Community submitted
Lost/Stolen Passport
12
Days
Around average5/5 rating
Passport officeNot sure
Photo methodTook it myself on my phone
Submitted date26 Jun 2026
Received date8 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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26 Jun 20268 Jul 2026
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Community submitted
First Child Passport (Overseas) · Overseas
173
Days
Slower than average1/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodOther
Submitted date16 Jan 2026
Received date8 Jul 2026
Country applied fromIndia
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16 Jan 20268 Jul 2026
Hardly got any updates. Had to write to the MP to force them to get on with it and finally get an interview done. Without MPs help they refused to give any reason for delay.
Community submitted
First Adult Passport Overseas · Overseas
25
Days
Faster than average4/5 rating
Passport officeCorby
Photo methodOther
Submitted date11 Jun 2026
Received date6 Jul 2026
Country applied fromCanada
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11 Jun 20266 Jul 2026
Used DHL to send 2 sets of documents. First set included UK birth certificate and a colour copy of my Canadian passport. In the second set of documents, I found and sent the passport my late mother used in the 1960s which I traveled under to enter Canada. Would be useful if we were able to upload colour copies of documents and letters explaining our history rather than using DHL to send them quickly.
Community submitted
First Adult Passport with Interview
103
Days
Slower than average1/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodTook it myself on my phone
Submitted date28 Mar 2026
Received date9 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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28 Mar 20269 Jul 2026
MS Teams interview two days before passport received
Community submitted
Adult Passport Renewal
4
Days
Faster than average5/5 rating
Passport officeCorby
Photo methodUsed a Photo-Me photo booth
Submitted date26 Jun 2026
Received date30 Jun 2026
SubmittedReceived
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26 Jun 202630 Jun 2026
Community submitted
First Adult Passport Overseas · Overseas
26
Days
Faster than average4/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodTook it myself on my phone
Submitted date11 Jun 2026
Received date7 Jul 2026
Country applied fromAustralia
SubmittedReceived
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11 Jun 20267 Jul 2026
UK born 1961. Emigrated to Australia 1984. Old blue hardback UK passport expired in 1999. 2 name changes by marriage. I used the group 3 document guide so ended up sending extra stuff to prove use of current name & address plus hand written letter explaining why I wasn't applying from my country of birth. Sent 2 old UK passports. One was cancelled but was the document used to enter Australia. I photocopied my Aus passport at home and put 2 images per page. As requested I sent birth certificate(s) & marriage/divorce certificates. Used Australia Post international express to send. Passport & docs returned by DHL with signature.
Community submitted
First Adult Passport Overseas · Overseas
32
Days
Faster than average4/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodOther
Submitted date25 May 2026
Received date26 Jun 2026
Country applied fromAustralia
SubmittedReceived
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25 May 202626 Jun 2026
Community submitted
Adult Passport Renewal
14
Days
Slower than average5/5 rating
Passport officePeterborough
Photo methodTook it myself on my phone
Submitted date18 Jun 2026
Received date2 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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18 Jun 20262 Jul 2026
Community submitted
Adult Passport Renewal
4
Days
Faster than average5/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodUsed a Photo-Me photo booth
Submitted date29 Jun 2026
Received date3 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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29 Jun 20263 Jul 2026
I paid for next day delivery of my old passport and tracked delivery of my new one but otherwise it was a normal application. Can't believe how quick and easy it was!
Community submitted
Adult Passport Renewal
5
Days
Faster than average5/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodUsed a different photo booth
Submitted date2 Jul 2026
Received date7 Jul 2026
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2 Jul 20267 Jul 2026
Thurs 02/07 (9am) filled out online form Thurs 02/07 (1pm) sent old passport via Special Delivery (next day) Fri 03/07 HMPO SMS to say old passport received Sat 04/07 HMPO SMS to say application approved Mon 06/07 Royal Mail SMS to say passport will arrive on 07/07 (I opted for Recorded Delivery when applying)
Community submitted
Adult Passport Renewal
29
Days
Slower than average3/5 rating
Passport officeCorby
Photo methodTook it myself on my phone
Submitted date3 Jun 2026
Received date2 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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3 Jun 20262 Jul 2026
Community submitted
Child Renewal Passport
8
Days
Faster than average3/5 rating
Passport officeNot sure
Photo methodTook it myself on my phone
Submitted date25 Jun 2026
Received date3 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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25 Jun 20263 Jul 2026
Community submitted
1st Child Passport
15
Days
Faster than average5/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodUsed a Photo-Me photo booth
Submitted date18 Jun 2026
Received date3 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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18 Jun 20263 Jul 2026
Community submitted
1st Child Passport
17
Days
Faster than average5/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodUsed a different photo booth
Submitted date15 Jun 2026
Received date2 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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15 Jun 20262 Jul 2026
- filled online form 15.06 - sent documents 16.06 - documents arrived 17.06 - HMPO acknowledged documented arrived on 22.06 - approved and printed on 30.06 - received 02.07
Community submitted
Adult Passport Renewal
14
Days
Slower than average5/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodTook it myself on my phone
Submitted date19 Jun 2026
Received date3 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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19 Jun 20263 Jul 2026
Community submitted
Child Renewal Passport
12
Days
Faster than average5/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodTook it myself on my phone
Submitted date21 Jun 2026
Received date3 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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21 Jun 20263 Jul 2026
Community submitted
Adult Passport Renewal
14
Days
Slower than average5/5 rating
Passport officeCorby
Photo methodUsed a Photo-Me photo booth
Submitted date17 Jun 2026
Received date1 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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17 Jun 20261 Jul 2026
Community submitted
1st Child Passport
19
Days
Around average5/5 rating
Passport officeCorby
Photo methodTook it myself on my phone
Submitted date15 Jun 2026
Received date4 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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15 Jun 20264 Jul 2026
Community submitted
1st Child Passport
19
Days
Around average5/5 rating
Passport officeCorby
Photo methodUsed a Photo-Me photo booth
Submitted date15 Jun 2026
Received date4 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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15 Jun 20264 Jul 2026
Applied for 2 children’s first passports and both arrived at same time
Community submitted
Child Renewal Passport
14
Days
Faster than average5/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodTook it myself on my phone
Submitted date16 Jun 2026
Received date30 Jun 2026
SubmittedReceived
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16 Jun 202630 Jun 2026
Community submitted
1st Child Passport
16
Days
Faster than average5/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodTook it myself on my phone
Submitted date14 Jun 2026
Received date30 Jun 2026
SubmittedReceived
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14 Jun 202630 Jun 2026
The process its self was smooth however it would be beneficial for staff on the phone to provide more information to tell you where you are in the queue . It was 16 days from ordering to hand .
Community submitted
1st Adult Application
13
Days
Faster than average5/5 rating
Passport officeLondon
Photo methodOther
Submitted date17 Jun 2026
Received date30 Jun 2026
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17 Jun 202630 Jun 2026
Photo copy of current passport was accepted. I applied as a naturalized citizen. No further questions asked.
Community submitted
First Adult Passport Overseas · Overseas
24
Days
Faster than average5/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodUsed a Photo-Me photo booth
Submitted date6 Jun 2026
Received date30 Jun 2026
Country applied fromUnited States
SubmittedReceived
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6 Jun 202630 Jun 2026
The whole process was very quick. I wasn’t required to submit any additional documents and within a week of my documents being received my passport was approved. Approved on a Thursday and I received my passport via DHL five days later.
Community submitted
1st Adult Application
14
Days
Around average5/5 rating
Passport officeHemel Hempstead
Photo methodOther
Submitted date17 Jun 2026
Received date1 Jul 2026
SubmittedReceived
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17 Jun 20261 Jul 2026
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