Hi
Also travelling mid August.
Child renewal submitted 28th June
Acknowledged receipt on the 10th July (however I tracked that it was signed for on the 1st July)
Went to processing on the 14th July
Adult Renewal submitted 28th June
Acknowledged receipt on the 8th July (however I tracked that it was signed for on the 2nd July)
Went to processing on the 8th July
No other updates for both, so today 20th July, both passports are still at processing. If they dont move by next Monday I will call them to escalate as it would have been 4 weeks from the point of submitting my application.
Ive been told that you have to wait 4 weeks or 16 days before you travel (which ever is sooner)to escalate your application.
I was quite stressed out at first but everyone on the forum has been really helpful and set my mind at ease that I will hopefully get my passports on time so not stressing as much. Some people have applied after me and received theres and some before me are still waiting. Again, luck of the draw. Having patience is hard but certainly trying.
Hope this helps.
