British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[ikk1980]

Hi All,

Just wanted you all to see how the passports are made here in UK.

http://youtu.be/Ha5VPXZ3ILs

Take Care

[Sohail4peace]

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: By check & send
Date Of Application: 22/08/2013
Date Of Fee Debited:22/08/2013 At post office
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: TBA
Date Of Return Of Documents: TBA
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: TBA
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: TBA
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

Good luck

[Nicky31]

Application Type: Replacement Passport Liverpool
Method Of Application: By check & send
Date Of Application: 07/08/2013
Date Of Fee Debited: Post Office
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 08/08/2013
Date Of Return Of Documents: TBA
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: No
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: No
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

[BRP]

Application Timeline
Passport for: First time Adult Passport (for me and my wife) and Our baby name and photo change on his British Passport
Application Type: New
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 16/08/2013
Date application received by IPS: 19/08/2013
Date of fee collection: 19/08/2013 (Credit Card)
Date of Application acknowledged by IPS: 20/08/2013
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: 24/08/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 07/09/2013 (As I wanted on Saturday)
Date of Passport Receipt:

[NO1UKlover]

Application Timeline
Passport for: First Adult Passport
Application Type: New
Method of application: PO Check & Send
Date of application: 23/08
Date of fee collection: 23/08
Date of Application acknowledged by IPS:29/08
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: 31/08
Date of Passport Appointment: 09/09
Date of Passport Receipt:

[jbis]

Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 4:10 am    Post subject:
Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: check & send
Date Of Application: 07/08/13
Date Of Fee Debited:07/08/13 check and send
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 12/08/13
Date Of Return Of Documents: 21/08/13
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: 15/08/13
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: 22/08/13
Date Of Passport Receipt: 27/08/13

[ijaz.khanz]

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: check & send
Date Of Application: 09/08/13
Date Of Fee Debited:09/08/13 check and send
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 12/08/13
Date Of Return Of Documents: 19/08/13
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: 17/08/13
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: 22/08/13
Date Of Passport Receipt: 27/08/13

[jkmuk]

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: check & send
Date Of Application: 03/08/13
Date Of Fee Debited:03/08/13 check and send
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 06/08/13
Date Of Return Of Documents: 14/08/13
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: 14/08/13
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: 24/08/13
Date Of Passport Receipt: 28/08/13

[ad.morgan]

Passport for: First time Adult Passport
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check & Send
Date of application: 17/08/2013
Date application received by IPS: 19/08/2013
Date of fee collection: 17/08/2013
Date of Application acknowledged by IPS: 20/08/2013
Date of return of documents:N N/A
Date of receipt of interview letter: 29/08/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 03/09/2013 (Chelmsford) My Nearest is Maidstone
Date of Passport Receipt: N/A

[lifofifo]

Passport for: First time Adult Passport
Application Type: New
Date of application: 19/08/2013 (PO Check & Send)
Date of Application acknowledged by IPS: 22/08/2013
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: 29/08/2013 (Dated 28/08/2013)
Date of Passport Appointment: 05/09/2013 - Crawley
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting

[ikk1980]

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: By Post
Date Of Application: 21/08/2013
Date Application Received By IPS: TBA
Date Of Fee Debited: TBA
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: TBA
Date Of Return Of Documents: TBA
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: TBA
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: TBA
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

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Update # 23.08.13

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: By Post
Date Of Application: 21/08/2013
Date Application Received By IPS: 22/08/2013 (Post Office Tracker)
Date Of Fee Debited: 23/08/2013
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 23/08/2013 (Confirmation By Text Message)
Date Of Return Of Documents: TBA
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: TBA
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: TBA
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

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Update # 30.08.13

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: By Post
Date Of Application: 21/08/2013
Date Application Received By IPS: 22/08/2013 (Post Office Tracker)
Date Of Fee Debited: 23/08/2013
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 23/08/2013 (Confirmation By Text Message)
Date Of Return Of Documents: 30/08/13
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: TBA
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: TBA
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

[indian234]

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: Check and Send
Date Of Application: 16/08/2013
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 21/08/2013 (SMS)
Date Of Return Of Documents: 30/08/13
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: 28/08/13
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: 31/08/13
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

[lifofifo]

Passport for: First time Adult Passport
Application Type: New
Date of application: 19/08/2013 (PO Check & Send)
Date of Application acknowledged by IPS: 22/08/2013
Date of return of documents: 30/08/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 29/08/2013 (Dated 28/08/2013)
Date of Passport Appointment: 05/09/2013 - Crawley
Date of Passport Receipt: Waiting

[ikk1980]

