British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[adamw92]

Sorry to hear that, will you please tell me why it took 8 days for you to book interview? Is it's hard to get an appointment a bit early?

I actually booked my appointment the day I got the letter. Unforunately the earliest appointment I could get at the Durham passport office (which is the closest to where I live) was 8 days later. It's pretty simple to book it, you just call the number provided in the letter and they'll run through the available timeslots for you so you can choose the best option for you.

Thanks a lot for your early reply but are you allowed to book earlier slot in any passport office if you are ready to travel to save some time.? Thanks

I'm sure you'll be able to if you're willing to travel, They mentioned available timeslots when I booked mine and asked if the Durham office was okay for me to go to since it was the closest to me, I'm sure if you mention that you don't mind travelling then they'd offer you any passport office.

[meb4ne1]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 03-Aug-2015
Date docs received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

Let the final hurdle being

[meb4ne1]

Update;
On Friday 07/08 in the morning i received text message saying: "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 don't know if this text message means is that my passport is printed ??? or this is a formal text message after the interview ???

My understanding is the passport is printed before the interview. After the interview/identity check is over, they send it off the next (or sometimes the same) working day.

[bestshow]

Hi Senior

I have got Citizenship recently and wish to apply first British passport

Shall I Must need to give my Grand Parents detail with my passport application

actually my grandparents has died before even my birth and I have got only there years of birth like 1920, 1918

any senior plz advice is it compulsory requirement or I can apply with out that

thanks in advice

there is inquiries about the grandparents if you fill your application online, but you do not need to give them any date if you are not sure, for me I just confirmed their names and their material status only, and it was accepted.

[tulip11]

Hi everyone

I have a question regarding first adult passport application. I will apply next month inshaAllah. I have checked online and there are two ways , online and check and send through post. So whats the best way to send application ? Thanks in advance

[mavdi]

Use check & send. It about £9 I believe and someone checks your form and photo to make sure it fits the requirement, hopefully saving you some hassle.

[chocolateorange88]

If you do it online they print off what you filled in and send it to you as you have to sign it and return it so check and send is most probably easier

[fn286]

Does the applicant have to visit post office in person to apply for first passport via check and send service or anyone can submit application on their behalf?

To get the check and send forms, do we have to collect it from post office or we can download and print? are these forms free?

Thanks.

If you do it online they print off what you filled in and send it to you as you have to sign it and return it so check and send is most probably easier

[fn286]

Can a sole director of a limited company be countersignatory? According to guidelines, a director of limited company can sign so wanted to double check with senior members?

Thanks.

[bosh83]

Hi everyone

I have a question regarding first adult passport application. I will apply next month inshaAllah. I have checked online and there are two ways , online and check and send through post. So whats the best way to send application ? Thanks in advance

Hi again tulip 11 I think the best way to visit a post office and check your form there. .. I will do it next week insha allah ...Good luck again

[mindhunter89]

Hi everyone

I have a question regarding first adult passport application. I will apply next month inshaAllah. I have checked online and there are two ways , online and check and send through post. So whats the best way to send application ? Thanks in advance

You are so naughty... U hAve already switched to passport timeline, here I am behind you ...

[Knowledge_is_Power]

Salaam, Tulip.
Congrats and Mubarak for the approval.
I'd recommend 'Apply Online' option. It's much easier plus you can track the progress of your application as well. Fill out the required fields and at the end of the online form, there's an option 'print your conter-signatory declaration'. Get it printed and once signed by a counter-signatory, send it(along with the required documents & photos) to HM Passport Office. It's the easiest, hassle-free, and cost-effective option.

[fn286]

Hi

can a director of a limited company (non VAT registered) be the countersignatory.

Thanks knowledge_is_power, for info regarding online application.

[king442]

****UPDATE****
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First adult NEW
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 31/07/2015
Date application received by IPS: 03/08/2015
Date of return of documents: 03/08/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[king442]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First adult NEW
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 31/07/2015
Date application received by IPS: 03/08/2015
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

How can I find out the date it is received by IPS? Thanks

I have sent the application through Royal Mail Tracking Service. So I have tracked it online

[king442]

****UPDATE****
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First adult NEW
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 31/07/2015
Date application received by IPS: 03/08/2015
Date of return of documents: 07/08/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 08/08/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 11/08/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

I have called today to book an appointment and there is a slot available for tomorrow at London Office.

[ChOudhry1]

****UPDATE****
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First adult NEW
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 31/07/2015
Date application received by IPS: 03/08/2015
Date of return of documents: 07/08/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 08/08/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 11/08/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

I have called today to book an appointment and there is a slot available for tomorrow at London Office.

Congratulations Lucky you. I have the same time line but have not heard any thing as yet

[ChOudhry1]

****UPDATE****
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First adult NEW
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 31/07/2015
Date application received by IPS: 03/08/2015
Date of return of documents: 07/08/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 08/08/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 11/08/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

I have called today to book an appointment and there is a slot available for tomorrow at London Office.

My application was sent to Liverpool office. You know which office is dealing yours? Thanks

[tulip11]

Hi everyone

I have a question regarding first adult passport application. I will apply next month inshaAllah. I have checked online and there are two ways , online and check and send through post. So whats the best way to send application ? Thanks in advance

Hi again tulip 11 I think the best way to visit a post office and check your form there. .. I will do it next week insha allah ...Good luck again

Hi bosh I hope you are doing well. Best of luck . Thanks

[tulip11]

Salaam, Tulip.
Congrats and Mubarak for the approval.
I'd recommend 'Apply Online' option. It's much easier plus you can track the progress of your application as well. Fill out the required fields and at the end of the online form, there's an option 'print your conter-signatory declaration'. Get it printed and once signed by a counter-signatory, send it(along with the required documents & photos) to HM Passport Office. It's the easiest, hassle-free, and cost-effective option.

Wasalam and thanks Knowledge is power.

[tulip11]

Hi everyone

I have a question regarding first adult passport application. I will apply next month inshaAllah. I have checked online and there are two ways , online and check and send through post. So whats the best way to send application ? Thanks in advance

You are so naughty... U hAve already switched to passport timeline, here I am behind you ...

lol

[king442]

****UPDATE****
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First adult NEW
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 31/07/2015
Date application received by IPS: 03/08/2015
Date of return of documents: 07/08/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 08/08/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 11/08/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

I have called today to book an appointment and there is a slot available for tomorrow at London Office.

My application was sent to Liverpool office. You know which office is dealing yours? Thanks

Sorry I am unable to re-collect but I have used the addressed envelope that comes with the application pack from post office.

[mindhunter89]

Hi,I have a question about countersignature .. Can someone sign it if he only got his first Britis passport 2 months ago but he know me from last 3 years...

[Blue_beh]

Passport for - Adult (First Passport)
Application type - New via Naturalisation
Method of Application - Check & Send (Post)
Date of Application - 23/07/2015
Date of return of documents - 31/07/2015 (recorded)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 03/08/15 dated 29/07/15
Date of Passport Appointment: 06/08/15 (Text confirmation - 07/08/15)
Date of Passport Receipt: 10/09/2015
Yayy my journey is Over. Thank you everyone for your kind posts. It all kept me going. Goodluck everyone and all the best

[mavdi]

Hi,I have a question about countersignature .. Can someone sign it if he only got his first Britis passport 2 months ago but he know me from last 3 years...

yes