British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[esikwaa]

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation) - first UK passport
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 12/07/2013
Date of fee collection: 12/07/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 17/07/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 25/7/2013
Date of return of documents: 25/7/2013 (secure delivery DX - letter dated 26/7/13)
Date of passport appointment: 26/7/2013 (Chelmsford Interview Office)
Date of passport receipt: 30/7/2013

[Estelle]

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation) - first UK passport
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 16/07/2013
Date of fee collection: 16/07/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 19/07/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 26/7/2013
Date of return of documents: 26/7/2013 (secure delivery DX - letter dated 27/08/13)
Date of passport appointment: 03/08/2013 (Crawley Interview Office)
Date of the passport appointment confirmation:email on 28/07/13
Date of passport receipt: TBC

Useful Tip:
When booking your passport interview please ensure they give you a choice to send the confirmation letter of your passport appointment via post or email.

[Master_Blaster]

Passport application:First Adult Passport (After Naturalization) (2 Adults + 1 Child)
Method of application: Postal (Application filled online in IPS website)
Date of posting application: 08 July
Date application received by HMPO : 09 July
Date application acknowledged : 10 July (received by SMS)
Date payment taken from account : 11 July
Date of receipt of interview letter: 19 July (dated 17 July)
Date of return of documents: 20 July
Date of passport appointment: 20 July (Crawley)
Date of passport receipt:25-July

14th working day including date of posting. Not a bad service at all.

[thatguy1]

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation)
Method of application: Special Delivery
Date of application: 11/07/2013
Date of fee collection: 15/07/2013 (Paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 16/07/2013

A 2nd class letter arrived today asking for £3, for the secure return of supporting documents. I've sent the credit card from and it mentioned that they should charge correct amount.

Called advice line and paid £3, but the lady thought I shouldn't be paying for this because I am applying for the 48 page jumbo and the secure return should be included. She offered to call the passport office and ask for clarifications but they were not answering.

The letter contains a direct number for the examiner and I've called myself. Just told them it's been paid and asking if anything else needed.

Let's see. It takes 3 days for a 2nd mail to reach London from Peterborough....

I don't get it. We are paying £70 or £80 but they can't squeeze 10p out from it to send a first class mail.

Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of return of documents:
Date of passport appointment:
Date of passport receipt:

[atukflrn]

Passport application: Child (after naturalisation)
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 12/07/2013
Date of fee collection: 12/07/2013 (Paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: N/A
Date of return of documents: 29/07/2013
Date of passport receipt: 25/07/2013

[Aborigine]

Hello boys and girls ,
Finally i completed my journey.

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation)
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 02/07/2013
Date of fee collection: 02/07/2013 (Paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: Never received anything, they didnt send sms
Date of receipt of interview letter: 16/07/2013
Date of return of documents: 17/07/2013
Date of passport appointment: 23/07/2013
Date of passport receipt: 25/07/2013

Thanks to everyone , i wish you health,wealth and happiness.

[b2v]

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation) - first UK passport
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 03/07/2013
Date of fee collection: 03/07/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 09/07/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 18/7/2013
Date of return of documents: 18/7/2013 forgot to update the date I got my docs back.
Date of passport appointment: 19/7/2013 (Luton Interview Office)
Date of passport receipt: 23/7/2013





The information i received from members of this forum was exceptional and i wish to thank you guys and to all those that are still expecting the good news from the UKBA regarding their application,i wish you all the best.It may tarry but just keep holding on and it will definitely arrive in the post.

[miki1999]

Final Update

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation)
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 28/06/2013
Date of fee collection: 28/06/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 02/07/2013 ( SMS )
Date of receipt of interview letter: 13/07/2013
Date of return of documents: 14/07/2013
Date of passport appointment: 20/07/2013 (Plymouth)
Date of passport receipt: 24/07/2013 ( through letterbox )

Thanks everyone, that was very helpful forum. I wish all of you good luck.

[emontes]

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation) - first UK passport
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 23/07/2013
Date of fee collection: 23/07/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 29/07/2013 (SMS received)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 01/08/2013 (Dated 30/07/2013)
Date of return of documents: Still haven't got it.
Date of passport appointment: 04/08/2013 (Victoria, London)
Date of passport receipt: 06/08/2013

I'd like to thank all the people on this forum for their inputs, it was an immense help. Good luck to all those waiting.

[hausboy2]

Hi there, your post still says documents 'awaiting' even though you received your passport... how did it it take for your dox to get returned? Thanks!

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation) - first UK passport
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 03/07/2013
Date of fee collection: 03/07/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 09/07/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 18/7/2013
Date of return of documents: awaiting
Date of passport appointment: 19/7/2013 (Luton Interview Office)
Date of passport receipt: 23/7/2013





The information i received from members of this forum was exceptional and i wish to thank you guys and to all those that are still expecting the good news from the UKBA regarding their application,i wish you all the best.It may tarry but just keep holding on and it will definitely arrive in the post.

[hausboy2]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New following naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 16/7/2013
Date application received by IPS: 18/7/2013
Date of return of documents: 31/7 (delivered late in the day, by DX, signature taken)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 31/7/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 2/8/2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 6/8/2013

JOURNEY COMPLETED!!

