British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[TTOE]

Judging by the current trend which method of application is taking the quickest time to obtain a passport - online application, normal postal application or check and send through a post office?

Normal postal application.

I also think the self postal application runs quicker.

[Nazmas]

My timeline
Passport for :self
Application type :new(through naturalisation)
Method of application : check and send service
Date of application :19/03/2014
Date of SMS received :24/03/2014

Letter for interview :03/04/2014(dated 01/04/2014)

[itsahmedawan]

I had my citizenship ceremony last night and want to apply for a British passport using passport check and send. Is it worth me taking a photocopy of the citizenship certificate for my own records or is not necessary? Just out of interest is there a 100% certainty of a passport interview or are people randomly selected?

Best take a copy. There will definitely be an interview for a first adult passport application.

just make a colour copy of ur certificate for ur own record and ubr not allowed to take any paper with u on interview day apart from the intrrview latter.

[itsahmedawan]

My timeline
Passport for :self
Application type :new(through naturalisation)
Method of application : check and send service
Date of application :19/03/2014
Date of SMS received :24/03/2014

Letter for interview :03/04/2014(dated 01/04/2014)

i applied on 17 march through check & send service and ips received on 19 march but i did not receive any text then i called then and they confirmed that they received my application but still i did not receive any interview latter so i m just waitinggggggggg.

[Zandra51]

update

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of Application: Post Office Check & Send....Highly Not recommended.
Date of Application: 01/03/2014
Date Application received by IPS: on 5th March after several telephone calls to them.
Date of return of documents: 31/03/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 01/04/2014 dated 28/03/14
Date of Passport appointment: 7/4/2014
Date of Passport receipt:

Update: Does anyone know the telephone number for the Peterborough passport office................I still haven't heard anything. I called the 0300 tel number and they confirmed that m application has been received but the Peterborough office is dealing with it. I was promised a telephone call back within 24hrs and today is the 4th day....still waiting impatiently.

[t-cham]

Here we go - the final step (hopefully) in a v long process:

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New, first adult passport
Method of application: Check & Send from Earl's Court Rd Post Office
Date of application: 28 March 2014
Date application received by IPS: 3 April 2014
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[Desert Storm]

[quote="Desert Storm"]Method of Application: Post Next Day special delivery
Date of Application: 17/03/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 18/03/14
Date of SMS Received: 21/03/14
Date of Fees deduction: 21/03/14
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 03.04.14 dated 01.04.14
Date of Return of Documents: waiting
Date of Interview booked: 09.04.14 @ Reading
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting

[Nazmas]

My timeline
Passport for :self
Application type :new(through naturalisation)
Method of application : check and send service
Date of application :19/03/2014
Date of SMS received :24/03/2014

Date of interview letter:03/04/2014
Document received :03/04/2014 secure delivery
Interview date :10:04:2014 crawly
Date of passport receipt :

[meetshakz]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Through Naturalisation)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 07/03/2014
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents: 29/03/2014 (Received my old passport)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 22/03/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 01/04/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 03/04/2014

Spoke to HMPO today and they told me that my naturalisation certificate will come in next 3-4 days.

Thank you all for your support.

[hsmp2010]

Passport For: Adult
Application Type: New (by Naturalisation)
Method of Application: Post (Special Delivery Next Day 1pm)
Date of Application: 06/03/2014
Date Application Received by HMPO: 07/03/2014

Deduction of Fees: checked online it was deducted after 2.3 days
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 22/03/2014
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 01/04/2014 appt was available b4 but it wasnt feasible.
Date of Passport Receipt

My passport received on 3rd april exactly one day after interview.
Thanx for this forum

[Anand_2012]

Method of Application: Post Office Check and Send
Date of Application: 02/04/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS:
Date of SMS Received:
Date of Fees deduction:
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter:
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Interview booked:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[Kb_puth]

How long does it take for first child passport? Child is born in UK.. Already been 2 week (check and send service). It's really frustrating to wait.. I had travel plans for next week

[InUkOnHsmp]

Sorry to be blunt mate, but if you have travel plans next week, why did you not spend 40-50 pounds extra and go for the fast track service. I applied for my daughter using this service, and got the passport on the 4th day.

The regular route can take up to 2-3 weeks going by the timelines on the forum.

Also check and send is not the fastest way of getting a passport IMO.

[winchesterguy]

There is no fast track service for adult passport. Only kids and cases where there are renewals/lost passports can only be fast tracked.

