British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[adamboston]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 18/02/13
Date application received by IPS: No idea (but assuming the delivery date os 19/02/13 as post office promised next day delivery)
Payment method: Cash at Post Office £84.25 in total.
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

Documents enclosed:
- Application form
- 2 recent photographs
- 3 expired and a current passport from my country of origin.
- original naturalisation certificate
- £84.25 passport fee (including £3 for secure return of my documents)

[Katza]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalisation
Method of application: Post Office Check & Send
Date of application: Thursday 14 February 2013
Date application received by IPS: Don't know, but should have been Friday 15 February 2013
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office.
Date of return of documents: Thursday 21 February 2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: Thursday 21 February 2013
Date of Passport Appointment: Monday 25 February 2013 (but could have been on the day I received the letter, as there were appointments available!)
Date of Passport Receipt: Wednesday 27 February 2013

It took less than two weeks altogether. Very pleased with IPS!

[Damanisshallo]

Hello All,

I've noticed that this thread is growing rapidly and members have to remember the page numbers they've entered their details for further updates. Just to make it easy and analyse the timeline for this process I've put this Spread Sheet for everyone to use. Please feel free to update your details on Skydrive for British Passport. Below is the procedure. However, please feel free to ask me if you need any assistance.

BTW I've used few members data as a sample.


1. You need a Skydrive ID (Hotmail/MSN/Existing Email) Click here
2. Click Edit Workbook Menu
3. Select Edit in Excel Web App
4. Just add your details to the bottom of the table
5. Once done Click View and select Reading View.

NB: Do not insert any rows in between.

[ruthie]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 18/02/2013
Date of return of documents: 22/02/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 22/02/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 26/02/2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 28/02/2013

[ravikd]

Passport for: An Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send -Special Delivery
Date of application: 16-Feb-2013
Date application received by IPS:- Don't Know
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office.
Date of return of documents:23-Feb-2013
Date of receipt of interview letter:23-Feb-2013
Date of Passport Appointment:25-Feb-2013
Date of Passport Receipt:

Passport for: An Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send -Special Delivery
Date of application: 16-Feb-2013
Date application received by IPS:- Don't Know
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office.
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[I-L-R-2011]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 25/02/2013
Date of return of documents:09/03/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 07/03/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 09/03/2013
Date of Passport Receipt:14/03/2013

[furqankarim]

Application Timeline
Passport for: First Adult British Passport
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 25/02/2013
Date application received by IPS: Probably 26/02/2013
Date of return of documents: Not Yet
Date of receipt of interview letter: 07/03/2013 (Date stated : 05/03/3013)
Date of Passport Appointment: 09/03/2013
Date of Passport Receipt:

[neerukonda9]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 23/02/2013
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[sindy123]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 25/02/13
Date application received by IPS: 26/02/13
Date of return of documents: 06/03/13
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06/03/13
Date of Passport Appointment: 12/03/13
Date of Passport Receipt:

[malepiscean]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 26 February 2013
Date application received by IPS: I guess, 27 February 2013
Date of return of documents: 07 March 2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06 March 2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 18 March 2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 20 March 2013 (printed on 18 March 2013)

Good luck everyone!

[hsmp28122006]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 19 February 2013
Date application received by IPS: don't know
Date of return of documents: 26 February 2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 26 February 2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 6 March 2013
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

There seems to be a wait of at least 8 days in these interview locations: Portsmouth, Yeovil, Crawley, Reading, London Victoria.

[vwbeetle]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalization on 6th feb 2013
Method of application: Check & Send post office
Date of application: 14 February 2013
Date application received by IPS: don't know
Date of return of documents: 19 February 2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 21 February 2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 22 March 2013 chelmsford essex 9am
Date of Passport Receipt: 26 march 2013 at 9am by dx

when i call ips for interview they told me 8 march for london office but i requested them for any early date, the guy was very helpfull an d he booked me for very next day. anyway thanks immigration boards its help me alot.
Good Luck everyone who is still waiting @

[GoanG]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalisation
Method of application: Post Office Check & Send
Date of application: Thursday 14 February 2013
Date application received by IPS: Don't know, but should have been Friday 15 February 2013
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office.
Date of return of documents: Thursday 21 February 2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: Thursday 21 February 2013
Date of Passport Appointment: Monday 25 February 2013 (but could have been on the day I received the letter, as there were appointments available!)
Date of Passport Receipt: Wednesday 27 February 2013

It took less than two weeks altogether. Very pleased with IPS!

Which IPS office did you use, just curious?

[artfreak9]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 27/2/13
Date application received by IPS: 28/02/13 (i suppose)
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: Waiting
Date of Passport Appointment:Waiting
Date of Passport Receipt:Waiting

[Mercedez22]

Passport for: First Adult Passport after naturalization
Application Type: New
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 28/2/13
Date application received by IPS: 01/03/13
Date of fee deduction: 04/03/13
Date of return of documents: 11/03/13
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06/03/13
Date of Passport Appointment: 11/03/13
Date of Passport Receipt: 15/03/13

2 weeks impressed with the service, total time from naturalization to passport 6 weeks

[ravikd]

Passport for: An Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send -Special Delivery
Date of application: 16-Feb-2013
Date application received by IPS:- Don't Know
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office.
Date of return of documents:23-Feb-2013
Date of receipt of interview letter:23-Feb-2013
Date of Passport Appointment:25-Feb-2013
Date of Passport Receipt:28-Feb-2013

End of my long journey

Passport for: An Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send -Special Delivery
Date of application: 16-Feb-2013
Date application received by IPS:- Don't Know
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office.
Date of return of documents:23-Feb-2013
Date of receipt of interview letter:23-Feb-2013
Date of Passport Appointment:25-Feb-2013
Date of Passport Receipt:

Passport for: An Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send -Special Delivery
Date of application: 16-Feb-2013
Date application received by IPS:- Don't Know
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office.
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[euxine9]

Passport for: An Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send -Special Delivery
Date of application: 25-Feb-2013
Date application received by IPS:- Don't Know
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office.
Date of return of documents: 06/05/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 05/03/2013 (although date stamped is 01/03/2013)
Date of Passport Appointment: 13/03/2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 15/03/2013

Date my passport was printed was same date as I had the interview!

I was amazed how quick the whole processing is. UK government has less red tape compared to to other EU governments! I worked in Spain at one time and just getting a work permit is a NIGHTMARE.

Well, this ends my citizenship journey. Goodluck to all.

[ReallyFedup]

Hi all,

Just got interview letter today. IPS guy said I will not receive my documents back until the end of the process.


I see people here having their documents returned before they even have their interview, am I missing something?

Thanks for your help in advance

[ravikd]

It's a common practice to send British passport along with your supporting documents. No need to worry.

Hi all,

Just got interview letter today. IPS guy said I will not receive my documents back until the end of the process.


I see people here having their documents returned before they even have their interview, am I missing something?

Thanks for your help in advance

[fajr]

Passport for: An Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send -Special Delivery
Date of application: 23-Feb-2013
Date application received by IPS:- Don't Know
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office.
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[chrisrich]

Passport for: An Adult

Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send -Special Delivery
Date of application: 1 March 2013
Date application received by IPS: Don't know
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office.
Date of return of documents: 7 March 2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 8 March 2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 18 March 2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 20 March 2013

[man2012]

Passport for: 2 Adults + 1 child

Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send -Special Delivery
Date of application: 1 March 2013
Date application received by IPS: Don't know
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office on 1 March 2013.
Date of return of documents:?
Date of receipt of interview letter:?
Date of Passport Appointment:?
Date of Passport Receipt:?

[adamboston]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 18/02/13
Date application received by IPS: No idea (but assuming the delivery date was 19/02/13 as post office promised next day delivery)
Payment method: Cash at Post Office £84.25 in total.
Date of return of documents: 04/03/13
Date of receipt of interview letter: 02/03/13 ('secure delivery' but no signature required, just posted through the door)
Date of Passport Appointment: 06/03/13 (Manchester)
Date of Passport Receipt:

Nearly there

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 18/02/13
Date application received by IPS: No idea (but assuming the delivery date was 19/02/13 as post office promised next day delivery)
Payment method: Cash at Post Office £84.25 in total.
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

Documents enclosed:
- Application form
- 2 recent photographs
- 3 expired and a current passport from my country of origin.
- original naturalisation certificate
- £84.25 passport fee (including £3 for secure return of my documents)

[slavek]

Passport for: Minor

Application Type: First UK Passport after Registration
Method of application: Post - Special Delivery
Date of application: 05/03/2013
Date application received by IPS: 06/03/2013
Date of fee deduction: 08/03/2013
Date of return of documents: 12/03/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt: 13/03/2013

[SaadAhmed82]

Passport for: An Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send -Special Delivery with a pre-paid SD envelope for returning documents
Date of application: 26-Feb-2013
Date application received by IPS:- Don't Know but probably 27-Feb-2013
Date of fee deduction: 27-Feb-2013 (Paid at the Post Office).
Date of return of documents:06-March-2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 06-March-2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 12-March-2013 (London Office)
Date of Passport Receipt: -