British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[Sam36]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 05/11/2015
Date application received by IPS: 06/11/2015
Date of return of documents: 12/11/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: Not Yet
Date of interview booked:12/11/2015
Date of Passport Interview: 17/11/2015
Date of Passport Receipt:

There is a "General Adivce" provided by some members that we can call them to book the interview as soon as they have received the application. i think this is not appropriate and we should allow atleast 2 to 3 working days for application to be logged on the system and then processed to next stage which is "Document validation" and then issuance of interview letter. i followed the above advice and called them on 9th and they confirmed that the application is received and logged but awaiting document checks (Passport, Naturalisation Certificate). I have called again on 12th and they confirmed that the intervew letter was issued on 10th and documets were also sent the same day and i was able to book my interview.
Althouth the Passport process is alot quicker and smooth and staff are very helpful when we call them as compare to the Home Office but if we start irritating them by calling next day of application they might make things difficult for future applicants.
So based on my own experience and looking at some of the timelines I would suggest to change the "General Advice" to call them (If you really have to) at least 3 working days after the application is received by the HMP Office.

[raja935]

Passport for: Adult (self)
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 09/11/2015
Date of interview letter: Waiting.
Date of interview booked: 13/11/2015 (called and booked)
Date of interview: 18/11/2015
Date of SMS received: Waiting.
Date of return of documents: Waiting.
Date of passport receipt: Waiting.

[kawa1]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 26/10/2015
Date of interview letter: never received
Date of interview booked:06/11/2015
Date of interview:09/11/2015
Date of SMS received: 12/11/2015
Date of return of documents: 02/11/2015
Date of passport received; 13/11/2015
Good luck to everyone

[Thornbury]

Hi every 1
Need some information :
What documents do I need to send with application. I don't have my old Passports (lost). Do I need to send any proof for lost passports. Please share ur informant
Thanks

[uk2005]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 04/11/2015 (06/11/2015) received
Date of interview letter: called 11/4/15 found they got my address wrong michine took wrong number in process
Date of interview booked:
Date of interview:
Date of SMS received:
Date of return of documents: 13/11/2015
Date of passport receipt: waiting

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[IT M]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28/10/2015
Date of interview letter: 7/11/12015
Date of interview booked: 9/11/2015
Date of interview:11/11/2015 (the earliest availability is on 10/11/2015, but I can't go)
Date of SMS received: 12/11/2015
Date of return of documents: 04/11/2015
Date of passport received; 13/11/2015


Good luck everyone!

[khani]

Hi


Can anyone tell , what documents we require to send with the application ??


thanks

[akbarim]

Hey khani....

If you are a naturalised applicant. You need to send

1. Current passport and any other passports you still possess even expired ones.

2. Original Naturalisation Certificate.

Good Luck

Hi


Can anyone tell , what documents we require to send with the application ??


thanks

[arizonabar]

Passport for: Adult (self)
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check and send
Date of application: 26/10/2015
Date of application received: I don't know, received no confirmation
Date of interview letter: None received after two weeks, so I called 0300 222 0000 and they said it was marked as ready for interview. I was allowed to make an appointment without the letter.
Date of interview booked: 9/11/15
Date of interview: 10/11/15
Date of SMS received: 11/11/15
Date of return of documents: 2/11/15
Date of passport receipt: 12/11/15

Good luck to those still waiting! Thanks to everyone who has posted helpful advice and timelines on this forum too, it's been very helpful.

[uk2005]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 04/11/2015 (06/11/2015) received
Date of interview letter: called 11/4/15 found they got my address wrong michine took wrong number in process
Date of interview booked: 14/11/2015
Date of interview: 17/11/2015(by phone)
Date of SMS received:
Date of return of documents: 13/11/2015
Date of passport receipt: waiting

[cabel]

Hi All,

Sharing My Timeline

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (naturalised)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 20/10/2015
Date Application posted: 24/10/2015
Date of interview letter: 10/11/2105
Date of interview booked:11/11/2015
Date of interview:12/11/2015
Date of SMS received: 13/11/2015
Date of return of documents: 04/11/2015
Date of passport received: Waiting!!! Hope fully by Tuesday 17/11

I found online application are easy and straight forward - Also you able to track status

Good luck everyone!

[amp8787]

Application Timeline

Passport for: Adult Through Naturalisation
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send d gotreferenc
Date of application: 03/11/2015
Date application received by IPS: 05/11/2015 ( Filled oline enquiry form on 04/11/2015 )
Location of IPS Office involved:Durham
Date of return of documents: 12/11/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter:14/11/2015 (Dated 10/11/2015)
Date of Passport Appointment:12/11/2015 ( called on 11/11/2015 and was able to book interview and got booking reference number by phone and email as well.)
Date of Passport Receipt: Expecting on 16/11/2015 ( Called today afternoon i.e 14/11/2015 and got tracking number for DX courier. It is saying delivery on 16/11/2015.
I want to share my experience first I called directly appointment line on Monday ie 09/11/2015 and was told to wait till I receive interview letter. I called advice line to know my application status then they said that my application was not assigned to an examiner. I called again on Wednesday ie 11/11/2015. This time I was told I can book appointment for interview. I got for next day 12/11/2015.

So all I want to say that it is better to give 3 or 4 working days sending the application to book an interview. When we book the interview they give one reference number which we need to mention at the reception. So no need to wait till we get interview letter.

I take this opportunity to thank whole heartedly all fellow members and especially moderators who are sharing and providing their valuable suggestions and time to many people like me and making our life easier.

Kind Regards To Everyone

[Thornbury]

Hi every 1
Need some information :
What documents do I need to send with application. I don't have my old Passports (lost). Do I need to send any proof for lost passports. In application form we can provide details for only 1 lost passport . I have lost my all previous passports (3). Please share ur informant

Thanks

[chowkal]

Hi
All you need is the current passport and that's what I did for two adult applications. And for kids I'm applied online yesterday, that's so much easy

All you need is the following, and online is so easy, try that option. I just did for my kids and only one form to fill that is the reference

Form
Two Photographs ( Refer has to input his details on the back of one photograph
****Applicant Signature should be within the specified box and it shouldn't touch the boundaries of the box *****
Naturalisation certificate ( Original)
Current Passport ( I.e India or Pakistan etc..)
Reference form

Good luck

[huqqapani]

Passport for: Child (First Passport following my Naturalisation)
Application Type: New (First Child Passport)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 05/11/2015
Date Application posted: 09/11/2015
Date of interview letter: not applicable
Date of interview booked: not applicable
Date of interview: not applicable
Date of SMS received: 16/11/2015
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of passport received: Waiting

Online application method is much easy, wish I could use this method for my passport back in July 2015.

[adiraian]

Here are my timelines:-

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Postal - Check & Send
Date of application: 12/11/2015
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[lucy_2011]

Hi guys, I was filling out the form... please help

What exact information do I need to fill about grandparents?

[chowkal]

I don't think you need to fiil in any grandparent details. Please confirm by calling passport office.
Ta

[Rahel1984]

Hi guys, I was filling out the form... please help

What exact information do I need to fill about grandparents?

I didn't gve my grand parents details, i just gave my parents details. Got my passport without any problem

[akbarim]

If your parents are born after 1982 only then you need your grandparents details. Please refer to the guidance booklet to avoid any disappointments. Everything is clearly mentioned on there including the documents required for naturalised citizens.

Hi guys, I was filling out the form... please help

What exact information do I need to fill about grandparents?

[akbarim]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 03/11/2015
Date application received by IPS: dont know
Date of return of documents: 12/11/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 12/11/2015
Date of interview booked:11/11/2015 (Booked with reference no.)
Date of Passport Interview: 12/11/2015
Date of sms receipt: 13/11/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: 16/11/2015

[lucy_2011]

Thnk u guys.. I guess missed reading that point in the guidance.

Really appreciate your help. This website has never disappointed me.. thnk u all..

[huqqapani]

Passport for: Child (First Passport following my Naturalisation)
Application Type: New (First Child Passport)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 05/11/2015
Date Application posted: 09/11/2015
Date of interview letter: not applicable
Date of interview booked: not applicable
Date of interview: not applicable
Date of SMS received: 16/11/2015
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of passport received: Waiting

Online application method is much easy, wish I could use this method for my passport back in July 2015.

Documents submitted: Non EEA Passport + BRP (as son born prior to citizenship ceremony) + Naturalisation Certificate

[ilr84]

Documents submitted: Non EEA Passport + BRP (as son born prior to citizenship ceremony) + Naturalisation Certificate

why BRP? did they actually asked for it, when you were filling online?

[huqqapani]

Documents submitted: Non EEA Passport + BRP (as son born prior to citizenship ceremony) + Naturalisation Certificate

why BRP? did they actually asked for it, when you were filling online?

Passport application form asks for 2 things: -

a) Identity of Child (i.e. Birth Cert)
b) proof of eligibility to British citizenship. At time of his birth, I was not BC, I was on ILR for which the proof is BRP.