person, then I am sure you will not face any other problems in the future.

I am sure that on a regular basis HMPO does receive this kind of applications eg Peter Smith's sharing same DOB. Once they ascertain and distinguish between the two, there won't be any further problems.

I do not know inner workings of HMPO but it would appear that interview is the last stage before passport is issued. Everything is decided first, and interview is just the stage to confirm that you are who you say you are, and not your neighbour who is stealing your id.

I think you will receive your passport soon after interview.

Good Luck.

[Blackhole]

today i have sent a fax, and i am planing to write a complaint

any suggestion????

My feeling is, like I said before, it seems your details closely match of an undesired person, and probably that led to such a long wait for naturalisation approval.

Now HMPO must have picked up the same thing, but I am sure this time it won't take that long, as now HMPO can check with UKBA and they can confirm you are not that other person. Give them 7-8 weeks, and ring them. If they still do not progress, then contact your MP.

Ayyubi72

somehow i think your feelings are right

luckily i have received my doc and booked interview: is tomorrow

but what worries me is this similarity ( name or D.O.B) with someone else which caused all these troubles.

i think once this is sorted I might contact a solicitor and consider change of my name

let see what is gonna happen with my interview first

[glenrock12]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 06/12/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 10/12/2013 (received via SMS)
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of interview Letter: TBC
Date of passport interview appointment: TBC
Date of passport receipt: TBC

[KMothPur]

First Adult Passport & Child Passport

Method of Application: PO Check and Send Service
Date of Application: 11/12/2013
Date of Application Acknowledged by HMPO: 13/12/2013
Date of Return of documents: 'Will be filled once received'
Date of Interview Letter: 'Will be filled once received'
Date of Passport interview appointment: 'Will be filled once received'
Date of Passport receipt: 'Will be filled once received'

@KMothPur - how was the acknowledgement sent? did you pay anything extra for this or did they simply email/text you using the info on your application form? Thank you.

No Babykjake, I didn't pay anything extra. I received just a text from HMPO. I have assumed that is the acknowledgement. I am not sure whether I will get a letter or anything.

[akhan25]

Hi everyone do anyone know abt Maidstone is it easy parking there and also my interview is 815 so it I drive 7 wud b ok on roads like am not gonna get into that mirning rush any help wud b really appreciated.

[Fab.123]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 12/12/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO:
Date of return of documents:
Date of interview Letter:
Date of passport interview appointment:
Date of passport receipt:
..................
Company has asked me to travel to USA (first trip and don't want to miss this) at the end of January and really have my fingers crossed to get the passport 15th Jan. But usually for me things take longer than those who are luck to get the passport within 3 weeks

Based on the current timeline , you'll get yours within two weeks

It normally takes 5 days for receipt of text could be by next week

[babyjake]

[quote="KMothPur"][b]First Adult Passport & Child Passport [/b]

Method of Application: [color=green][b]PO Check and Send Service[/b][/color]
Date of Application: [color=green][b]11/12/2013[/b][/color]
Date of Application Acknowledged by HMPO: [color=green][b]13/12/2013[/b][/color]
Date of Return of documents: [color=red][b]'Will be filled once received'[/b][/color]
Date of Interview Letter: [color=red][b]'Will be filled once received'[/b][/color]
Date of Passport interview appointment: [color=red][b]'Will be filled once received'[/b][/color]
Date of Passport receipt: [color=red][b]'Will be filled once received'[/b][/color][/quote]

@KMothPur - how was the acknowledgement sent? did you pay anything extra for this or did they simply email/text you using the info on your application form? Thank you.

[KMothPur]

First Adult Passport & Child Passport

Method of Application: PO Check and Send Service
Date of Application: 11/12/2013
Date of Application Acknowledged by HMPO: 13/12/2013
Date of Return of documents: 'Will be filled once received'
Date of Interview Letter: 'Will be filled once received'
Date of Passport interview appointment: 'Will be filled once received'
Date of Passport receipt: 'Will be filled once received'

[Ayyubi72]

today i have sent a fax, and i am planing to write a complaint

any suggestion????

My feeling is, like I said before, it seems your details closely match of an undesired person, and probably that led to such a long wait for naturalisation approval.

Now HMPO must have picked up the same thing, but I am sure this time it won't take that long, as now HMPO can check with UKBA and they can confirm you are not that other person. Give them 7-8 weeks, and ring them. If they still do not progress, then contact your MP.

[linkers]

babyjake: If you check my timeline, it took me exactly 2 weeks to get the passport. So hopefully it shouldn't take long in your case (but it all depends on when you get the interview letter and how quickly you book an appointment).

