British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[Gagan1986]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New - First time (Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: check and send
Date of application: 09/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: unknown
Location of IPS Office involved: Glasgow
Date of return of documents: 23/09/15
Date of receipt of interview letter: 17/09/15 Dated 15/09
Date of Passport Appointment: 23/09/15
Date of Passport receipt:

[Sept17_chennai]

Passport for: Adult X 2
Application Type: New - First time (Naturalised Citizens)
Method of application: check and send
Date of application: 11/09/2015
Date application processed by HM Passport Office: 14/09/2015
Location of HM Passport Office: Peterborough
Date of return of documents: 21/09/15 (DX secure delivery)
Location of interview office: London Office
Date of receipt interview letter: 17/09/15 dated 15/09/15
Date of Passport Appointment: 22/09/15
Date of SMS confirmation: 23/09/15
Date of Passport Receipt:

[tulip11]

Passport for: Adult X 2
Application Type: New - First time (Naturalised Citizens)
Method of application: check and send
Date of application: 11/09/2015
Date application processed by HM Passport Office: 14/09/2015
Location of HM Passport Office: Peterborough
Date of return of documents: 21/09/15 (DX secure delivery)
Location of interview office: London Office
Date of receipt interview letter: 17/09/15 dated 15/09/15
Date of Passport Appointment: 22/09/15
Date of SMS confirmation: 23/09/15
Date of Passport Receipt:

What sort of sms confirmation ? I also received one sms today stating that I will receive passport within few days.

[Sept17_chennai]

Passport for: Adult X 2
Application Type: New - First time (Naturalised Citizens)
Method of application: check and send
Date of application: 11/09/2015
Date application processed by HM Passport Office: 14/09/2015
Location of HM Passport Office: Peterborough
Date of return of documents: 21/09/15 (DX secure delivery)
Location of interview office: London Office
Date of receipt interview letter: 17/09/15 dated 15/09/15
Date of Passport Appointment: 22/09/15
Date of SMS confirmation: 23/09/15
Date of Passport Receipt:

What sort of sms confirmation ? I also received one sms today stating that I will receive passport within few days.

Same msg, its like this.

"Your new passport should arrive within a few working days. Keep it safe. Report any loss at http://www.gov.uk. Your supporting documents will be returned separately."

I hope we will get it tomorrow.

[tulip11]

Sept 17 Chennai

I received exactly the same sms this morning. its the standard sms they send. I already received my original documents. Hopefully we will receive very soon. Thanks.

[tulip11]

Question for all those who received their passports.

After receiving sms ( stating that you will receive passport within few days ) so after this sms roughly when one receive it ? I mean other day after receiving sms or after few days ? Thanks in advance.

[fn286]

Hi

Passport is delivered next day early morning. But again it depends on where you are I guess..

Thanks.

Question for all those who received their passports.

After receiving sms ( stating that you will receive passport within few days ) so after this sms roughly when one receive it ? I mean other day after receiving sms or after few days ? Thanks in advance.

[sugarcakes22]

Passport for: Adult (Naturalised Citizen )
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 15/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: 16/09/2015
Location of IPS Office involved: Maidstone
Date of return of documents: N/A
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: 21/09/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: 23/09/2015


SOOOOOO GLAD I HAVE MY PASSPORT !!!! GOD IS SOOOOOO FAITHFUL!!

[blooms]

Passport for: Adult (Naturalised Citizen )
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 15/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: 16/09/2015
Location of IPS Office involved: Maidstone
Date of return of documents: N/A
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: 21/09/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: 23/09/2015


SOOOOOO GLAD I HAVE MY PASSPORT !!!! GOD IS SOOOOOO FAITHFUL!!

What do you mean by N/A? How were you notified of your appointment?

[raojee]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New - First time (Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: online
Date of application: 16/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: 17/09/2015
Location of IPS Office involved: Peterborough
Date of status change : to "Declaration form received, being processed" on 18/9/2015
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: 23/09/15
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport receipt:
Date of SMS confirmation:

[Vicks]

Passport for: Adult (Naturalised Citizen ) + Child (Born british)
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 21/09/2015
Date application received by IPS:
Location of IPS Office involved: London
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

Thanks,
Vicks

[raja.brit]

Dear All,

I submitted my Passport application yesterday via Post Office Check & Send.

The guy told me my application should reach Liverpool office today.

Is there a way to track my mail to make sure it is delivered?

I looked at my receipt n there is no tracking number n only a bar code but im not able to track with it.

Any inputs will be much appreciated.

Thanks!

[tulip11]

Dear All,

I submitted my Passport application yesterday via Post Office Check & Send.

The guy told me my application should reach Liverpool office today.

Is there a way to track my mail to make sure it is delivered?

I looked at my receipt n there is no tracking number n only a bar code but im not able to track with it.

Any inputs will be much appreciated.

Thanks!

I called on helpline no and asked them whether you guys received my application or not. Lady on phone was very nice she asked me about barcode , name and DOB and then she said yes we received it .

[z00ps00p]

Interview letter received and appointment set

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 17/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: N/A
Location of IPS Office involved: Liverpool
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: 24/09/2015 (dated 22/09/2015, delivered Royal Mail 1st Class)
Date of Passport Appointment: 01/10/2015 (Globe House London)
Date of Passport Receipt:

[raja.brit]

Dear All,

I submitted my Passport application yesterday via Post Office Check & Send.

The guy told me my application should reach Liverpool office today.

Is there a way to track my mail to make sure it is delivered?

I looked at my receipt n there is no tracking number n only a bar code but im not able to track with it.

Any inputs will be much appreciated.

Thanks!

I called on helpline no and asked them whether you guys received my application or not. Lady on phone was very nice she asked me about barcode , name and DOB and then she said yes we received it .

Dear Tulip,

Appreciate your reply n you have been very helpful.

I will call them.

I know you from March timeline.

What a lovely feeling to be in British Passport thread as opposed to the stressful times we had waiting in March and April 2015 Naturalisation Timeline. Hope all gets their approval soon

All the best Tulip.

Thanks

[blooms]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Mail. Checked it myself.
Date of application: 21/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: 22/09/2015
Location of IPS Office involved: Liverpool
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

Mailed it on Monday. Called today (Thursday 24/09) for status and they told me the interview letter had been sent out and I should receive it very soon!

[tulip11]

Update

Alhamdulillah I received my first british passport today.



Passport for: Adult (Naturalised Citizen )
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 14/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: 16/09/2015
Location of IPS Office involved:
Date of return of documents:19/09/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter:19/09/2015 ( Dated 16/09/2015)
Date of Passport Appointment: 22/09-2015 ( Done with Passport interview )
Date of Passport Receipt: 24/09/2015

So it took in total 11 days from the date of application. Alhamdulillah.

[tulip11]

Dear All,

I submitted my Passport application yesterday via Post Office Check & Send.

The guy told me my application should reach Liverpool office today.

Is there a way to track my mail to make sure it is delivered?

I looked at my receipt n there is no tracking number n only a bar code but im not able to track with it.

Any inputs will be much appreciated.

Thanks!

I called on helpline no and asked them whether you guys received my application or not. Lady on phone was very nice she asked me about barcode , name and DOB and then she said yes we received it .

Dear Tulip,

Appreciate your reply n you have been very helpful.

I will call them.

I know you from March timeline.

What a lovely feeling to be in British Passport thread as opposed to the stressful times we had waiting in March and April 2015 Naturalisation Timeline. Hope all gets their approval soon

All the best Tulip.

Thanks

Yes I was from March timeline. Thank you so much. Yeah my prayers are with all of those who are still waiting for their approvals. May they all get their soon ameen.

Best of luck.
Thanks once again

[blooms]

Update

Alhamdulillah I received my first british passport today.



Passport for: Adult (Naturalised Citizen )
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 14/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: 16/09/2015
Location of IPS Office involved:
Date of return of documents:19/09/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter:19/09/2015 ( Dated 16/09/2015)
Date of Passport Appointment: 22/09-2015 ( Done with Passport interview )
Date of Passport Receipt: 24/09/2015

So it took in total 11 days from the date of application. Alhamdulillah.

As my wife sarcastically noted, now you get to see what services for citizens are like in comparison to service for immigrants.

[boskie007]

Passport for: Adult (Recently Naturalised Citizen)
Application Type: New
Method of application: Online Application (Printed & Signed (sent via special delivery)) No Check & Send
Date of application: 15/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: 16/09/2015
Location of IPS Office involved: Newport
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

I received a letter (dated 17/09/2015) on 19/09/2015 stating that 1 photograph was missing with the application. When I checked the online status of my application, it stated that both photographs were missing so I called the helpline and they said that both photographs were received but I had glued one photograph on the application so the case worker used the wrong template to inform that it was missing and I have to send another set of photographs.

DO NOT GLUE PHOTOGRAPH on the application or you will be screwed like me. Just gently clip them on.

[Gagan1986]

Passport for: Adult X 2
Application Type: New - First time (Naturalised Citizens)
Method of application: check and send
Date of application: 11/09/2015
Date application processed by HM Passport Office: 14/09/2015
Location of HM Passport Office: Peterborough
Date of return of documents: 21/09/15 (DX secure delivery)
Location of interview office: London Office
Date of receipt interview letter: 17/09/15 dated 15/09/15
Date of Passport Appointment: 22/09/15
Date of SMS confirmation: 23/09/15
Date of Passport Receipt:

Hi Sept17_chennai,
Did you receive your passport today post the Text you received yesterday?
Congrats Tulip.

[tulip11]

Boskie
If you read the guidance booklet or you read online the guides . They clearly mentioned that dont glue it.Just send it along with form and other documents.

Gagan
Thanks

[raja.brit]

Update

Alhamdulillah I received my first british passport today.



Passport for: Adult (Naturalised Citizen )
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 14/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: 16/09/2015
Location of IPS Office involved:
Date of return of documents:19/09/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter:19/09/2015 ( Dated 16/09/2015)
Date of Passport Appointment: 22/09-2015 ( Done with Passport interview )
Date of Passport Receipt: 24/09/2015

So it took in total 11 days from the date of application. Alhamdulillah.

Dear Tulip,

Fantastic. Congrats!

May I know if your countersignaturee was contacted?

Thanks and best regards,
Raja

[blooms]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Mail. Checked it myself.
Date of application: 21/09/2015
Date application received by IPS: 22/09/2015
Location of IPS Office involved: Liverpool
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: 25/09/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 29/09/2015
Date of Passport Receipt:

This is all going whizzingly fast!

[Sept17_chennai]

UPDATE

Passport for: Adult X 2
Application Type: New - First time (Naturalised Citizens)
Method of application: check and send
Date of application: 11/09/2015
Date application processed by HM Passport Office: 14/09/2015
Location of HM Passport Office: Peterborough
Date of return of documents: 21/09/15 (DX secure delivery)
Location of interview office: London Office
Date of receipt interview letter: 17/09/15 dated 15/09/15
Date of Passport Appointment: 22/09/15
Date of SMS confirmation: 23/09/15
Date of Passport printed: 22/09/15
Date of Passport Receipt: 24/09/15