British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[adil2009]

Hi dear congrate....


would you please share some interview questions which they asked you in crawley ?
my one is coming soon ....please share your question. Thanks

[meemyself&I]

My husband's timeline

Eligibility: 10 years Long Residence & 1 year ILR
Application sent: SELF(no NCS)
Date application posted: 4 February 2014
Received by UKPS: 5 February 2014
SMS: none received from them, only knew that it arrived safely when money was deducted from bank account
Letter of approval: received on 18 February 2014 (dated 15 February 2014)
Documents received: 19 February 2014
Interview date: booked for 22.2.14
Passport received: Pending.

Thank you so much to everyone on this forum, we are almost there, and pray that everyone else waiting will get positive response soon.

[apple02]

My husband's timeline

Eligibility: 10 years Long Residence & 1 year ILR
Application sent: SELF(no NCS)
Date application posted: 4 February 2014
Received by UKPS: 5 February 2014
SMS: none received from them, only knew that it arrived safely when money was deducted from bank account
Letter of approval: received on 18 February 2014 (dated 15 February 2014)
Documents received: 19 February 2014
Interview date: booked for 22.2.14
Passport received: Pending.

Thank you so much to everyone on this forum, we are almost there, and pray that everyone else waiting will get positive response soon.

Sorry darling, the way you've written this post is almost confusing, you made it look like this post belonged in the naturalisation timeline because of the NCS and letter of approval which am sure is not apart of this process, if am wrong I apologise.

[Mili1705]

Date of Application: 23/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 24/01/14
Date of Debit of Fees: 24/01/14
Confirmation by SMS: 26/01/14
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 04/02/14
Date of Return of Documents: waiting: 07/02/14
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 11/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: Received 18/02/2014 (Issued 11/02/2014) All Done!

Finally it's all done Glad I found this site because it was the only comfort during the painful waiting times. Good luck to you all who are waiting, it's gonna be worth it.

[rabigul]

Passport for: 2 Children's First British Passport
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office C&S
Date of application: 06.02.2014
Date application received by IPS: 10.02.2014 (though PO claims next day Special Delivery)
Date SMS received : 10.02.2014 (only one SMS - may be confirming both applications?)
Date of return of documents: 20.02.2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 20.02.2014 (Received only 1 passport and waiting for next one)

Can someone shed some light on this why both passports haven't arrived together? and shall I call HMPO to check for 2nd passport? Plz note we have received all supporting documents sent with both applications.

[vijayefi]

[quote="vijayefi"]Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult & Minor
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 18-Feb-2014
Date application received by IPS: 20-Feb-2014
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: Waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: Waiting
Date of Passport Receipt:Waiting[/quote]

[sanso]

Update

[quote="sanso"][quote="sanso"]Method of Application: PO Check & Send (London)
Date of Application: 05/02/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 7/02/2014 (Called the HMPO on 14th Feb and been told my application sent to examination on 8th of Feb)
Date of SMS: Didn't receive
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 20/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents: 20/02/2014
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 25/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt: pending

Feeling nervous already for the interview

[Akkylom]

[quote="sushdmehta"]Interested members can post their passport application processing timelines here for the benefit of others.

Please include the following details when posting in this topic:

Application Timeline:
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 20/02/2014
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[mowaid]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 12/02/2014
Date application received by IPS: Don't know how to check?
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[meemyself&I]

My husband's timeline

Eligibility: 10 years Long Residence & 1 year ILR
Application sent: SELF(no NCS)
Date application posted: 4 February 2014
Received by UKPS: 5 February 2014
SMS: none received from them, only knew that it arrived safely when money was deducted from bank account
Letter of approval: received on 18 February 2014 (dated 15 February 2014)
Documents received: 19 February 2014
Interview date: booked for 22.2.14
Passport received: Pending.

Thank you so much to everyone on this forum, we are almost there, and pray that everyone else waiting will get positive response soon.

Sorry darling, the way you've written this post is almost confusing, you made it look like this post belonged in the naturalisation timeline because of the NCS and letter of approval which am sure is not apart of this process, if am wrong I apologise.

Sorry about the confusion, naturalisation process is still fresh on my head, the correct timeline is as follows:

Eligibility: 10 years Long Residence & 1 year ILR
Application sent: SELF(did not use Post Office check and send)
Date application posted: 4 February 2014
Received by UKPS: 5 February 2014
SMS: none received from them, only knew that it arrived safely when money was deducted from bank account
Interview booking letter: received on 18 February 2014 (dated 15 February 2014)
Documents received: 19 February 2014
Interview date: booked for 22.2.14
Passport received: Pending.

[meemyself&I]

Passport for: 2 Children's First British Passport
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office C&S
Date of application: 06.02.2014
Date application received by IPS: 10.02.2014 (though PO claims next day Special Delivery)
Date SMS received : 10.02.2014 (only one SMS - may be confirming both applications?)
Date of return of documents: 20.02.2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 20.02.2014 (Received only 1 passport and waiting for next one)

Can someone shed some light on this why both passports haven't arrived together? and shall I call HMPO to check for 2nd passport? Plz note we have received all supporting documents sent with both applications.

Don't worry about it, the second one will come separately, the same thing happened to me when i did my kids passport (2), they came on separate days, and i don't think they are even put next to each other when typing them up or what ever, because their validity / expiry dates are different, they are within two days of each other.

[p2kin]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult & Minor
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 18-Feb-2014
Date application received by IPS: 20-Feb-2014
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: Waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: Waiting
Date of Passport Receipt:Waiting

If you are using C&S service, how do you know it's received by IPS on 20th?

[viper123]

Date of Application: 29/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 04/02/14 (sms)
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 12/02/2014 (received 14/02/14)
Date of Return of Documents: 14/02/2014(received 16/02/2014)
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 24/02/14
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[Kat894]

Hi, who apply for passport already did you get it contersign before ceremony jus asking as the date of the countersign would be before the date I get the certificate from council.

[p2kin]

Hi, who apply for passport already did you get it contersign before ceremony jus asking as the date of the countersign would be before the date I get the certificate from council.

you should sign & enter date before countetsignatory signs it. It's a legal requirement and you signing form on the date clearly ask you to confirm that you are a British citizen. So legally you can't sign & put date before ceremony & unless you sign, your countetsignatory should not be signing. I hope this answers your question.

[Scanner]

Hi, who apply for passport already did you get it contersign before ceremony just asking as the date of the countersign would be before the date I get the certificate from council.

The counter signatory can complete all other bits in the relevant section and sign, leaving the date bit blank. On receipt of your certificate, just insert the date yourself. Probably it is illegal i do not know, but it is just the date you are inserting. It is not as if you have fraudulently completed all the other bits of the counter signatory form yourself or forged his/her signature.

And remember if they passport office have any doubts , they can always contact the counter signatory and I am sure he/she will vouch for you, nevertheless especially if both of you have agreed on the issue at the point he or she was signing it for you.

You can also complete the rest of the form as well leaving the date bit blank also, after you sign. Complete the date bit on the day you receive your certificate.

I know not everyone has it easy to find a willing counter signatory and/or it may not be convenient/possible for you to find one after the date of your certificate receipt. So you need to be proactive and intuitive about such things.

Having said the above you should decide which route you want to take, considering previous advice by p2kin.

[alex68]

Application Type: first passport 3Adults +1 Child
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 20 Feb 2014
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of interview letter:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport interview Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[rabigul]

Passport for: 2 Children's First British Passport
Application Type: New
Method of application: Post Office C&S
Date of application: 06.02.2014
Date application received by IPS: 10.02.2014 (though PO claims next day Special Delivery)
Date SMS received : 10.02.2014 (only one SMS - may be confirming both applications?)
Date of return of documents: 20.02.2014
Date of Passport Receipt: 20.02.2014 (Received only 1 passport and waiting for next one)

Can someone shed some light on this why both passports haven't arrived together? and shall I call HMPO to check for 2nd passport? Plz note we have received all supporting documents sent with both applications.

Don't worry about it, the second one will come separately, the same thing happened to me when i did my kids passport (2), they came on separate days, and i don't think they are even put next to each other when typing them up or what ever, because their validity / expiry dates are different, they are within two days of each other.

FYI, we received the 2nd passport this morning via DX service. 2ndly both passports have same validity / expiry dates.
Due to security reason HMPO don't send all passports same day, this is what IPS agent told me yesterday.

Good luck to all.

[MwanaKay]

Hi, who apply for passport already did you get it contersign before ceremony jus asking as the date of the countersign would be before the date I get the certificate from council.

Hi, I had mine signed and dated 4 days before my ceremony (my ceremony was on the 23/01/14, but my counter sig signed the form and dated it 19th) it didnt matter as I sent the form and the Nat Cert on the 23rd

[bansal82]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Child - First time
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 13-Feb-2014
Date application received by IPS: N/A
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt:Waiting

[Kat894]

thanks all for replying!

[s_saini]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Child - First time
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 18-Feb-2014
Date application received by IPS: 21-Feb-2014 (via SMS from HMPO)
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt:Waiting

[jonjr023]

Application Timeline 
Passport for: Adult 
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send 
Date of application: 28/01/2014
Date application received by IPS:03/02/2014 called #: 03002220000 on the Passport Application receipt for confirmation 
Date of SMS :04/02/2014 (SMS from HMPO)
Date of return of documents:14/02/2014 (Contained: Passport and British Certificate) 
Date of receipt of interview letter:13/02/2014 ( Dated:11/02/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment:21/02/2014  Done & Complete
Date of Passport Receipt:Pending

[jonjr023]

Application Timeline 
Passport for: Adult 
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send 
Date of application: 28/01/2014
Date application received by IPS:03/02/2014 called #: 03002220000 on the Passport Application receipt for confirmation 
Date of SMS :04/02/2014 (SMS from HMPO)
Date of return of documents:14/02/2014 (Contained: Passport and British Certificate) 
Date of receipt of interview letter:13/02/2014 ( Dated:11/02/2014)
Date of Passport Appointment:21/02/2014  Done & Complete
Date of Passport Receipt:PENDING

[asadkhan71]

Date of Application: 27/01/2014
Date of Application Received by IPS: 28/01/14
confirmation by SMS: 31-01-2014
Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 11/02/2014 dated 07/02/2014
Date of Return of Documents:
Date of Passport Interview Appointment:22/02/2014
Date of Passport Receipt:

Done interview today. It was really friendly environment, it was just like a friendly chat. Nothing intimidating,
He told me we have nothing on the system regarding your bank details etc
spell your name
dob
house type
bank accounts
work details and previous work details
how you are paid
house address and details where is it located and surroundings
House hold bills
how did i came to attend interview
what do I do on weekends
mum and dad name and where they live
siblings where they live
wife name where she works
where we met when we met where we met
how long we are together
Mother in law name etc
father in law name etc
thats all I can recall.
It was a friendly chat session nothing to worry If you are you what you have said.