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: By Post
Date Of Application: 21/08/2013
Date Application Received By IPS: TBA
Date Of Fee Debited: TBA
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: TBA
Date Of Return Of Documents: TBA
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: TBA
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: TBA
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

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Update # 23.08.13

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: By Post
Date Of Application: 21/08/2013
Date Application Received By IPS: 22/08/2013 (Post Office Tracker)
Date Of Fee Debited: 23/08/2013
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 23/08/2013 (Confirmation By Text Message)
Date Of Return Of Documents: TBA
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: TBA
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: TBA
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

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Update # 30.08.13

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: By Post
Date Of Application: 21/08/2013
Date Application Received By IPS: 22/08/2013 (Post Office Tracker)
Date Of Fee Debited: 23/08/2013
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 23/08/2013 (Confirmation By Text Message)
Date Of Return Of Documents: 30/08/13
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: TBA
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: TBA
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

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Update # 31.08.13

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: By Post
Date Of Application: 21/08/2013
Date Application Received By IPS: 22/08/2013 (Post Office Tracker)
Date Of Fee Debited: 23/08/2013
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 23/08/2013 (Confirmation By Text Message)
Date Of Return Of Documents: 30/08/13
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: 31/08/13
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: 03/09/13
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

[BRP]

Application Timeline
Passport for: First time Adult Passport (for me and my wife) and Our baby name and photo change on his British Passport
Application Type: New
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 16/08/2013
Date application received by IPS: 19/08/2013
Date of fee collection: 19/08/2013 (Credit Card)
Date of Application acknowledged by IPS: 20/08/2013
Date of return of documents: 28/08/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 24/08/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 07/09/2013 (As I wanted on Saturday)
Date of Passport Receipt:

[dhruvkataria]

Where does the interview happen ? In the local council office ?

[lifofifo]

Where does the interview happen ? In the local council office ?

Nop. https://www.gov.uk/passport-interview-office

[ikk1980]

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: By Post
Date Of Application: 21/08/2013
Date Application Received By IPS: TBA
Date Of Fee Debited: TBA
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: TBA
Date Of Return Of Documents: TBA
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: TBA
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: TBA
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

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Update # 23.08.13

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: By Post
Date Of Application: 21/08/2013
Date Application Received By IPS: 22/08/2013 (Post Office Tracker)
Date Of Fee Debited: 23/08/2013
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 23/08/2013 (Confirmation By Text Message)
Date Of Return Of Documents: TBA
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: TBA
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: TBA
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

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Update # 30.08.13

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: By Post
Date Of Application: 21/08/2013
Date Application Received By IPS: 22/08/2013 (Post Office Tracker)
Date Of Fee Debited: 23/08/2013
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 23/08/2013 (Confirmation By Text Message)
Date Of Return Of Documents: 30/08/13
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: TBA
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: TBA
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

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Update # 31.08.13

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: By Post
Date Of Application: 21/08/2013
Date Application Received By IPS: 22/08/2013 (Post Office Tracker)
Date Of Fee Debited: 23/08/2013
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 23/08/2013 (Confirmation By Text Message)
Date Of Return Of Documents: 30/08/13
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: 31/08/13
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: 03/09/13
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

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Update # 03.09.13

Application Type: First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation) - 1 Adult
Method Of Application: By Post
Date Of Application: 21/08/2013
Date Application Received By IPS: 22/08/2013 (Post Office Tracker)
Date Of Fee Debited: 23/08/2013
Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS: 23/08/2013 (Confirmation By Text Message)
Date Of Return Of Documents: 30/08/13
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: 31/08/13
Date Of Passport Interview Appointment: 03/09/13
Date Of Passport Receipt: TBA

Had My Passport Interview Today And These Were The Following Questions Asked #

1) Confirm Your Full Name And Spell It
2) Confirm Your Full Address And Post Code
3) Place Of Birth
4) Date Of Birth
5) What Means Of Transport Did You Use To Come Today
6) Where Exactly Is Your Residence
7) Is It Rented Or Owned
Who Owns The Place
9) What Electricity / Gas Supplier Do You Use
10) How Do You Pay For It
11) Do You Have A Land Line
12) Who Is Your Internet Provider
13) Whats Your Fathers Date Of Birth
14) Whats His Full Name
15) Whats Your Mothers Full Name
16) Whats Her Date Of Birth
17) Whats Your Wife's Full Name
18) Whats Her Date Of Birth
19) How Long Has She Been In The UK
20) Where Are Her Parents And What Do They Do
21) How Many Siblings Do You Have And Where Are They
22) How Many Siblings Does Your Wife Have And Where Are They
23) Where Have You Studied
24) What Countries Have You Lived In Since Birth
25) Where Have You Worked Since Your First Job
26) What Addresses Have You Lived On Since Coming To UK
27) How Many Languages Do You Speak
28) Who Is Your Mobile Provider
29) Is It A Contract Or Pay As You Go
30) Whats Your Mobile Number
31) Who Is Your Wife Mobile Provider
32) What Bank Do You Use
33) Is Your Account Single Or Joint Account
34) How Did You Apply For Your Application (Post Or Check & Send Service)
35) How Did You Pay For It
36) What Documents Did You Send With Your Application
37) When Did You Have Your Ceremony
38) Where Was Your Ceremony
39) How Many Credit Cards Do You Have
40) Where Do You Work
41) Who Do You Report To
42) Whats Your Job Title
43) How Many People Work In Your Department
44) What Are Your Work Timings
45) How Long Have You Been Working Here
46) How Do You Get Paid
47) What Is Your Counter Signers Full Name
48) How Do You Know Him
49) Whats His Age
50) Where Does He Work
51) Does He Work For Some One Or Is He Self Employed
52) Whats The Name Of His Business
53) Where Is His Work Located
54) Could You Please Sign Here

These Are The Questions Asked, And It Took Around 15 Minutes For My Interview As The Questions Where Coming Quite Fast Towards Me Luckily I Have Loads Of Interviews During My Work Career So I Am Alway Very Calm And Confident While Being Cross Questioned. Hope These Questions Help You All.

[adi_khaneng]

Application Timeline
Passport for: First time Adult Passport
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check and Send
Date of application: 03/09/2013
Date application received by IPS: 05/09/2013 (By SMS)
Date of fee collection: 03/09/2013 - Paid at the post office
Date of Application acknowledged by IPS: 05/09/2013 (By SMS)
Date of return of documents: 11/09/13
Date of receipt of interview letter: 10/09/13
Date of Passport Appointment: 13/09/13 @ Chelmsford
Date of Passport Receipt: 17/09/13



Job Done. Now rolling onto spouse AN application. Bring it on

[hemal_p]

Application Timeline
Passport for: First time Adult Passport (self and wife)
Application Type: New
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 04/09/2013
Date application received by IPS: 05/09/2013
Date of fee collection: 09/09/13
Date of Application acknowledged by IPS: SMS 10/09/2013
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:13/09/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 19/09/2013
Date of Passport Receipt: 23/09/2013

[dhruvkataria]

Application Timeline
Passport for: First time Adult/Child Passport (self and wife) + 1 Child
Application Type: New
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 05/09/2013 - RM SD
Date application received by IPS:
Date of fee collection:
Date of Application acknowledged by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[mastii]

Passport for: First time Adult Passport

Application Type: New
Method of application: Check and Send (Norwich Post Office)
Date of application: 05/09/2013
Date of fee collection: 05/09/2013 - Paid at the post office
Date application received by IPS: 06/09 or 07/09
Date of Application acknowledged by IPS: 09/09/2013(SMS)
Date of return of documents: 12/09/2013 (Secure DX)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 12/09/2013 (Dated 10/09/2013)
Date of Passport Appointment: 13/09/2013 (Chelmsford)
Date of Passport Receipt: 18/09/2013

Hurrah a long journey to a closure now ! Good luck everyone.

[mycloud8]

Passport for: First time Adult Passport
Method of application: Check and Send PO

Date of application and fee collection: 03/09/2013
Date of Application acknowledged by IPS: 05/09/2013 (SMS)

Date of return of documents: 10/09/2013 (DX secure signed forl)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 10/09/2013 1st class (dated 06/09/2013)
Date of Passport Appointment: 13/09/2013 (next available)

Date of Passport Receipt:17/09/2013

printed same day of interview, thank you HMPO!! Great service, 2 weeks exactly!

[ad.morgan]

Passport for: First time Adult Passport
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office Check & Send
Date of application: 17/08/2013
Date application received by IPS: 19/08/2013
Date of fee collection: 17/08/2013
Date of Application acknowledged by IPS: 20/08/2013
Date of return of documents:N 29/08/2013
Date of receipt of interview letter: 29/08/2013
Date of Passport Appointment: 03/09/2013 (Chelmsford) My Nearest is Maidstone
Date of Passport Receipt: 5/09/2013

[dhruvkataria]

Application Timeline
Passport for: First time Adult/Child Passport (self and wife) + 1 Child
Application Type: New
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 05/09/2013 - RM SD
Date application received by IPS: 06/09/2013
Date of fee collection:
Date of Application acknowledged by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt: