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Moye
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by Moye » Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:21 pm
Passport for: Adult (Nationalization)
Application Type: First New Passport
Method of application: Post office check and send
Date of application: 20/5/2017
Date of text message confirming receipt by HMPO: 24/05/2017
Date of Passport Interview appointment: 30/05/2017 (AM)
Date of return of documents: 30/05/2017 (PM)
Date of Passport Receipt: 01/06/2017
Overall, I am very pleased with the service. From application to arrival of the passport took only 12 calendar days (counting 1 Bank Holiday), or 8 working days.
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gtht
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by gtht » Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:03 pm
Application type: First British passport (after Naturalization)
Method of application: Online Application & Special Delivery
Date of application: Declaration and documents posted Mon 05.06.2017
Supporting documents received by HMPO (Durham): Tue 06.06.2017
Online tracking status change from "Awaiting declaration" to "being processed": Wed 07.06.2017 (pm)
Interview letter received: Sat 10.06.2017
Date of Passport Interview: Thu 15.06.2017 London Victoria
SMS received: ...
Passport received: ...
Return of documents: ...
DCPR Applied: 12/5/2016
DCPR Received: 7/9/2016
BC Applied: 3/11/2016
BC Approved: 23/3/2017
Ceremony: 25/4/2017
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nay_nay
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by nay_nay » Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:42 pm
My timeline following citizenship ceremony
Passport for: First adult (naturalised)
Method of application: Online & special delivery
Date of application: 9/6/2017
Date documents received by IPS: 12/6/17 (Liverpool)
Date of interview invitation letter: 15/6/17 (dated 13/6/17)
Date of return of documents: 15/6/2017
Date of interview: 16/6/2017 (London)
SMS recieved: TBC
Date of passport received: TBC
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ItsArly
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by ItsArly » Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:13 pm
ItsArly wrote:Update 1
ItsArly wrote:Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 15/5/2017
Date application received by IPS: 16/5/2017
Location of IPS Office involved: Durham
Date of return of documents: 30/5/2017
Date of receipt of interview letter: 30/5/2017
Date of Passport Appointment: 2/6/2017
Date of Passport Receipt: 6/6/2017
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gtht
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by gtht » Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:19 am
Application type: First British passport (after Naturalization)
Method of application: Online Application & Special Delivery
Date of application: Declaration and documents posted Mon 05.06.2017
Supporting documents received by HMPO (Durham): Tue 06.06.2017
Online tracking status change from "Awaiting declaration" to "being processed": Wed 07.06.2017 (pm)
Interview letter received: Sat 10.06.2017
Return of documents: Wed 14.06.2017 (on 2nd attempt by DX)
Date of Passport Interview: Thu 15.06.2017 London Victoria
SMS received: ...
Passport received: ...
Things must be slowing down with the summer holidays. 5 days since my interview and the website still says "Declaration form received, being processed." Hope to hear something soon.
DCPR Applied: 12/5/2016
DCPR Received: 7/9/2016
BC Applied: 3/11/2016
BC Approved: 23/3/2017
Ceremony: 25/4/2017
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nay_nay
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by nay_nay » Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:34 pm
My timeline following citizenship ceremony
Passport for: First adult (naturalised)
Method of application: Online & special delivery
Date of application: 9/6/2017
Date documents received by IPS: 12/6/17 (Liverpool)
Date of interview invitation letter: 15/6/17 (dated 13/6/17)
Date of return of documents: 15/6/2017
Date of interview: 16/6/2017 (London)
SMS recieved: Didnt recieve one
Date of passport received: 20/6/2017
13 days from start to finish including weekends! So impressed with how quickly this has come through and very thankful this process is over. Good luck to everyone!
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gtht
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by gtht » Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:51 pm
Application type: First British passport (after Naturalization)
Method of application: Online Application & Special Delivery
Date of application: Declaration and documents posted Mon 05.06.2017
Supporting documents received by HMPO (Durham): Tue 06.06.2017
Online tracking status change from "Awaiting declaration" to "being processed": Wed 07.06.2017 (pm)
Interview letter received: Sat 10.06.2017
Return of documents: Wed 14.06.2017 (on 2nd attempt by DX)
Date of Passport Interview: Thu 15.06.2017 London Victoria
Sent Additional Documents: Tue 20.06.2017
SMS received: ...
