British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[linkers]

No, I don't think they tell you if it was successful or not. You don't need to worry about it as the main aim of the interview is to prove your identity.

[Emrah]

Do they tell you if your interview was successful or not? on what cases they refuse the application?

[linkers]

It's an invite and once you have it, you need to call HMPO to book an appointment for the passport interview in any of their offices.

[chamelion]

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?

[milleniumx99]

Tha chamelion

Thanks for the information, the credit checks would be scary if there was something to hide. Glad I don't have such issues.

My timeline is
Method of Application: PO Check and Send 
Date of application: 27/11/2013 
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 02/12/2013 (received via SMS) Date of return of documents: 05/12/2013 
Date of interview Letter: 05/12/2013 
Date of passport interview: 07/12/13
Passport received:???

[kasturi75]

First Adult Passport
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 receipt: TBC

Can someone tell me what is the nearest & easiest car park to access Crawley passport interview offiece in the early morning appointments?

Thanks.

[linkers]

Thanks chamelion

[chamelion]

chamelion: Which credit rating agency you are using ?

I know a friend who is using Experian but he didn't get an alert. I think like most banks, IPS only uses one of the three agencies. In my case, it's Equifax.

equifax here too.

[linkers]

chamelion: Which credit rating agency you are using ?

I know a friend who is using Experian but he didn't get an alert. I think like most banks, IPS only uses one of the three agencies. In my case, it's Equifax.

[chamelion]

Linkers how do you know a credit check was done? Is this standard practice for such checks to be done?

I see it too on mine:

IPS - ABI ID Check Identity and Passport Service
Carried out yesterday 3/12.

[linkers]

milleniumx99: I'm sure this is a standard practice otherwise there is no way of finding out about your bank accounts, previous addresses, credit cards and mobile phone contracts etc.

I pay for a monthly subscription for Equifax and I get an alert via text and email as soon as there is any activity on my credit file. I was notified by Equifax after IPS had made an inquiry on my credit file.

Below is from my credit file:
IDENTITY AND PASSPORT SERVICE (I , a Government company, has made an inquiry against your credit report on 02/12/2013 . If you were not aware of or did not consent to this search, contact IDENTITY AND PASSPORT SERVICE (I or Equifax for clarification.

[milleniumx99]

Linkers how do you know a credit check was done? Is this standard practice for such checks to be done?

[supasweet]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport
Method of application: Post ( NOT Check & Send)
Date of application: 28/11/2013
Confirmation received : 04/12/2013 (Txt message by HMPO)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06/12/2013 (Dated 04/12/2013)
Date of Passport Appointment: 07/12/2013
Date of return of documents: 10/12/2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 11/12/2013

[SgtBellPepper]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 27/11/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 03/12/2013 (received via SMS)
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of interview Letter: 03/12/2013 (received 04/12/2013)
Date of passport interview appointment: 09/12/2013
Date of passport receipt: TBC

[chamelion]

I had my ceremony on 02-12-2013 and got my naturalisation certificate.
I was wondering when can I apply for passport?
Is there any time limit I need to apply with in?
I mean am travelling overseas on work next week till end of February 2014, can I apply for British passport after I come back to UK?

naturalisation certificate does not expire. It means you're already British and have a right to apply to the passport whenever you want.

[kkkr25]

I had my ceremony on 02-12-2013 and got my naturalisation certificate.
I was wondering when can I apply for passport?
Is there any time limit I need to apply with in?
I mean am travelling overseas on work next week till end of February 2014, can I apply for British passport after I come back to UK?

[kkhan]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 29/11/2013
Date application received : 03/12/2013 (Txt message by HMPO)
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

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


Not sure whether check + send is actually any faster - I remember reading your application is generally expedited. But not so sure - they evidently didn't even mail out my documents until Monday even though I submitted Friday morning.

Still no SMS confirmation or any acknowledgment either.

[linkers]

Application Type: First Adult Passport
Method of Application: Post Office Check & Send
Date of application: 28 Nov 2013
Inquiry made by IPS on my Credit Report (Equifax): 02 Dec 2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 03 Dec 2013 (text)
Date of return of documents: 03 Dec 2013
Date of interview Letter: 05 Dec 2013 (dated 02 Dec 2013)
Date of passport interview appointment: 10 Dec 2013 (Reading)
Date of passport receipt: 12 Dec 2013 (09:30 am)

[jack902]

If it is returned for whatever reason, does one need to pay a new fee? Or simply send in the information or change requested?

[akhan25]

Has anyone on this forum or if they know anyone whose application is return becouse of countersignatory not accepted.

Or if anyone has used someone not in the list or just like someone not professional and they been alright.

[geemo]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send (I will use check and send by registered post only if I had to do it again)
Date of application: 25/11/2013
Date application received by IPS: 03/12/2013 (SMS message)
Date of return of documents: 11/12/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 10/12/2013 dated (06/12/2013)
Date of Passport Appointment: 16/12/2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 18/12/2013

Update: 05/12/2013 on 02/12/2013 IPS - ABI ID Check by IPS, but still no appointment letter.
Update: 06/12/2013 - Still waiting for the interview letter.
Update: 07/12/2013 - Still waiting for the interview letter, nor my documents.
Update: 10/12/2013 - letter finally arrived.
Update: 11/12/2013 - Supporting Documents returned DX Secure dropped through the letter box.
Update: 16/12/2013 - interview done, now we wait.
Update: 18/12/2013 - The red book has arrived - Praise God.

Thanks for putting this forum together and good luck to all those waiting

[Nina123]

[quote="Nina123"][quote="Nina123"][quote="Nina123"][quote="sushdmehta"]Interested members can post their passport application processing timelines here for the benefit of others.

Please include the following details when posting in this topic:

Application Timeline
Passport for: adult
Application Type: First adult passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 12/11
Date application received by IPS: 15/11 by text
Date of return of documents: 23/11
Date of receipt of interview letter: 21/11 letter dated 19/11
Date of Passport Appointment: 02/12 ( Victoria London ) done my interview
Date of Passport Receipt: 03/12/ at 12:30 red book landed today thank god the end of the immigration best of Luck to all of u waiting

[SgtBellPepper]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 27/11/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 03/12/2013
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of interview Letter: TBC
Date of passport interview appointment: TBC
Date of passport receipt: TBC

[akhan25]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send or Postal
Date of application: 19/11/2013
Date application received by IPS: 21/11/2013
Date of return of documents: (Passport requested, sent and Document returned 30/11/13
Date of receipt of interview letter: 25/11/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 02/12/14
Date of Passport Receipt:

Did u not send ur passport with ur application or did they request ur old ot new passport.