Passport timeline

tribalboy · Post by **tribalboy** » Wed May 19, 2010 3:22 pm

I need to apply for my first british passport and was wondering what the timelines for processing are. I would appreciate any links or info

Thanks

Post by **John** » Wed May 19, 2010 8:36 pm

Are you a British Citizen? If you are, the time varies throughout the year, and we are coming up to the busy time of the year, but in rough terms, about 2 to 4 weeks.

tribalboy · Post by **tribalboy** » Thu May 20, 2010 8:52 pm

Thanks for the reply John, yes I have got my naturalisation certificate. When you say 2 - 4 weeks is that for the busy period and also accounting for the interview for a first time applicant

mrlookforward · Post by **mrlookforward** » Thu May 20, 2010 10:10 pm

I guess he read your query and then answered it. So.....................

Tanukiji · Post by **Tanukiji** » Thu May 20, 2010 10:44 pm

I applied by Check & Send on 30 April. Got a letter and my supporting documents back a week ago. Had my interview Tuesday morning and received my passport today. So from start to finish it took 20 days.

Hope this helps.

mrlookforward · Post by **mrlookforward** » Thu May 20, 2010 11:01 pm

Well done. That red passport looks lovely, doesnt it

arliejacobs · Post by **arliejacobs** » Sat May 22, 2010 6:33 am

The timeline varies depending on where you're located, because your local CIC office is involved. It also depends on whether you have to provide fingerprints or additional information to prove residence, as those things can make it take longer.

mrlookforward · Post by **mrlookforward** » Sat May 22, 2010 12:29 pm

arliejacobs wrote:The timeline varies depending on where you're located, because your local CIC office is involved. It also depends on whether you have to provide fingerprints or additional information to prove residence, as those things can make it take longer.

What rubbish? Fingerprints are not required. Seems like a dodgy member. Can mods please remove their posts.

tribalboy · Post by **tribalboy** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:19 pm

Thanks Tanukiji,

that does give me a rough idea. The check and send service specifies that there "may" be an interview so does that mean they can waive the process if they like. I have also heard about people getting it within 2 weeks as said on the check and send service has anyone experienced this.

Post by **MPH80** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:38 pm

First passport requires the interview.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTr ... /DG_174153

2 weeks would imply simple case - no interview etc.

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