Passport received: ...
I called the helpline and it turns out they put a block on my application until they receive ALL of my valid passports (including the one I had already before and naturalisation certificate). They also wanted my birth certificate. During the interview they asked if I had another name at birth and I said yes it was originally spelled differently before my mother had my birth certificate amended. That must have set off a "computer says no" moment. I hope they don't hold on to my passports for too long. I'm travelling in less than 3 weeks, but not worried.
DCPR Applied: 12/5/2016
DCPR Received: 7/9/2016
BC Applied: 3/11/2016
BC Approved: 23/3/2017
Ceremony: 25/4/2017
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stevo81
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by stevo81 » Thu Jun 22, 2017 2:48 am
Hello,
I thought I would share my timeline for a British Passport Overseas Application (Australia).
Application Timeline
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New ( Unable to Renew because my old Passport expired 6 yrs Ago)
Method of application: Online, Signed Declaration and Supporting documents posted to Liverpool passport office
Date of application: 6/6/17 and Posted
Date application received by IPS: 13/6/17 ( 16/6/17 Status went from Declaration Received to Dispatched)
Location of IPS Office involved: Liverpool
Date of return of documents: 22/6/17
Date of receipt of interview letter: N/A
Date of Passport Appointment: N/A
Date of Passport Receipt: 22/6/17
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gtht
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by gtht » Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:52 pm
Application type: First British passport (after Naturalization)
Method of application: Online Application & Special Delivery
Date of application: Declaration and documents posted Mon 05.06.2017
Supporting documents received by HMPO (Durham): Tue 06.06.2017
Online tracking status change from "Awaiting declaration" to "being processed": Wed 07.06.2017 (pm)
Interview letter received: Sat 10.06.2017
Return of documents: Wed 14.06.2017 (on 2nd attempt by DX)
Date of Passport Interview: Thu 15.06.2017 London Victoria
Sent Additional Documents: Tue 20.06.2017
Received Call from Passport Office & Sent 2nd Additional Documents: Fri 23.06.2017
SMS received: ...
Passport received: ...
I got a call from the Passport Office today. They said I needed to send in a "government issued ID" such as a driver's license. They said they were calling as a courtesy as I had said in a call before that I was travelling in two weeks. Very nice of them.
Seems like I'm in extreme vetting or something. Everyone has been very nice though. I do wonder what is setting off all of the alarm bells.
DCPR Applied: 12/5/2016
DCPR Received: 7/9/2016
BC Applied: 3/11/2016
BC Approved: 23/3/2017
Ceremony: 25/4/2017
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Guruparan
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by Guruparan » Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:31 am
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 21/June/ 2017
Date application received by IPS: ( not checked )
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: Waiting
Date of Passport Interview:
Date of Passport Receipt:
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Guruparan
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by Guruparan » Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:14 pm
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 21/June/ 2017
Date application received by SMS: today 24/06/2017
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: any time received interview letter ( maybe next week)
Date of Passport Interview:before 14/07/2017
Date of Passport Receipt:
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gtht
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by gtht » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:39 pm
Application type: First British passport (after Naturalization)
Method of application: Online Application & Special Delivery
Date of application: Declaration and documents posted Mon 05.06.2017
Supporting documents received by HMPO (Durham): Tue 06.06.2017
Online tracking status change from "Awaiting declaration" to "being processed": Wed 07.06.2017 (pm)
Interview letter received: Sat 10.06.2017
Return of documents: Wed 14.06.2017 (on 2nd attempt by DX)
Date of Passport Interview: Thu 15.06.2017 London Victoria
Sent Additional Documents: Tue 20.06.2017
Received Call from Passport Office & Sent 2nd Additional Documents: Fri 23.06.2017
SMS received & online status updated to "Dispatched": Wed 28.06.2017 (am)
Passport received: ...
