British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[jagshari]

Passport for: Adult(2)/ Minor(2)
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 31/01/2012
Date application received by IPS:01/02/2013
Date of return of documents: 06/02/2013(Minor) & 07/02/2013 (Adult)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 07/02/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 12/02/2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 06/02/2013 - Printed on 04/02/2013 (Minor) 15/02/2013 (Adult) Printed on 12/02/2013

[spedds]

Appreciate if someone could provide clarification.

There are four boxes to check in Section 4 of passport application form.
Any idea what is the basis for the four boxes and which ones to check under what conditions?

Thanks.

[Tra2003]

I just wonder what they would be doing for a couple of weeks just to print a passport, do they need to carry out more checks after the interview?

What checks? Those have all been done before you got your interview letter.

2-3 days ( not counting weekends and holidays ) maximum unless you live somewhere real remote like a Scottish Island ( in that case 5 or 6 ).

Civil servants like the one you spoke to are instructed to lower your expectations - just in case the printer breaks or there is a strike or natural disaster.

Thanks rod_p, this has really put my mind at rest. Thanks for your reassurance

[rod_p]

I just wonder what they would be doing for a couple of weeks just to print a passport, do they need to carry out more checks after the interview?

What checks? Those have all been done before you got your interview letter.

2-3 days ( not counting weekends and holidays ) maximum unless you live somewhere real remote like a Scottish Island ( in that case 5 or 6 ).

Civil servants like the one you spoke to are instructed to lower your expectations - just in case the printer breaks or there is a strike or natural disaster.

[Tra2003]

Passport is queued for printing when the IPS interviewer clicks on verified ( I was told this at the end of my interview ).

2 or 3 days later, your passport is unceremoniously drooped through your front door mail slot, other secure mail delivery. Failing that, your postman ( alternatively, it may be a courier service ) will knock on your front door and hand you your passport.

It's all over before you know it.

Hopefully i won't have to wait for a couple of weeks to get mine through the mail. I just wonder what they would be doing for a couple of weeks just to print a passport, do they need to carry out more checks after the interview?

[rod_p]

Passport is queued for printing when the IPS interviewer clicks on verified ( I was told this at the end of my interview ).

2 or 3 days later, your passport is unceremoniously drooped through your front door mail slot, other secure mail delivery. Failing that, your postman ( alternatively, it may be a courier service ) will knock on your front door and hand you your passport.

It's all over before you know it.

[Tra2003]

Had my interview today, at the reception before signing me in, the guy there told me that i wont get my passport today (not that i was expecting to walk out with it straight from the interview , that it takes a "couple of weeks"
Looking at the passport timelimes, others have received their passport two to seven days after the interview, so i just wonder why the guy told me this. Has anyone been told this or is it a normal procedure with the IPS to marry with their six weeks timeline?

[Tra2003]

Hi guys,

Can anybody please let me know the process of applying British passport for the first time. I have just been granted British citizenship and i need to get British passport asap as i will be flying to other country for my new job.
I have read that i can go for check & send but i tried to find a form which i can download from but no luck there as well. Also do we need to get it signed again from a British citizen or a professional like we have to get it done for citizenship application?

Thanks in advance

You will need to go to a post office to get a form (if you don't want to fill it online). Take passport photos that conforms to the photo requirements, fill the form, sign and date; get a countersignatory to fill, sign and date your form and also countersign one of your passport photos. You then take it to the post office (if you want to use check and send), with your recent country passport, any old/uncancelled passport and your naturalization certificate. The staff at the post office will check if it has been filled in properly and check if you have included the neccessary documents. If everything is okay, you then pay for the application and if you want your documeents returned recorded delivery you pay £3 (you will need to tick a box on the form, if you want this service).
I hope this explanation helps you?