[hun]

Passport application:New / Adult (after naturalisation)
first UK passport
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 23/07/2013
Date of fee collection: 23/07/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 25/07/2013
(SMS by HMPO)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 02/08/2013 (dated 31/08/2013)
Date of return of documents: 02/08/2013
Date of passport appointment: 06/08/2013
Date of passport receipt: 08/08/2013

[b2v]

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation) - first UK passport
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 03/07/2013
Date of fee collection: 03/07/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 09/07/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 18/7/2013
Date of return of documents: awaiting
Date of passport appointment: 19/7/2013 (Luton Interview Office)
Date of passport receipt: 23/7/2013

The information i received from members of this forum was exceptional and i wish to thank you guys and to all those that are still expecting the good news from the UKBA regarding their application,i wish you all the best.It may tarry but just keep holding on and it will definitely arrive in the post.

[Priya_Rai]

Passport application: 2 Adults + 1 Child (after naturalisation)
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 22/07/2013
Date of fee collection: 22/07/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: Waiting
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of passport appointment: Waiting
Date of passport Receive: Waiting

[onceblue]

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation)
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 10/07/2013
Date of fee collection: 10/07/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 12/07/2013 ( SMS )
Date of receipt of interview letter: 30/07/2013
Date of return of documents: 01/08/2013
Date of passport appointment: 31/07/2013
Date of passport Receive: 05/08/2013

End of journey. Thanks everyone.

[legalalien]

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation)
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 28/06/2013
Date of fee collection: 28/06/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 03/07/2013 (by text)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 13/07/2013
Date of return of documents: 12/07/2013 (DXSecure stamped 13/07/2013!!)
Date of passport appointment: 18/07/2013 (could have got 15/07/2013 but was working that day.
Date of passport receipt: 22/07/2013 (dated 18/07/2013) Delivered by DX but no signature was collected as posted through letterbox

[orioza]

Eligibility criteria: WP + Tier 2 (G) + 1 Yr ILR
Application Type: Self + Spouse + Section 1 (3) (child born in uk)
Method of application: NCS (Chelmsford)
Date of Application: 19/07/2013
Received by HO: Waiting
Date of debit of fees: Waiting
Date of acknowledgement: Waiting
Date of approval: Waiting
Date of citizenship ceremony: Waiting

[RoyalFlush]

hello
i m going to apply british passport just need to know what is passport interview ? what they ask? can any one tell me please thank you

see http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=64893

[sharmadeepak123]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (After Naturalisation)
Method of application: Check & Send + Return docs by secure delivery
Date of application: 22/07/2013
Date application received by IPS: Did not receive confirmation by SMS
Date of return of documents: Redelivered on the 13/08 (letter for redelivery dated 07/08 )
Date of receipt of interview letter: 05/08/2013 (Dated 01/08/2013)
Date of Passport Appointment: 15/08/2013 (London Victoria) - earliest available date
Date of Passport Receipt: 19/08/2013

[tarausman]

hello
i m going to apply british passport just need to know what is passport interview ? what they ask? can any one tell me please thank you

[1273]

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation)
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 22/07/2013
Date of fee collection: 22/07/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 24/07/2013 via text
Date of receipt of interview letter: 01/08/2013 [dated 30/07/2013]
Date of return of documents: 30/07/2013
Date of passport appointment: 03/08/2013
Date of passport receipt: 06/08/2013

Passport interview: 14 days including weekends

[Budmashh]

Update :

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation)
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 28/06/2013
Date of fee collection: 28/06/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 02/07/2013 ( SMS )
Date of receipt of interview letter: 13/07/2013
Date of return of documents: 14/07/2013
Date of passport appointment: 20/07/2013 (Plymouth)
Date of passport receipt:

Passport interview - nice chat , nothing to worry about

Could you please tell us what kind of question they asked you... ???

[miki1999]

Update :

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation)
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 28/06/2013
Date of fee collection: 28/06/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 02/07/2013 ( SMS )
Date of receipt of interview letter: 13/07/2013
Date of return of documents: 14/07/2013
Date of passport appointment: 20/07/2013 (Plymouth)
Date of passport receipt:

Passport interview - nice chat , nothing to worry about

[RoyalFlush]

Update:

Passport application: Adult (after naturalisation)
Method of application: PO Check and Send
Date of application: 28/06/2013
Date of fee collection: 28/06/2013 (paid at Post Office)
Date application acknowledged by IPS: 04/07/2013 (by text)

Date of request for newer photos: 13/07/2013 (second class mail)
Date of sending new photos: 15/07/2013 (first class regular mail)

Date of receipt of interview letter: 20/07/2013 (dated 18/07/2013)
Date of return of documents: 23/07/2013
Date of passport appointment: 23/07/2013 (Chelmsford)
Date of passport receipt:25/07/2013

Note that having to send new photos did not add much delay to the application. Hope this helps anyone that experiences the same issue.

My journey has ended now but a new adventure starts. A huge thank you for all the support and help from this board. I am forever grateful. And good luck to all.

[Master_Blaster]

Passport application:First Adult Passport (After Naturalization)
Method of application: Postal (Application filled online in IPS website)
Date of posting application: 08 July
Date application received by HMPO : 09 July
Date application acknowledged : 10 July (received by SMS)
Date payment taken from account : 11 July
Date of receipt of interview letter: 19 July (dated 17 July)
Date of return of documents: 20 July
Date of passport appointment: 20 July (Crawley)
Date of passport receipt:Waiting