British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[fatimahanif]

Hi, i have got one quick quires regarding passport application. i got my ILR in BRP (biometric resident permit card). so far i know when apply for passport you need to send all previous passport & naturalization certificate .now my qus is do i need to send my BRP (biometric resident permit card) as well .please clear me .thanks

BRP is not required as when you get your naturalisation certificate the BRP becomes irrelevant. You should still keep it with you though. You need to submit all previous passports and your naturalisation certificate along with the form, fee and photographs.

[cpcg]

Hi, i have got one quick quires regarding passport application. i got my ILR in BRP (biometric resident permit card). so far i know when apply for passport you need to send all previous passport & naturalization certificate .now my qus is do i need to send my BRP (biometric resident permit card) as well .please clear me .thanks

nope. they want only uncancelled passport. no need to send brp as i got my passport today by doing the same.

[glenrock12]

Hi, i have got one quick quires regarding passport application. i got my ILR in BRP (biometric resident permit card). so far i know when apply for passport you need to send all previous passport & naturalization certificate .now my qus is do i need to send my BRP (biometric resident permit card) as well .please clear me .thanks

[Prince_irl]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 19/11/2013
Date application received by IPS: 20/11/2013
Date of return of documents: 25/11/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 23/11/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 11/12/2013 Victoria
Date of Passport Receipt:

[schroeck]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (first passport after naturalization)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 25/11/2013
Date application received by IPS: 26/11/2013
Date of return of documents: 29/11/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 29/11/2013 (dated 27/11/2013)
Date of Passport Appointment: 04/12/2013 (Reading)
Date of Passport Receipt: 09/12/2013 (issued 04/12/2013)

[Blackhole]

what worries me is when i called they said:

ON HOLD?

Just want to know what that means???

We have had someone else on forum whose passport application was pending for many months.

Your naturalisation took 2 years, and now something has flagged up in your passport application too.

I suspect its something to do with your background or your details closely matching with someone on some kind of watchlist/blacklist. It could be similar name, DOB, place of birth, place of residence in home country, where you studied or worked or some other details that kind of resemble with someone else.

Since home office granted you naturalisation after two years, it would appear that they would have done extensive checks and enquiries on you and decided you are not the "bad person". Now since HMPO has picked up the same issue, I am sure they will refer it to UKBA and soon they will get confirmation that you are not that "bad person" but someone else. It might take a few weeks though.

it turn out to be writing to C.signature, and a waiting reply

so as you said it looks like it needs another 2 -3 weeks

[Blackhole]

what worries me is when i called they said:

ON HOLD?

Just want to know what that means???

Well I discussed abt ur application wid my solicitor n he said it happens when write a letter to the counter signaturer to confirm ur identity first n ur application will b on pending status till he confirms ur identity by writting a letter to dem but nt sure if dats da case:(

that is exactly what i was thinking of, thanks for asking

[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: TBC

I have got a few questions actually about PO check and send service.

The guy at post office took my application form, my Turkish passport, my citizenship certificate and photos then He just put them together and give me a confirmation code. He never put them in an envelope and never gave me a tracking number for special delivery. As it says on the gov.co.uk website they are sending them by special delivery Im a bit worried about it. Is this the normal way they are doing or the guy at post office was doing something wrong. It is very important documents he got and Im worried about it. please let me know how yours has been handled. Thanks

[Tats]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 25.11.2013
Date of application acknowledged: TBC
Booked on the same day for Interview TBC
Date of interview Letter: TBC)
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of passport interview: TBC
Date of passport receipt: TBC

Now how do I book for an appointment?

I have to wait for the documents back from IPS office and then book one with the info on it or will they send an appointment date along with the documents?

Kind advise. Thanks

They will send you a letter containing a reference number, instructing you to call a number to book an appointment for interview.

When you call the number, they will confirm some personal details and use your postcode to find the nearest interview centers to you. You will then be given earliest dates in the different centers and asked to choose your preferred location and time.

[saadmushtaq]

what worries me is when i called they said:

ON HOLD?

Just want to know what that means???

Well I discussed abt ur application wid my solicitor n he said it happens when write a letter to the counter signaturer to confirm ur identity first n ur application will b on pending status till he confirms ur identity by writting a letter to dem but nt sure if dats da case:(

[iramkk]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 25.11.2013
Date of application acknowledged: TBC
Booked on the same day for Interview TBC
Date of interview Letter: TBC)
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of passport interview: TBC
Date of passport receipt: TBC

Now how do I book for an appointment?

I have to wait for the documents back from IPS office and then book one with the info on it or will they send an appointment date along with the documents?

Kind advise. Thanks

[dual_sa_bc]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First
Method of application: PO Check & Send
Date of application: 14/11/2013 (straight after ceremony)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: no text
Date of return of documents: 20/11/2013 (secure delivery)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 20/11/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 21/11/2013 (Crawley)
Date of Passport Receipt: 23/11/2013

Thats it, all done. good luck for all still waiting.

[2321]

[quote="2321"][quote="2321"][quote="2321"]First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 06/11/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 08/11/2013 (SMS)
Date of return of documents: 15/11/2013
Date of interview Letter: 14/11/2013 dated 12/11/2013
Date of passport interview appointment: 20/11/2013
Date of passport receipt:23/11/2013.

Thanks to every one on board for valuable suggestions and help making my immigration journey successful.

[Smkuk]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 11.11.2013
Date of application acknowledged : 16.11.2013 (dated: 14.11.2013)
Booked on the same day for Interview 16.11.2013
Date of interview Letter: 16.11.2013 (by email)
Date of return of documents: 18.11.2013
Date of passport interview: 19.11.2013
Date of passport receipt: 21.11.2013
Alhamdulillah for everything I got.

[Nina123]

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 )
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting done my interview today answered all the questions it took 10 mins only

[Ayyubi72]

what worries me is when i called they said:

ON HOLD?

Just want to know what that means???

We have had someone else on forum whose passport application was pending for many months.

Your naturalisation took 2 years, and now something has flagged up in your passport application too.

I suspect its something to do with your background or your details closely matching with someone on some kind of watchlist/blacklist. It could be similar name, DOB, place of birth, place of residence in home country, where you studied or worked or some other details that kind of resemble with someone else.

Since home office granted you naturalisation after two years, it would appear that they would have done extensive checks and enquiries on you and decided you are not the "bad person". Now since HMPO has picked up the same issue, I am sure they will refer it to UKBA and soon they will get confirmation that you are not that "bad person" but someone else. It might take a few weeks though.

[hsmp_to_tier1]

First Adult Passport
Method of Application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 16/11/2013
Date of application acknowledged by HMPO: 19/11/2013 (I called them on the 21st and they confirmed they received the documents on the 19th)
Date of return of documents:
Date of interview Letter:
Date of passport interview appointment:
Date of passport receipt:

[2321]

No .... way:)

You are a UK citizen, they do not have right to reject your application, unless they have strong reasons to believe that you are not who you claim to be...(i.e. trying to get passport using someone else's ID details)

If people were punished by spelling mistakes, or by not remembering correct names there would be no politicians left in UK and US:) and George Bush's passport would be revoked in matter of days

.......all was fine except the countersignatory which I miss spelled and saw the interviewer circle around.
Do they reject my application on basis of this?,any one had the same problem?

Cordelia thank you for ur message.
Any way today HMPO customer advisor advised me that I passed my interview and passport is printed on 20/11 on the day of my interview and its on way.
Hopefully would receive by tmrw r Monday.

[Blackhole]

what worries me is when i called they said:

ON HOLD?

Just want to know what that means???

[saadmushtaq]

no i have not

no documents back, no interview letter

any ideas???

don't worry it says it will take 6 weeks so it will be ok. I have sent mine yesterday will see how long will it take !

[Blackhole]

no i have not

no documents back, no interview letter

any ideas???

[saadmushtaq]

applied on 6th, confirmed receipt on 7th, nothing since....


called today and they said APPLICATION ON HOLD!!!!

any one knows what that means?

is it anything to do with the reference? or is it same old story UNDER SECURITY CHECK?

Doesnt sound good to me!!!!!

Have you received your documents back or nt?

[Blackhole]

applied on 6th, confirmed receipt on 7th, nothing since....


called today and they said APPLICATION ON HOLD!!!!

any one knows what that means?

is it anything to do with the reference? or is it same old story UNDER SECURITY CHECK?

Doesnt sound good to me!!!!!

[cpcg]

Ceremony citizenship: 13/11/13

Application type: First two adults + child Passports (family)

Method of Application: Posted using one royal mail special delivery envelope (did not use Check & send)

Date of application: 13/11/13 (Straight after ceremony - countersign on passport application done one week before ceremony date)

Date of application acknowledged by IPS: 15/11/13 (sms)

Date of return of documents & interview letter: 20/11/13 (royal mail special delivery envelope)

Date of passport interview appointment for two adults: 21/11/13 (Manchester)

Date of passport receipt: 25/11/2013 (all 3 passports together in separate envelope were delivered by private courier same time)

All over!!! New phase started !!ohooooooo

[Nina123]

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: not yet
Date of receipt of interview letter: 21/11 letter dated 19/11
Date of Passport Appointment: 02/12 ( Victoria London )
Date of Passport Receipt:
Called hmpo to book an interview but they said you need to wait for the letter how long it takes for the letter and the the documents to arrive pls help thank you