British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[meemgabi]

Application Type: First time adult (Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 17/02/2015
Royal mail delivery confirmation:N/A
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: N/A
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: waiting
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

(I know its only process time but I'm also adding the reason why I'm still waiting and the letter I received from HM Passport office)

I received a letter on 25/2 dated 23rd that they tried to contact me on the number I provided and I need to call them back asap. In my application I wrote down my full name and in Section 8 I mentioned that I don't want my middle name to be added to the passport (as explained in the guide book) and at the PO C&S the person that was checking my application told me that if I don't my middle name to be added I don't need to write it down and she scribbled it.

So when I called the HM Passport office the person on the phone told me that the name on the passport need to be the same as the naturalization certificate. I told him that in the guidebook it says that I can ask to not include my middle name (which is not my middle name - not even a name, only two letters - and I tried in every application I applied to get rid of but with no luck) , he repeated the same thing that my name needs to match the one on the certificate. So I said it's not a big deal but worth the try. The person on the phone said that it's fine now and they'll continue processing the application. The person on the phone was really helpful and he spoke in a nice calm way.

[manimaran]

Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - Adult 2
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 13/02/2015
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 17/02/2015
Date of return of documents:21/02/2015 ( Spouse) / 23/02/2015 (Mine - rearranged for 24/02/2015)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 21/02/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 23/02/2015
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: None - but Passport Printed on 23/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: 26/02/2015 (Signed For) - with DX secure delivery scheduled for 26/02/2015. got the tracking number from IPS adviceline. very helpful staff.

[abBY20]

Application type:(naturalised citizen)
Application Method-check &send
Date of Application:19/2/15
Date application received 20/2/15
Date of return of document:
Date of interview letter received:26/02/15
Date of interview:03/03/15
Date of receipt of passport:

Hi mate if u don't mind asking u how do u know if passport office received ur aplication next day ?

I tracked it and moreover if you used check &send
It's next working day delivery!!

[abBY20]

hi Nexus

I had my appointment in the evening. It would have been nice to meet though

UPDATE

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (First Adult Passport for Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 16/02/2015
Date application received by IPS: n/a
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: 24/02/2015 (date of letter is 20/02/2015)
Date of Passport Appointment: 25/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

Wow that was Fast! so we both had our appointments today, I had my around 08:00 this morning what time did you attend... we might have passed each other!

Hi nexus
Good to see your name here too
Remember we started the January thread together
The journey is over

[bazinga]

Bazinga: Did you get an SMS to your US number? I tracked my package delivery from the US to the UK via the courier's website, but I haven't gotten anything from the office (granted, if just arrived on the afternoon of the 25th). Thanks! -Ryan

Nope, not text. I just have been checking online to see the status. On Monday it changed from "Awaiting Documents" to the status of documents received, in process.

[verdolaga]

Hi everyone,
I know this is probably not the right place but I cant find anywhere suitable to post my question so i thought i can ask here.
I received my certificate or naturalization yesterday and would like to send a passport application as soon as possible. However I need to travel soon (not sure when but definitely before 6 weeks from now)
My question is, can I still travel with my passport from my country of origin and re enter the UK using that passport which has my PR card or does the PR card become invalid once I have been issued with a certificate of naturalization.
Thanks in advance for any advice you may provide and apologies once again if this is not the right place to post the question.

[natti]

Hi everyone,
I know this is probably not the right place but I cant find anywhere suitable to post my question so i thought i can ask here.
I received my certificate or naturalization yesterday and would like to send a passport application as soon as possible. However I need to travel soon (not sure when but definitely before 6 weeks from now)
My question is, can I still travel with my passport from my country of origin and re enter the UK using that passport which has my PR card or does the PR card become invalid once I have been issued with a certificate of naturalization.
Thanks in advance for any advice you may provide and apologies once again if this is not the right place to post the question.

This should help >> http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 73676.html

[verdolaga]

Thanks Matti. That is a very useful thread.

