British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[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

5 weeks is a very long time, they do say you can start making enquirers after three weeks. Id certainly suggest that you call IPS to find out about you application.

i have already called them and they said IDENTITY CHECK in progress

dont know what that means

[kkkr25]

Passport for: First Adult Passport
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check and Send
Date of application: 3rd December 2013
Date application received by IPS: 5th December 2013 (Text message by HMPO)
Date of return of documents: 09th December 2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 10th December 2013 (dated 6th December 2013)
Date of Passport Interview: 12th December 2013 (Crawley)
Date of Passport Receipt:

[kasturi75]

We got our first British passport today.

Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 28/11/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 03/12/2013 (received via SMS)
Date of return of documents: 04/12/2013
Date of interview Letter: 04/12/2013
Date of passport interview appointment: 06/12/2013 - Crawley
Date of passport issued: 06/12/2013
Date of passport receipt: 10/12/2013

This wonderful forum helped us immensely throughout our journey till this milestone. Thank you all again & all the very best.

[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: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

[Emrah]

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.

[Ayyubi72]

@ Blackhole

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

[geemo]

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

5 weeks is a very long time, they do say you can start making enquirers after three weeks. Id certainly suggest that you call IPS to find out about you application.

[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

[milleniumx99]

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

[poorLeno]

Passport for: First Adult Passport
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office - Secure Delivery
Date of application: 7 December 2013
Date application received by IPS: 9 December 2013 / SMS notification 10 December 2013
Date of return of documents: 21 December 2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 19 December 2013
Date of Passport Interview: 20 December 2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 24 December 2013

[chamelion]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 29/11/2013
Date application received by IPS: 03/12/2013 (I called) + SMS notification 4/12
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: 07/12/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 12/12/2013, Maidenstone
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

How are people getting next day interviews?! Victoria is booked until close to end december, as is chelmsford. I'm stuck in Maidenstone where the earliest they could offer was Thursday, and there was just a single slot available...

[geemo]

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??

Might be worth giving them a ring to check. From my experience and other numerous timelines I've seen on here 2 weeks is a long time to wait for interview letter and docs to be sent back.

I did call the IPS option 4, since my application was not quite 3 weeks yet. I was told nothing on the system with my details but to try again by next week Friday if I haven't yet received my invitation letter since I have been sent an acknowledgment SMS.

[kyjuan]

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??

Might be worth giving them a ring to check. From my experience and other numerous timelines I've seen on here 2 weeks is a long time to wait for interview letter and docs to be sent back.

[Emrah]

We did our interview today 06/12/2013 - at Crawley. First 2 appointments of the day. Receptionist who is a retired military person was warmly welcomed us & very helpful of guiding us for most cost effective parking places etc (ASDA car park is the cheapest as only 1 pound for 2 hrs).

My wife got first slot & only took 10 min to go through everything.
Then my turn also took around 10 min to complete. No tough questions at all. All questions are based on myself, family, Parents, Work, commuting, banking, dates & supporting docs of application, about Counter signatory.

Told between 4 – 10 days Passport will be reached.

Thanks everyone for all your help & guidance.

I dont think they are allowed to let you know if you are gonna get your passport or not. Cos they are not allowed to give info if you were succesful or not.

I have been to my interview today. They are asking so many questions they are simple questions but they ask quite a lot. I only couldn't remember exact date of my British citizenship ceremony date but I remembered the month. He was asking even my sister brother name and asked if they got kids or not. Come on eh. You can see my picture I have answered hundreds of questions I have been numerous times of security checks before I came to this point.

Anyway hopefully will get my passport soon and this things will be over.

Good luck to people who are waiting.

I don't know what they are allowed or not. But she said if nothing reached during 10 days then inquiry from Passport office.
My understanding is if they are not satisfied then they keep asking more & more questions till they satisfy.

Was anyone turned down issuing Passport due to an unsuccessful interview??

If this means "if nothing reached during 10 days then inquiry from Passport office." you are successful. Then I should not take the interview at all cos the guy at reception told me exactly same thing before interview.

[kasturi75]

We did our interview today 06/12/2013 - at Crawley. First 2 appointments of the day. Receptionist who is a retired military person was warmly welcomed us & very helpful of guiding us for most cost effective parking places etc (ASDA car park is the cheapest as only 1 pound for 2 hrs).

My wife got first slot & only took 10 min to go through everything.
Then my turn also took around 10 min to complete. No tough questions at all. All questions are based on myself, family, Parents, Work, commuting, banking, dates & supporting docs of application, about Counter signatory.

Told between 4 – 10 days Passport will be reached.

Thanks everyone for all your help & guidance.

I dont think they are allowed to let you know if you are gonna get your passport or not. Cos they are not allowed to give info if you were succesful or not.

I have been to my interview today. They are asking so many questions they are simple questions but they ask quite a lot. I only couldn't remember exact date of my British citizenship ceremony date but I remembered the month. He was asking even my sister brother name and asked if they got kids or not. Come on eh. You can see my picture I have answered hundreds of questions I have been numerous times of security checks before I came to this point.

Anyway hopefully will get my passport soon and this things will be over.

Good luck to people who are waiting.

I don't know what they are allowed or not. But she said if nothing reached during 10 days then inquiry from Passport office.
My understanding is if they are not satisfied then they keep asking more & more questions till they satisfy.

Was anyone turned down issuing Passport due to an unsuccessful interview??

[Emrah]

We did our interview today 06/12/2013 - at Crawley. First 2 appointments of the day. Receptionist who is a retired military person was warmly welcomed us & very helpful of guiding us for most cost effective parking places etc (ASDA car park is the cheapest as only 1 pound for 2 hrs).

My wife got first slot & only took 10 min to go through everything.
Then my turn also took around 10 min to complete. No tough questions at all. All questions are based on myself, family, Parents, Work, commuting, banking, dates & supporting docs of application, about Counter signatory.

Told between 4 – 10 days Passport will be reached.

Thanks everyone for all your help & guidance.

I dont think they are allowed to let you know if you are gonna get your passport or not. Cos they are not allowed to give info if you were succesful or not.

I have been to my interview today. They are asking so many questions they are simple questions but they ask quite a lot. I only couldn't remember exact date of my British citizenship ceremony date but I remembered the month. He was asking even my sister brother name and asked if they got kids or not. Come on eh. You can see my picture I have answered hundreds of questions I have been numerous times of security checks before I came to this point.

Anyway hopefully will get my passport soon and this things will be over.

Good luck to people who are waiting.

[geemo]

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??

[kasturi75]

We did our interview today 06/12/2013 - at Crawley. First 2 appointments of the day. Receptionist who is a retired military person was warmly welcomed us & very helpful of guiding us for most cost effective parking places etc (ASDA car park is the cheapest as only 1 pound for 2 hrs).

My wife got first slot & only took 10 min to go through everything.
Then my turn also took around 10 min to complete. No tough questions at all. All questions are based on myself, family, Parents, Work, commuting, banking, dates & supporting docs of application, about Counter signatory.

Told between 4 – 10 days Passport will be reached.

Thanks everyone for all your help & guidance.

[kasturi75]

quick question guys: for the interview - are you getting a predefined slot based on your location? Or is it just an invite and you have to call to set up an appointment?

Latter

[HAPPYDAYSUK]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Adult Passport
Method of application: Postal (Special Delivery)
Date of application: 2/12/13
Date application received by IPS: 3/12/2013
Date of return of documents: 5/12/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 6/12/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 17/12/2013
Date of Passport Receipt:

[akhan25]

Application Timeline
 Passport for: Adult Application
Type: First Adult Application 
Method of application: Check & Send 
Date of application: 6/12/13 
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents: 
Date of receipt of interview letter: 
Date of Passport Appointment: 
Date of Passport Receipt:

[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: 6/12/13(HMPO SMS)
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[ELKA]

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

Hello everyone.

[geemo]

don't forget guys: you're already British citizens! It's not like they'd cancel your citizenship if you mess up the interview a bit!

Nice one

[chamelion]

don't forget guys: you're already British citizens! It's not like they'd cancel your citizenship if you mess up the interview a bit!