[InUkOnHsmp]

Hi winchesterguy,

Kb_puth, is talking about a child passport:

How long does it take for first child passport? Child is born in UK..

[Kb_puth]

Hi InUkOnHsmp,

As per gov website, Fast track option will take around 3 week time to get an appointment so I thought check and send was the best option. My friend who applied recently for his daughter received passport in a week so I had hopes. I called PO to upgrade my application to fast track but they told that service not available for first passport application

Already suffered long 3 month wait with citizenship application which messed up my holiday plans..

[InUkOnHsmp]

I feel your pain mate, but fast track appointments do get available on a short term as well, as people do cancel. In my case I got an appointment in peterborough 4 days after I called, maybe you should have tried.

Anyway, really hope you get your kids passport in time mate. You can give the DX secure guys a call to check if they have your kids passport, this will tell you 2 days before it comes that its coming.

HTH

[dadageer]

alright lads..here I go on my final mission

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New, first adult passport
Method of application: Special Delivery
Date of application: 02.04.2014
Date application received by IPS: 8AM 03.04.2014 (Royal Mail Proof)
Date SMS Received: Pending
Date of return of documents: Pending
Date of receipt of interview letter: Pending
Date of Passport Appointment: Pending
Date of Passport Receipt: Pending

[abiegirl32]

How long does it take for first child passport? Child is born in UK.. Already been 2 week (check and send service). It's really frustrating to wait.. I had travel plans for next week

Am in the same situation as you and it's now 2 weeks I sent off my child application. There was no appointment available for a fast track application until after 3 weeks, so I had no option than to post it myself. Now we have to travel next week urgently . The guy I spoke to on the phone today spoilt my day by telling to allow up to 4 weeks for a postal application. I will be on the phone with them again tomorrow.

[karaj]

Method of Application: Direct recorded delivered
Date of Application: 24/03/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 25/03/14
Date of SMS Received: 26/03/14
Date of Fees deduction: 31/03/14
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 3/04/14
Date of Return of Documents: 
Date of Interview booked: 11/04/14
Date of Passport Receipt:

[daniel212]

I will be posting my application in the next few days.
I live in newcastle, hence Durham Passport office is closer to me.
But seen from some posts saying '' Don't send to Durham as it takes too long b4 sending interview letter,
Quick question... Peterbrough or Durham- Which is quicker in processing 1st Adult passport applications.
Thanks

[Aujla]

Hi InUkOnHsmp,

As per gov website, Fast track option will take around 3 week time to get an appointment so I thought check and send was the best option. My friend who applied recently for his daughter received passport in a week so I had hopes. I called PO to upgrade my application to fast track but they told that service not available for first passport application

Already suffered long 3 month wait with citizenship application which messed up my holiday plans..

Hi. I m in the same situation guys. I sent my baby's passport application more than 3 weeks ago but still waiting. And unfortunately I don't have barcode number also. When I phone them they say that they can't do anything without barcode number . I sent by special delivery.

[psychecat]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check & Send
Date of application: 10/03/2014
Date of sms: None (Called the passport office, they received the application on 12/03/2014)
Date of return of documents: 29/03/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 26/03/2014 dated 24/03/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 29/03/2014 Luton PO
Date of Passport Receipt: 31/03/2014

[Desert Storm]

Method of Application: Self Post Next Day special delivery
Date of Application: 17/03/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 18/03/14
Date of SMS Received: 21/03/14
Date of Fees deduction: 21/03/14
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 03.04.14 dated 01.04.14
Date of Return of Documents: 03/04/14
Date of Interview booked: 09.04.14 @ Reading
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting

[pinkunicorn]

I figured I'd send this in since it'd have been useful to me if others in my shoes had.

Method of Application: First Adult Passport (British Citizen by Descent), applied from US
Date of Application: 23/11/13
Date of Application Received by IPS: 26/11/13
Date of SMS Received: None from HM Passport Office
Date of Fees deduction: 27/11/13 (SMS from bank)
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: N/A
Date of Return of Documents: 15/01/14
Date of Interview booked: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt: 13/01/14

The delay was due to my failure to enclose a copy of the info page from my countersignatory's US passport. Once he got the letter requesting this, it was only about two weeks including time to post that to them. Their letter took three weeks for him to receive, however. Presumably due to high mail volume right before Christmas.

Overseas applicants do not require an interview.