Almost there!!
DCPR Applied: 12/5/2016
DCPR Received: 7/9/2016
BC Applied: 3/11/2016
BC Approved: 23/3/2017
Ceremony: 25/4/2017
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gtht
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by gtht » Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:08 pm
After more than a year our journey is finally over. Thanks to everyone on this board who offered support and advice! The board was super helpful and provided countless assurance.
Application type: First British passport (after Naturalization)
Method of application: Online Application & Special Delivery
Date of application: Declaration and documents posted Mon 05.06.2017
Supporting documents received by HMPO (Durham): Tue 06.06.2017
Online tracking status change from "Awaiting declaration" to "being processed": Wed 07.06.2017 (pm)
Interview letter received: Sat 10.06.2017
Return of documents: Wed 14.06.2017 (on 2nd attempt by DX)
Date of Passport Interview: Thu 15.06.2017 London Victoria
Sent Additional Documents: Tue 20.06.2017
Received Call from Passport Office & Sent 2nd Additional Documents: Fri 23.06.2017
SMS received & online status updated to "Dispatched": Wed 28.06.2017 (am)
Passport received: Mon 03.07.2017 (on 2nd delivery attempt)
Additional documents returned: Wed 05.07.2017
DCPR Applied: 12/5/2016
DCPR Received: 7/9/2016
BC Applied: 3/11/2016
BC Approved: 23/3/2017
Ceremony: 25/4/2017
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Nasheen
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by Nasheen » Fri Jul 07, 2017 2:58 pm
Application type: First British passport (after Naturalization)
Method of application: Special Delivery
Date of application: Declaration and documents posted Tuesday 27th June 2017
Method of Payment- Cheque
Supporting documents received by HMPO (Durham): 28th June 2017
Text received by HMPO Friday 30th June 2017
Letter received from HMPO for further request: Wed 5th July 2017 dated 3rd July 2017
Sent further info : Friday 7th July 2017 byrecorded delivery
Interview letter received: tbc
Return of documents: tbc
Date of Passport Interview: tbc
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Guruparan
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by Guruparan » Sat Jul 08, 2017 1:17 pm
Guruparan wrote:Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 21/June/ 2017
Date application received by SMS: today 24/06/2017
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: any time received interview letter ( maybe next week)
Date of Passport Interview: 11/07/2017
Date of Passport Receipt:
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Guruparan
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by Guruparan » Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:12 am
[quote="Guruparan"][quote="Guruparan"]Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 21/June/ 2017
Date application received by SMS: today 24/06/2017
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: any time received interview letter ( maybe next week)
Date of Passport Interview: 11/07/2017
Passport documents received: today 11/07/2017
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HaroonAli
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by HaroonAli » Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:45 am
Application Type: First Adult British Passport (After Naturalisation)
Citizenship Ceremony: 27/06/2017 (Glasgow City Chambers)
Method Of Application: Online Application
Date Of Application: 27/06/2017
Date Documents Posted: 28/06/2017 (Sent Via Royal Mail Special Delivery)
Date Of Application Received By IPS: 29/06/2017 (Updated Online)
Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: 07/07/2017 (Letter Dated 05/07/2017)
Date Of Interview Appointment: 10/07/2017 (AM - Glasgow IPS Office)
Date Of Return Of Supporting Documents: 10/07/2017 (Received Via DX Mail)
Date Of Passport Received: 13/07/2017 (Received Via DX Mail)
Received within 11 Working Days - Very Efficient and Superb Service - 10 out of 10!
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Nasheen
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by Nasheen » Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:49 am
[quote="Nasheen"]Application type: First British passport (after Naturalization)
Method of application: Special Delivery
Date of application: Declaration and documents posted Tuesday 27th June 2017
Method of Payment- Cheque
Supporting documents received by HMPO (Durham): 28th June 2017
Text received by HMPO Friday 30th June 2017
Letter received from HMPO for further request: Wed 5th July 2017 dated 3rd July 2017
Sent further info : Friday 7th July 2017 byrecorded delivery
Received a called on 10th July 2017 confirmation of receipt of additional information and accepted
Interview letter received: 12 July 2017
Return of documents: tbc
Date of Passport Interview: 14/07/2017 Peterborough
I have to say Passport office have been so helpful, efficient and very professional
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Guruparan
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by Guruparan » Thu Jul 13, 2017 1:23 pm
(Guruparan)Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 21/June/ 2017
Date application received by SMS: today 24/06/2017
Date of return of documents: Waiting
Date of receipt of interview letter: any time received interview letter ( maybe next week)
Date of Passport Interview: 11/07/2017
Passport documents received: today 11/07/2017[/quote]
Passport received today:13/07/2017
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Nasheen
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by Nasheen » Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:32 pm
Nasheen wrote:Nasheen wrote:Application type: First British passport (after Naturalization)
Method of application: Special Delivery
Date of application: Declaration and documents posted Tuesday 27th June 2017
Method of Payment- Cheque
Supporting documents received by HMPO (Durham): 28th June 2017
Text received by HMPO Friday 30th June 2017
Letter received from HMPO for further request: Wed 5th July 2017 dated 3rd July 2017
Sent further info : Friday 7th July 2017 byrecorded delivery
Received a called on 10th July 2017 confirmation of receipt of additional information and accepted
Interview letter received: 12 July 2017
Return of documents: 11th July 2017
Date of Passport Interview: 14/07/2017 Peterborough
Text received on Saturday 15th July 2017 -You should received new passport in few working days
I have to say Passport office have been so helpful, efficient and very professional
p.s My Foreign passport is under my Maiden name and applied on my married name , as they did request me to change my foreign passport to married name but unfortunately this was not possible as the embassy refuse to produce a letter ,as I explained this to HMPO and did accept this .
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Nasheen
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by Nasheen » Fri Jul 21, 2017 3:07 pm
Nasheen wrote:Nasheen wrote:Nasheen wrote:Application type: First British passport (after Naturalization)
Method of application: Special Delivery
Date of application: Declaration and documents posted Tuesday 27th June 2017
Method of Payment- Cheque
Supporting documents received by HMPO (Durham): 28th June 2017
Text received by HMPO Friday 30th June 2017
Letter received from HMPO for further request: Wed 5th July 2017 dated 3rd July 2017
Sent further info : Friday 7th July 2017 byrecorded delivery
Received a called on 10th July 2017 confirmation of receipt of additional information and accepted
Interview letter received: 12 July 2017
Return of documents: 11th July 2017
Date of Passport Interview: 14/07/2017 Peterborough
Text received on Saturday 15th July 2017 -You should received new passport in few working days
Passport received 18th July 2017
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have to say Passport office have been so helpful, efficient and very professional
p.s My Foreign passport is under my Maiden name and applied on my married name , as they did request me to change my foreign passport to married name but unfortunately this was not possible as the embassy refuse to produce a letter ,as I explained this to HMPO and did accept this .
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mbfill
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by mbfill » Fri Jul 28, 2017 10:34 pm
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28 July 2017
Date application received by SMS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Interview:
Passport documents received:
Passport received today:
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h200123
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by h200123 » Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:48 pm
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport after Naturalisation
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 19th July 2017
Date application received by SMS: 22 July 2017
Date of receipt of interview letter: 28th July 2017
Date of Passport Interview: 29th July 2017
Passport documents received: 31st July 2017
Passport received: 01/08/2017
Got passport in 10 working days, very efficient service.
Thanks to this forum who helped me a lot for my whole journey Tier 1/ILR/Naturlization/Passport.
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mbfill
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by mbfill » Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:40 am
Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 28 July 2017
Date application received by SMS: 02 August 2017 - "We'll contact you by 23/08 if more info or an interview is required. If not, expect your passport by this date. No further update on progress will be given."
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Interview:
Passport documents received:
Passport received today:
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CR001
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by CR001 » Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:10 am
This is a TIMELINE ONLY topic, NOT a question/answer topic. Please post your information in the proper timeline format.
If you have other questions, start a new topic and post or continue in a topic you already have.
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