[ryanintheworld]

Bazinga: Did you get an SMS to your US number? I tracked my package delivery from the US to the UK via the courier's website, but I haven't gotten anything from the office (granted, if just arrived on the afternoon of the 25th). Thanks! -Ryan

Nope, not text. I just have been checking online to see the status. On Monday it changed from "Awaiting Documents" to the status of documents received, in process.

Okay, your status updates said IPS(SMS), so I assumed SMS referred to text message notification (all these acronyms are so new to me!). I just relied on web pages for courier tracking + HMPO online application status. Thank you!

[jaweb]

Hi guys,

Yesterday I had my ceremony and I ran to the post office with the passport application form. So here is my timeline

Application Type: First time adult (Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: special delivery (not check and send)
Date of application: 26/02/2015
Royal mail delivery confirmation:27/02/2015
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: N/A
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: waiting
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[meemgabi]

Application Type: First time adult (Naturalised Citizen)
UPDATE
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 17/02/2015
Royal mail delivery confirmation:N/A
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: N/A
Date of return of documents: 27/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 27/02/2015 (dated 25/02/2015)
Date of Passport Appointment: 02/03/2015 Edinburgh
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

(I know its only process time but I'm also adding the reason why I'm still waiting and the letter I received from HM Passport office)

I received a letter on 25/2 dated 23rd that they tried to contact me on the number I provided and I need to call them back asap. In my application I wrote down my full name and in Section 8 I mentioned that I don't want my middle name to be added to the passport (as explained in the guide book) and at the PO C&S the person that was checking my application told me that if I don't my middle name to be added I don't need to write it down and she scribbled it.

So when I called the HM Passport office the person on the phone told me that the name on the passport need to be the same as the naturalization certificate. I told him that in the guidebook it says that I can ask to not include my middle name (which is not my middle name - not even a name, only two letters - and I tried in every application I applied to get rid of but with no luck) , he repeated the same thing that my name needs to match the one on the certificate. So I said it's not a big deal but worth the try. The person on the phone said that it's fine now and they'll continue processing the application. The person on the phone was really helpful and he spoke in a nice calm way.

[ot72]

Update

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Adult Passport for Naturalised Citizen
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 17/02/2015
Date application received by IPS: NA
Date of return of documents: 27/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 24/02/2015 (dated 20/02/2015)
Date of Passport Appointment: 25/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[bazinga]

Update:

Passport for: 1 Adult - First Adult Passport
Method of application: Online Application (Overseas)
Date of application: 15/02/2015
Date application received: 24/02/15
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: Not Needed
Date of Passport Appointment: Not Needed
Date of Passport Approval/Dispatched: 27/02/15
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

Okay, your status updates said IPS(SMS), so I assumed SMS referred to text message notification (all these acronyms are so new to me!). I just relied on web pages for courier tracking + HMPO online application status. Thank you!

Ah sorry. I used the same "template" everyone else used, even thought SMS wasn't applicable. I updated it

[misco78]

Hello,

here is my timeline:

Application Type: New (First Adult Passport for Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Check and Send
Date of application: 27/02/2015
Royal mail delivery confirmation:
SMS confirming receipt by IPS:
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: waiting
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[ryanintheworld]

Update:

Passport for: 1 Adult - First Adult Passport
Method of application: Online Application (Overseas)
Date of application: 15/02/2015
Date application received: 24/02/15
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: Not Needed
Date of Passport Appointment: Not Needed
Date of Passport Approval/Dispatched: 27/02/15
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

Congrats, bazinga! Yours was received 1 day before mine, so maybe mine will be ready tomorrow (if they are open and processing applications tomorrow) or early next week

[abBY20]

[quote="abBY20"][quote="abBY20"][quote="simply_the_best"][quote="abBY20"]Application type:(naturalised citizen)
Application Method-check &send
Date of Application:19/2/15
Date application received 20/2/15
Date of return of document:27/02/15
Date of interview letter received:26/02/15
Date of interview:03/03/15
Date of receipt of passport:

[zabizabi]

Hi,
In passport application they are asking for uncancelled passport. Do I need to send them my expired passport as well.Picture should be taken in last month, I have some picture taken for my AN application in January .Is it ok to send those for british passport I am going to apply next week,.

[ot72]

Update

Update

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Adult Passport for Naturalised Citizen
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 17/02/2015
Date application received by IPS: NA
Date of return of documents: 27/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 24/02/2015 (dated 20/02/2015)
Date of Passport Appointment: 25/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: 27/02/2015

[vs22]

Application type:(naturalised citizen)
Application Method-check &send (Reading, Berkshire)
Date of Application:18/02/15
Date application received n/a
Date of return of document:24/02/2015
Date of interview letter received:25/02/2015
Date of interview:26/02/2015 (Reading)
Date of receipt of passport:28/02/2015

I would like to thank all the moderators/users of this forum who have been of tremendous help.

I wish you all top luck for the future.

Cheers.
V

[taurus]

Send them the uncancelled passport + the passport you first entered the UK on.

Please refer to picture guidelines on the passport application guidelines booklet.

Hi,
In passport application they are asking for uncancelled passport. Do I need to send them my expired passport as well.Picture should be taken in last month, I have some picture taken for my AN application in January .Is it ok to send those for british passport I am going to apply next week,.

[taurus]

Sorry, I just realised that I had not updated the return of documents date

Thank you to everyone who comes on to share information and guide others during the process. I am sure we are all relieved when there is some information here as we otherwise, have no option but to worry.

UPDATE - FINAL

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (First Adult Passport for Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 16/02/2015
Date application received by HMPO: N/A - Post Office clarified it was sent on 16/02 and the applications cannot be retained at PO
Date of receipt of interview letter: 24/02/2015 (date of letter is 20/02/2015)
Date of Passport Appointment: 25/02/2015
Date of return of documents: 27/02/2015 (re-scheduled for this day, first attempt was made on 25/02/2015)
Date of Passport Receipt: 28/02/2015 (first delivery attempt was 27/02/2015)

[ILR13]

Hi,
In passport application they are asking for uncancelled passport. Do I need to send them my expired passport as well.Picture should be taken in last month, I have some picture taken for my AN application in January .Is it ok to send those for british passport I am going to apply next week,.

HI zabizabi,
Apparently you don't need to send expired passport just the current one should be fine. I have applied with current passport and citizenship certificate and I have got the original documents back on 27th February without any problem. Hope it will help.

[akhurshid]

Hi,
In passport application they are asking for uncancelled passport. Do I need to send them my expired passport as well.Picture should be taken in last month, I have some picture taken for my AN application in January .Is it ok to send those for british passport I am going to apply next week,.

HI zabizabi,
Apparently you don't need to send expired passport just the current one should be fine. I have applied with current passport and citizenship certificate and I have got the original documents back on 27th February without any problem. Hope it will help.

That advice is wrong. Passport form clearly states that you need to send all un-cancelled(including expired) passports as well. I have seen people getting away with not sending expired passport but that does not mean that it's not required. I would send it else they may ask you to send it anyway which means your application will be delayed.

[Nexus15]

Final Update

Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - Adult
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 11/02/2015
Royal mail delivery confirmation: None
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: None
Date of return ofdocuments: 27/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 19/02/2015 Dated 18/02/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 25/02/2015
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: None
Date of Passport Receipt: 27/02/2015

I'm all done now. Thanks to everyone who have been a great support. For those waiting, I wish you all the best.

[Nexus15]

hi Nexus

I had my appointment in the evening. It would have been nice to meet though

UPDATE

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (First Adult Passport for Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 16/02/2015
Date application received by IPS: n/a
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: 24/02/2015 (date of letter is 20/02/2015)
Date of Passport Appointment: 25/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

Wow that was Fast! so we both had our appointments today, I had my around 08:00 this morning what time did you attend... we might have passed each other!

haha - I would have been definitley up for that. If there is ever anything like this to do again, I would. Congratulation on completing your journey also. I got mine friday evening and got my original docs back at the same time. First trip is booked. Germany - for work of course. All the best.