British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[Haidi5]

So looking at few posts, if going through post office service, we will have to provide the with Biomatric card. Though I think it is not required by IPS but due to lack of knowledge for the staff handling passport service in post office is the main reason.

[dadageer]

Hi,

Does any body has a letter from HMPO who applied in the month of april 2014 ? I have applied on 02 April just after naturalisation with my family but nothing comes up yet little worried because I have booked travel in half term holidays.

I applied same date as you...2nd April...no letter as of yet! Hang in there...

[man4uni]

I would have shown guide page with documents required without arguing. And if even this would not have worked out, I'd just leave for another post office.

I wish I had time and guide with me to show the reference . Anyways IMHO, I don't see any point holding my ILR BRP card when sending my original passport

[dadageer]

Hi,

Does any body has a letter from HMPO who applied in the month of april 2014 ? I have applied on 02 April just after naturalisation with my family but nothing comes up yet little worried because I have booked travel in half term holidays.

I applied same date as you...2nd April...no letter as of yet! Hang in there...

OK maybe I spoke too soon..I didn't check my letter box for two days so just checked now and found HMPO interview letter dated 24-04-14. I will book an interview tomorrow morning.

New Timeline:



Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New, first adult passport
Method of application: Special Delivery (Self)
Date of application: 02.04.2014
Date application received by IPS: 8AM 03.04.2014 (Royal Mail Proof)
Date SMS Received: 04.04.2014
Date of deduction of fees: 07-04-2014
Date of return of documents: Pending
Date of receipt of interview letter: 26-04-14
Date of Passport Appointment: Pending
Date of Passport Receipt: Pending

[kahn]

I did use the Check and Send service at Uxbridge Post Office and guess what ? Lady at the post office insisted that I have to send my ILR BRP card or she won't accept my application... I know this sounds crazy but I explained her that there is no point of me sending the BRP card as I am sending my ORIGINAL Naturalization certificate. Since this discussion was getting into an argument, I sent my ILR BRP card.

Problem with the Check and Send service is that the people checking your application doesn't know much and just think as though they are working for HMPO. I know it's mental. Just absolutely MENTAL!!!

I would have shown guide page with documents required without arguing. And if even this would not have worked out, I'd just leave for another post office.

I suggest to all of you having faced ILR Card issue to make formal complaint against the post office Ltd staff concerned. Post office Ltd must not keep sub standard employees,it affects the standard of service we pay for.

[kahn]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalised)
Method of application: Check and Send Service
Date of application: 28/03/2014
Date sms received : 02/04/2014
Date of return of documents:26/04/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter:22/04/2014
Date of Passport Appointment:02/05/2014
Date of Passport Receipt:

[trigger]

Updated passport application timeline below:

• Passport for: Adult
  Application Type: New
  Method of application: Check & Send
  
  Date of application: 22/04/2014
  Date of receipt by IPS: 28/04/2014 (SMS received)
  Date of return of documents: -
  Date of receipt of interview letter: -
  Date of passport appointment: -
  Date of passport receipt: -

[saayinla]

Can anyone offer advice on this, its been 6 weeks since I applied now and I had my interview on the 12th April and was advised the password will be with me in 10 days. Its been 10 days and I have called the 0300 numbers and they are unable to help me because I do not have the application number printed on the form. (I forgot to take a note of the number) anyone can offer any information that might help?

[NOG]

Hi
Just want to check about Biometric card?
Do we need to send our ILR Biometric card with our non UK passport while applying for British Passport?

Thanks

No you don't. You are a British citizen now.

I did use the Check and Send service at Uxbridge Post Office and guess what ? Lady at the post office insisted that I have to send my ILR BRP card or she won't accept my application... I know this sounds crazy but I explained her that there is no point of me sending the BRP card as I am sending my ORIGINAL Naturalization certificate. Since this discussion was getting into an argument, I sent my ILR BRP card.

Problem with the Check and Send service is that the people checking your application doesn't know much and just think as though they are working for HMPO. I know it's mental. Just absolutely MENTAL!!!

I think it is true that people at the post office simply do not know the check and send procedure occasionally - I was told that I cannot apply for the Jumbo passport on a first adult passport application - Is this the case?

[saayinla]

I think it is true that people at the post office simply do not know the check and send procedure occasionally - I was told that I cannot apply for the Jumbo passport on a first adult passport application - Is this the case?

Absolutely rubbish. yes you can!

[NOG]

I think it is true that people at the post office simply do not know the check and send procedure occasionally - I was told that I cannot apply for the Jumbo passport on a first adult passport application - Is this the case?

Absolutely rubbish. yes you can!

That is what I tried to convey to the person and was adamant that the Jumbo passport option is selected. The person told me that I will have to wait and see what happens.

[Zainy]

Method of Application: Post Office check & send
Date of Application: 24/04/2014
Application for: Myself
Date of SMS Received:28/04/2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter:
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Interview booked:
Date of Passports Issued:

[alex_shvjac]

Update:

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send - 28/03/2014
Date of application: 27/03/2014
Date application received by IPS: 01/04/2014
SMS: 02/04/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 16/04/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 25/04/2014 at London Victoria
Date of Passport Receipt: 28/04/2014

Questions at the interview were the same as previously dedcribed by others, nothing unusual. Got my passport very quick as you can see from the update.

The wait is over. Good luck to everyone and god bless!!!

For any questions PM me as I cannot see the necessity of being here and want to give way for others waiting

This forum was awesome!

[humanvoid]

Gongrats Alex, good luck to you too.

To others facing "red tape" issues at local post offices, take guidance with you as a proof. It comes with application pack anyway. If they are in doubt, insist them calling IPS. I like to argue too but sometimes it just does take you anywhere.

[SAMIRZA]

Passport for: 2 Adult Passports
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 11/03/2014
Date application received by IPS: 12/03/2014
Date of return of documents: 15/04/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 09/04/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 15/04/2014 (PORTSMOUTH)
Date of Passport Receipt: 17/04/2014

We both have interview on same day i.e. 15/04/2014

Interview was for 20 minutes each.

My Husband received passport on 17/04/2014 (Passport Printed On: 15/04/2014)

I am calling daily to the IPS Office and Liverpool but same response i.e. Under Examination.

I don't know how much time they will take to print and delivered.

Anybody gone or going with the same situation please advised.

Many Thanks

[Dr MS]

Hi all,

I wonder if someone can help me, as I'm applying for my first British passport this Saturday 3rd May.

I have two questions:

1- is it quicker to apply by myself or to use the passport check and send?
2- what is the average processing time for obtaining the first passport following naturalisation? As I'm going for a holiday on 9th June.

Many thanks,

Mohamed

[jessnst]

Update. All documents received after 2 weeks of panicking, many calls and correspondence (all in vain as they can just tell me my application is being processed, even though I now realised I called on the day that my documents were actually sent out!)

Am getting worried as I haven't heard back re my application. Have called several times to enquire about it, and all they can tell me is that the application is with the examiners. A gentleman told me that if I haven't heard back, then all is in order and it should be with me in 6 weeks. I need to travel 1 May, and really need my passport back before then. 6 weeks will be up 23 April and would be great if I get back my supporting documents by then, but worried if I don't. Especially as I have not received any communications including need for an interview. Another shout out to anyone who has applied first time from abroad and can share their experience please?

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Courier (Overseas)
Date of application: 6 March 2014
Date application received by IPS: 12 March 2014 (although courier indicated receipt and signed on 10 March 2014)
Date of return of documents: 25 April 2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: None
Date of Passport Appointment: None
Date of Passport Receipt: 29 April 2014 (attempted first delivery on 28 April 2014)

Update: called on 3 April to enquire, as am planning local travel and wanted to plan around my interview dates. I was told that they can only tell that it is with the examiners in Liverpool office, and not sure how long it would take. I need my original passport back before 1 May.

Has anyone else applied for first passport whilst abroad? How long did it take you to get the first interview and subsequently to get the passport if you pass the interview?

[saayinla]

Can anyone advice on what other number to possibly call aside from the 0300 Number, I did not take a copy of my passport application number on the phone and its now been 6 weeks since I applied and the 0300 line couldn't help me but told me someone will call me back but nothing yet. My timeline shown below once again.

Application Type: New
Method of application: Self Next Day delivery
Date of application: 11/03/2014
Date application received by IPS: 12/03/2014
Date of return of documents: 30/03/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 31/03/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 12/04/2014 (Victoria)
Date of Passport Receipt:

[mohammad13]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send - 23/03/2014
Date of application: 19/03/2014
Date application received by IPS: 25/03/2014
SMS received : 25/03/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 10/04/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 26/04/2014 at London Victoria
Text received from HM passport: 28/04/2014(ref: your new passport is now being printed ...!!)
Date of Passport Receipt: Awaiting

[CR001]

Method of Application: PO Check & Send
Date of Application: 01/04/2014
Date Application Received by IPS: 3rd April 2014
Date SMS Received: 4th April 2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 23rd April 2014 (dated 21st April)
Date of Return of Documents: Received call on 29th April to say they have lost my foreign passport and naturalisation certificate
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 27th April 2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 29th April 2014 (dated 27th April)

[The Avatar]

Applied online and regret already but lets see how it goes.

Application Timeline

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalised)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 25/04/2014 (posted special delivery on 28/04/2014)
Date sms received :
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[mohammad13]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send - 24/03/2014
Date of application: 19/03/2014
Date application received by IPS: 25/03/2014
SMS received : 25/03/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 10/04/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 26/04/2014 at London Victoria
Text received from HM passport: 28/04/2014(ref: your new passport is now being printed ...!!)
Date of Passport Receipt: 29/04/2014@ 14:10

Update just received my passport @14:10-29/04/2014

[dadageer]

Update:

Interview booked for Thursday 1st May and I have received all my documents (old passport, Naturalisation cert.) today 29/04.
Documents were not personally handed over to me (even though I paid for Special delivery) and were placed in my letter box dispatched by DX Secure from Heathrow.

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New, first adult passport
Method of application: Special Delivery (Self)
Date of application: 02.04.2014
Date application received by IPS: 8AM 03.04.2014 (Royal Mail Proof)
Date SMS Received: 04.04.2014
Date of deduction of fees: 07-04-2014
Date of return of documents: 29-04-2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 26-04-14
Date of Passport Appointment: 01-05-2014
Date of Passport Receipt: Pending

[man4uni]

Congrats dadageer!

[SAMIRZA]

Can anyone advice on what other number to possibly call aside from the 0300 Number, I did not take a copy of my passport application number on the phone and its now been 6 weeks since I applied and the 0300 line couldn't help me but told me someone will call me back but nothing yet. My timeline shown below once again.

Application Type: New
Method of application: Self Next Day delivery
Date of application: 11/03/2014
Date application received by IPS: 12/03/2014
Date of return of documents: 30/03/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: 31/03/2014
Date of Passport Appointment: 12/04/2014 (Victoria)
Date of Passport Receipt:

Hi!

This is Liverpool Number: 0845 601 5107
I am also calling the same number to chase my passport.