[GoanG]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 13/02/2013
Date application received by IPS: Not known
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office.
Date of return of documents: 20/02/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 21/02/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 27/02/2013
Date of Passport Receipt:01/03/2013

Very please with the IPS Service, thank you to all the board members here for support and wish all the ones waiting may you have your documents soon!

[furqankarim]

Hi guys,

Can anybody please let me know the process of applying British passport for the first time. I have just been granted British citizenship and i need to get British passport asap as i will be flying to other country for my new job.
I have read that i can go for check & send but i tried to find a form which i can download from but no luck there as well. Also do we need to get it signed again from a British citizen or a professional like we have to get it done for citizenship application?

Thanks in advance

[TTOE]

Passport for: Child x 3
Application Type: First british passport after Reg.
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 13/02/13
Date application received by IPS:14/02/13
Date payment taken: Paid at the PO
Date of return of documents: 01/03/13
Date of Passport Receipt : 28/02/13 (Exactly 2 weeks + 1 day of sending the applications - Including the Countersignatory verification process the applications had to go through).

Interim update:
- Application confirmed by IPS staff was received on 14/02/13
- Verification letters 1 for each of the 3 kids were sent on 19/02/13 to the family friend that countersigned the application forms. Received by him on 22/02/13 (second class post).
- Countersignatory responded to the verification letters 25/02/13 (Special delivery - delivered 26/02/13)
- Called IPS - Application passed and Passport printed for all the kids on 26/02/13 (13 days after application forms were checked & sent at the PO)
- 28/02/13 - Kids all sorted as per passports!!! Thank God!
- For the list of people that can countersign your form, please refer to the IPS website and conform to the list.

[ppharish92]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 12/02/2013
Date application received by IPS: 15/02/2013
Date of return of documents: 26/02/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 23/02/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 27/02/2013
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting

[Tra2003]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application:02/02/2013
Date application received by IPS: 06/02/2013 (called to confirm this)
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: 12/02/13
Date of Passport Appointment:14/02/2013
Date of Passport Receipt:



Just to say for those applying in future, and to your mind at rest and to keep your curiosity at rest, i did not give grandparents details neither did i submit marriage certifcate and i got the interview letter. So do not panic as it seems they do not require these info in the end. Good luck.

[skymoon]

Does anyone know when IPS sends back documents used for passport application. I am also thinking of giving them a call tmr Monday to ask them of my application updates. Is this too soon to make an enquiry considering that i only applied on the 2nd of Febuary?

Thanks anyone

Within a week. I received mine doc back within a week.

[skymoon]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send (Special Delivery)
Date of application: 31/01/2013
Date application received by IPS: Not Confirmed
Date of fee deduction: 31/01/2013 Paid at the Post Office
Date of return of documents: 08/02/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 08/02/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 13/02/2013
Date of Passport Receipt:

Skymoon, please could you advice if you submited grand parents details with your pp application. I see you've gotten an interview date booked, so all is well, congrats .
I applied two days after you and haven't heard anything back.
Thanks

No, I did not submit grandparents detail. Post Office Check and send it without asking me grandparents details. He writees "None" in Section 8 Additional Information. He said everything is ok. I got my interview & doc back within a week. Good luck for your Passport.

[Tra2003]

Thanks vinitmanu, if it takes between 7-10 working days then calling them Monday will be too soon. I will wait till towards the end of the week then. Thanks

Good Luck Tra2003 & keep us posted.

Thanks will do.

[vinitmanu]

Thanks vinitmanu, if it takes between 7-10 working days then calling them Monday will be too soon. I will wait till towards the end of the week then. Thanks

Good Luck Tra2003 & keep us posted.

[Tra2003]

Does anyone know when IPS sends back documents used for passport application. I am also thinking of giving them a call tmr Monday to ask them of my application updates. Is this too soon to make an enquiry considering that i only applied on the 2nd of Febuary?

Thanks anyone

In most cases 7-10 working days. I think you might be rushing it a bit if you call them tomorrow. However, it's your call.

Thanks vinitmanu, if it takes between 7-10 working days then calling them Monday will be too soon. I will wait till towards the end of the week then. Thanks

[vinitmanu]

Does anyone know when IPS sends back documents used for passport application. I am also thinking of giving them a call tmr Monday to ask them of my application updates. Is this too soon to make an enquiry considering that i only applied on the 2nd of Febuary?

Thanks anyone

In most cases 7-10 working days. I think you might be rushing it a bit if you call them tomorrow. However, it's your call.

[Tra2003]

Does anyone know when IPS sends back documents used for passport application. I am also thinking of giving them a call tmr Monday to ask them of my application updates. Is this too soon to make an enquiry considering that i only applied on the 2nd of Febuary?

Thanks anyone

[ccrab]

Passport for: 1 Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 09 FEB 2013
Date application received by IPS: 11 FEB 2013
Date of return of documents: 25 FEB 2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 16 FEB 2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 1 MAR 2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 4 MAR 2013

[Tra2003]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send (Special Delivery)
Date of application: 31/01/2013
Date application received by IPS: Not Confirmed
Date of fee deduction: 31/01/2013 Paid at the Post Office
Date of return of documents: 08/02/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 08/02/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 13/02/2013
Date of Passport Receipt:

Skymoon, please could you advice if you submited grand parents details with your pp application. I see you've gotten an interview date booked, so all is well, congrats .
I applied two days after you and haven't heard anything back.
Thanks

[NBRettie]

First time British passport application(by descent) from the United States

Passport for: Adult(23)
Application Type: First British Passport
Method of application: Postal(to British Embassy in Washington D.C.)
Date of application: 22/1/13
Date application received by IPS: 25/1/13 (received by British Embassy in DC)
Date of fee deduction: 4/2/13
Date of return of documents: NA
Date of receipt of interview letter: NA (not sure if this will apply to me)
Date of Passport Appointment: NA (or this)
Date of Passport Receipt: NA

Not sure if this is the right place to be posting this as it seems all of you are applying from the UK? Hopefully I will receive my dual citizenship British passport soon. Thanks for all the information. Any comments or tips are greatly appreciated!!

[renu]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult / Minor
Application Type: New
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 20/12/12
Date application received by IPS: 21/12/12
Date of return of documents:06/02/13
Date of receipt of interview letter:n/a
Date of Passport Appointment:n/a
Date of Passport Receipt:07/02/13


posted requested documents and received by IPS on 23/01/13.

Yours took a very long time to get processed. They actually returned your documents after such a long time?
Can you share what documents were requested?

My husband eea3 card showing settlement prior my baby's birth.however,I must say if I didn't call IPS and find out,I would be still waiting.in January when I rang IPS,then someone told me that they need that document but then she immediately realised that she has to write to me,so after that phone call,4 days later I received letter to where to send the document...well,now I have the passport and happy.its funny that they want to see settlement document when my husband has naturalization certificate.clearly u have to wait a year after settlement before applying for naturalization....

Ok, got you now. Congrats on your passport!

Thanks

[Tra2003]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult / Minor
Application Type: New
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 20/12/12
Date application received by IPS: 21/12/12
Date of return of documents:06/02/13
Date of receipt of interview letter:n/a
Date of Passport Appointment:n/a
Date of Passport Receipt:07/02/13


posted requested documents and received by IPS on 23/01/13.

Yours took a very long time to get processed. They actually returned your documents after such a long time?
Can you share what documents were requested?

My husband eea3 card showing settlement prior my baby's birth.however,I must say if I didn't call IPS and find out,I would be still waiting.in January when I rang IPS,then someone told me that they need that document but then she immediately realised that she has to write to me,so after that phone call,4 days later I received letter to where to send the document...well,now I have the passport and happy.its funny that they want to see settlement document when my husband has naturalization certificate.clearly u have to wait a year after settlement before applying for naturalization....

Ok, got you now. Congrats on your passport!