[babyjake]

Thanks moha1211. That's very encouraging. fingers crossed

[moha1212]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 12/12/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO:
Date of return of documents:
Date of interview Letter:
Date of passport interview appointment:
Date of passport receipt:
..................
Company has asked me to travel to USA (first trip and don't want to miss this) at the end of January and really have my fingers crossed to get the passport 15th Jan. But usually for me things take longer than those who are luck to get the passport within 3 weeks

Based on the current timeline , you'll get yours within two weeks

[babyjake]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 12/12/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO:
Date of return of documents:
Date of interview Letter:
Date of passport interview appointment:
Date of passport receipt:
..................
Company has asked me to travel to USA (first trip and don't want to miss this) at the end of January and really have my fingers crossed to get the passport 15th Jan. But usually for me things take longer than those who are luck to get the passport within 3 weeks

[tlbanks]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Adult Application
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 4/12/13
Date application received by IPS: 9/12/13(HMPO SMS)
Date of return of documents: not received yet
Date of receipt of interview letter: 12/12/13 (dated 10/12/13)
Date of Passport Appointment: 20/12/13
Date of Passport Receipt:

[Emrah]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 25.11.2013
Date of application acknowledged: 28.11.2013
Date of interview Letter: 30.11.2013 (dated 29.11.2013)
Date of return of documents: 02.12.2013
Date of passport interview: 06.12.2013
Date of passport receipt: 11.12.2013

Elhamdulillah for everything.

I would like to thank everyone in this forum especially @Amber_ and @Casa through my immigration journey they helped me a lot.

There is one thing it has been delivered to my house at 18:30 and it wasnt DX secure as I paid £3 I should get my passport via DX Secure. They sent my interview letter and my documents via DX secure never sent my passport via them. Anyway it came home safely without any problems.

[ELKA]

Application Timeline
Passport for: First time adult
Method of application: Postal(recorded)
Date of application: 4/12/2013
Date application received by IPS: 10/12/2013 (SMS)
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: 11/12/2013 dated 10/12/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 18/12/2013
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

[fingerscrossed123]

del

[kyjuan]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: First class recorded delivery
Date of application: 25/11/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 27/11/2013 (SMS)
Date of return of documents: 02/12/2013
Date of interview Letter: 02/12/2013 (dated 28/11/2013)
Date of passport interview appointment: 07/12/2013 (Reading)
Date of passport receipt: 11/12/2013 (issued 07/12/2013)

And it's finally over. Not sure what to do with myself now.

[moha1212]

Still waiting for the interview letter, Would it be an issue if I called even though its just been 2 weeks since my application was sent and supporting documents have not been returned??

it is 5 weeks in here

still waiting no doc returned no interview letter sent

why dont you contact them mate? There is something definitely wrong. Because longest it can take is whole process they say 6 weeks.

what do you suggest?

called them already, email sent also a fax

no information given apart from, "ongoing checks !!!!

Don't worry Blackhole , I applied for my passport on 27/11/13 , and yet no contact from HMPO , I wll contact them next week [/b]

[taimhash]

Application Timeline
Passport for: First time adult
Method of application: Postal special delivery
Date of application: 28/11/2013
Date application received by IPS: 03/12/2013 (SMS)
Date of return of documents: 4/12/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 5/12/210
Date of Passport Appointment: 06/12/2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 10/12/2013 issue date 6/12/13

[kasturi75]

Hi, when passport is sent do you know if DX air whoever deliver send a message on day of delivery? I am keen to make sure I am at home as I have urgent travel plans.. Thanks

I got my passports via special delivery today but no one rang me or text me to inform such delivery.

[Blackhole]

Still waiting for the interview letter, Would it be an issue if I called even though its just been 2 weeks since my application was sent and supporting documents have not been returned??

it is 5 weeks in here

still waiting no doc returned no interview letter sent

why dont you contact them mate? There is something definitely wrong. Because longest it can take is whole process they say 6 weeks.

what do you suggest?

called them already, email sent also a fax

no information given apart from, "ongoing checks !!!!

[Blackhole]

@ Blackhole

You said HMPO told you they were going to make enquiries with your countersignatory. Have they got round to it yet?

Ayyubi72

yes they did

i thought that is it!!!!

contacted my countersignature and he confirmed he didn't heard from them

call them again and they said:
IDENTITY CHECK in progress and could take 6-7 weeks

no more information given

today i have sent a fax, and i am planing to write a complaint

any suggestion????