Finally got my approval! This was a first adult passport application from overseas (USA) sent to the Durham office. Full timeline below (Added a few additional items):
Application approved 8:50am on 14 July 2020
Additional documentation signed for 2 July 2020
Additional documentation posted 30 June 2020
Email requesting additional documentation 26 June 2020
Application being processed 7:35am on 26 May 2020
Documents received 11:12am on 22 May 2020
Documents signed for 18 May 2020
Posted documents 15 May 2020
Application received 7:13pm on 14 May 2020
Identity details received 7:13pm on 14 May 2020
Email sent to person confirming your identity 5:33pm on 14 May 2020
Ask someone to confirm your identity 5:28pm on 14 May 2020
Application submitted 5:28pm on 14 May 2020
Does anyone know how long it takes to post overseas? They use DHL right? Just worried I won’t be in when it gets here as I’ll be away from 15-20 July.
Also did not need an interview for a first UK passport (never had one before – only a USA one). Pretty happy this only took 2 months given the circumstances – good luck everyone!
