British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[archpriya]

Application Type: New -------------------------------------------(Naturalised Citizens) - 1 Adult
Method of application: -------------------------------------------Check & Send
Date of application: ----------------------------------------------31/01/2015
SMS confirming receipt: -----------------------------------------04/02/2015
Date of return of documents:-----------------------------------13/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: ---------------------------06/02/2015
Date of Passport Interview: ------------------------------------10/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: --------------------------------------12/02/2015


I sincerely thank this forum who had been like a life saver and helped me throughout in every stage of my immigration process.

Good luck everyone

[isambardway]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 04/02/2015
Date application received by IPS: 05/02/2015
SMS confirming receipt by IPS:N/A
Date of return of documents: 12/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 13/02/15
Date of Passport Appointment: 17/02/2015
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

[taurus]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (First Adult Passport for Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 16/02/2015
Date application received by IPS: TBC
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

[cheeta]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (First Adult Passport for Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 04/02/2015
Date application received by IPS: 06/02/2015
Date of return of documents: 11/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 11/02/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 12/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: 16/02/2015

[params0073]

Application Type: New (Registered Citizen) - Minor
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 04/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: 12/02/2015
Date of return of documents:14/02/2015

[dupuytren]

Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - Adult
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 19/01/2015
Royal mail delivery confirmation: N/A
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: N/A
Date of return of documents: Pending
Date of receipt of interview letter: 07/02/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 12/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: 16/02/2015 - attempted Delivery

Tips:
1. secureDX re delivery is a real hassle - they can re deliver for free on a weekday for free but it's anytime between 9-5 and it's hard If you are working full time and in and out of meetings (which is why I can't have it sent to work as I may not be available to sign it) ; if you choose a half day slot or a Saturday it will cost you £6.13. Although not stated on the delivery slip, you can call them to arrange pickup from depot which will not cost extra (find their landline number through 'SayNoTo0845' - you'll be able to speak to a real human!). The London deport is in Chancery Lane which was convenient for me. If they give you grief about pickup, just say you are travelling in the next 48hours And need your passport urgently, which is the trick I used and they were fine with it :p)

2. My application is longer than usual as I wanted to drop one of my forenames. Whilst I was aware you can get free deed polls online to do this, I didn't want to risk it so used UKDPS to do it- I can confirm this company is legit although they charge £36. Please note: when you date your deed poll please date if AFTER you naturalisation ceremony if your naturalisation certificate is in your old name. The passport office had to call me to tell me to send a new one so I had to spend more to get a new deed poll issued. Also, I tried Legal Deed Poll service, another online company, and can confirm they are crooks- although they charged £10 only, my deed poll never arrived and it was impossible to contact these cowboys - PLEASE AVOID THEM!!!

good luck and thanks to this forum for helping me reach the end of my journey! Also, passport office dealt with my application very quickly and efficiently despite the deed poll drama!

[akhurshid]

Wife's time line
Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - Adult
Method of application: Self Post SD
Date of application: 17/02/2015
Royal mail delivery confirmation: TBC
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: TBC
Date of return of documents: TBC
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC
Date of Passport Appointment: TBC
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

[Jesse22]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 22 Jan 2015
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 27 Jan 2015
Date of return of documents: 10 Feb 2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 10 Feb 2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 13 Feb 2015
Date of Passport Receipt: 17 Feb 2015

I received a letter from the passport office telling me my passport photo did not meet the requirements so I sent another set...this was not countersigned. A week later I received the interview letter.

Goodluck all...wish you all the best

[furbs]

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send at London Bridge
Date of application: 17/02/15
Date application received by IPS: waiting
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[vival]

Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - Adult
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 26/01/2015
Royal mail delivery confirmation: N/A
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 30/01/2015
Date of return of documents: 09/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 03/02/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 13/02/2015
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt: 17/02/2015

[Norang]

[quote="Norang"][quote="Norang"][quote="Norang"]Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - Adult
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 4/2/15
Royal mail delivery confirmation: N/A
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 9/2/15
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: 11/2/15
Date of Passport Appointment: 14/2/15
Date of Passport Receipt:17/2/15

End of my journey as well. Thanks so much to this forum, which has guided me since my very first steps for my Naturalization, all the way to the Receipt of my British Passport.

Wish everybody the very best !!!

[SAL1313]

Hi all,

Just when you think the journey is over....

So basically me and my wife were both naturalised and applied for our passports on 7th Feb via Check and Send

My wife decided to add my surname to her name now. For example our names (on passports and our naturalization certificates) are STEVE SMITH and her name is JANE ROGERS. When we applied for our passport she wanted to be JANE ROGERS SMITH.

I had called Passport Office helpline in December (I have the date and time) and after having gone the whole case clearly with the agent he decided to consult a manager as this was a new one for him. Having spoken to a manager he came back and confirmed that we COULD just apply and that it would NOT be a problem. Just to clarify he did understand everything clearly as I asked him questions to check and he confirmed everything I had told him. I asked him if we needed Deed Poll and he said NO.

Now today I have had a letter from Passport Office for my wife stating that he name is different on naturalisation certificate as opposed to how it is on the form (she has added my surname on form) and that they are unable to issue the passport unless the naturalisation certificate is changed to that name first!!!

As you can imagine, this is now annoying and I am turning back to this forum (which has been my reliable partner in this journey) for advice. What can/should I do now? Seniors/Mods?

On another note, we got an acknowledgement SMS for her application but almost 10 days later still nothing for me. Called the helpline and lady said it was under process and I had been sent an interview letter already (did not get it yet).

Anyways, please help guys!! Thanks

[shivcs]

Update:

Application Type: New -------------------------------------------(Naturalised Citizens) - 2 Adults
Method of application: -------------------------------------------Check & Send
Date of application: ----------------------------------------------04/02/2015
SMS confirming receipt: -----------------------------------------06/02/2015
Date of return of documents:------------------------------------11/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: ----------------------------10/02/2015 (Dated 06/02/2015)
Date of Passport Interview: -------------------------------------13/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: ---------------------------------------17/02/2015

Main hurdle cleared Few more to go....... This forum has been a tremendous help to me (as it is for everyone) right through the process. Kudos to everyone who is constructively contributing to it.

[chandu2004]

Update:

Application Type: New -------------------------------------------(Naturalised Citizens) - 1 Adults
Method of application: -------------------------------------------Check & Send
Date of application: ----------------------------------------------09/02/2015
SMS confirming receipt: -----------------------------------------12/02/2015
Date of return of documents:------------------------------------16/02/2015 ( Can't remember but I guess 16th)
Date of receipt of interview letter: ----------------------------14/02/2015
Date of Passport Interview: ---------------------------------16/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: ---------------------------------------18/02/2015



I can't thank enough of this forum. If I just say thanks that would be wrong but a huge thanks to everyone here including the admins, members, senior members, junior members, who were just awesome in replying to our questions. You guys are the best. Best of luck to everyone

Application Type: New -------------------------------------------(Naturalised Citizens) - 1 Adults
Method of application: -------------------------------------------Check & Send
Date of application: ----------------------------------------------09/02/2015
SMS confirming receipt: -----------------------------------------Waiting
Date of return of documents:------------------------------------Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: ----------------------------Waiting
Date of Passport Interview: ---------------------------------Waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: ---------------------------------------Waiting

[isambardway]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 04/02/2015
Date application received by IPS: 05/02/2015
SMS confirming receipt by IPS:N/A
Date of return of documents: 12/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 13/02/15
Date of Passport Appointment: 17/02/2015
Date of Passport printing sms receipt: 18/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC

[NoRest]

Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 06/02/2015
Date application received by IPS: 10/02/2015
Date of return of documents: 13/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 13/02/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 16/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: 18/02/2015

SOrted!

[neelammalik81]

Hi all,

Just when you think the journey is over....

So basically me and my wife were both naturalised and applied for our passports on 7th Feb via Check and Send

My wife decided to add my surname to her name now. For example our names (on passports and our naturalization certificates) are STEVE SMITH and her name is JANE ROGERS. When we applied for our passport she wanted to be JANE ROGERS SMITH.

I had called Passport Office helpline in December (I have the date and time) and after having gone the whole case clearly with the agent he decided to consult a manager as this was a new one for him. Having spoken to a manager he came back and confirmed that we COULD just apply and that it would NOT be a problem. Just to clarify he did understand everything clearly as I asked him questions to check and he confirmed everything I had told him. I asked him if we needed Deed Poll and he said NO.

Now today I have had a letter from Passport Office for my wife stating that he name is different on naturalisation certificate as opposed to how it is on the form (she has added my surname on form) and that they are unable to issue the passport unless the naturalisation certificate is changed to that name first!!!

As you can imagine, this is now annoying and I am turning back to this forum (which has been my reliable partner in this journey) for advice. What can/should I do now? Seniors/Mods?

On another note, we got an acknowledgement SMS for her application but almost 10 days later still nothing for me. Called the helpline and lady said it was under process and I had been sent an interview letter already (did not get it yet).

Anyways, please help guys!! Thanks

You should first apply for passport with the same name as it appears on the registration certificate. Once you got your passport then change your name with deed poll and again apply for passport with your changed name. Don't forget to send deed poll as well with your passport application.

[btd]

final update:

Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - Adult
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 05/02/2015
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 09/02/2015
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: 12/02/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 13/02/2015
Date of Passport printing sms receipt:
Date of Passport Receipt: 17/02/2015

[btd]

Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - Minor
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 05/02/2015
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: n/a
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: n/a
Date of Passport Appointment: n/a
Date of Passport Receipt: 17/02/2015 (second attempt, first attempt made by DX on 13/02/2015)

[tolutopeadeoye]

Final Update
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New (Naturalized Citizen)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 27/01/2015
Date application received by IPS: 30/01/2015 (SMS)
Date of return of documents: 05/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 09/02/2015 (email)
Date of Passport Interview: 09/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: still waiting. I have just been advised by customer service at HMPO (I called to chase as people seem to get passports back within 2 - 3 days post interview). I was told that DX "delivered" the passport to me yesterday. I have not received anything obviously, or seen a calling card. So its being investigated....

Passport finally received: 17/02/2015

[drewsings]

Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - Adult
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 07/02/2015
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 12/02/2015
Date of return of documents: 16/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 14/02/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 17/02/2015
Date of Passport Receipt: 19/02/2015

All done, applied for naturalization on 9th Jan, and have my passport in hand on 19th Feb.

Good luck to all others..

[maluna]

IF YOU HAVENT SENT YOUR APPLICATION DO NOT USE ONLINE

I have now received the infamous parents details missing letter and sent my paper application again which is like starting from zero after 2 weeks.

Passport Type: Adult (first time)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 04/02/2015
Declaration form received, being processed: 05/05/2015
Date of receipt of Missing Parent Details Letter: 13/02/2015
Date of Paper Application sent: 13/02/2015
Date of Application received SMS: 19/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: ?
Date of return of documents: ?
Date of passport interview appointment: ?
Date of passport printing SMS:?
Date of passport receipt: ?

really wish I had come here before going with online application which has turned into a complete nightmare. The system is on the "please contact us" status but when I call no one really seems to know whats going on or why the alert has been triggered.

In other words Newport Office is a no no.

[bazinga]

IF YOU HAVENT SENT YOUR APPLICATION DO NOT USE ONLINE .

What is your claim to citizenship; descent / naturalization? I heard from another member that it may work for claiming through descent.

[simply_the_best]

Passport for: Adult (naturalised)
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 19/02/2015
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

[beinghuman]

UPDATES
Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - Adult 2
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 12/02/2015
Royal mail delivery confirmation:13/02/2015
SMS confirming receipt by IPS: N/A
Date of return of documents: 20/02/2015
Date of receipt of interview letter: 17/02/2015
Date of Passport Appointment: 21/02/2015
Date of Passport printing sms receipt:
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting