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Read timelines from recent UK passport applicants to give you a good idea of how quick passports are being processed.
Feedback, experiences, timelines, tips and useful information from people that have recently been through the UK passport application process. View which passport office has processed the passport and different types of application.
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1st Adult Passport
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
London
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
23-05-2024
Date Received:
04-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Easy straightforward process with clear instructions for every step. Just follow and act step by step.
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Liverpool (Bootle)
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
07-03-2024
Date Received:
07-06-2024
Overall Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
23-05-2024
Date Received:
07-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
28-05-2024
Date Received:
08-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Very easy, took me 3 people to confirm my identity but was very quick thank god. they are very quick. bit less than 11 days all in all. hope this helps.
Passport delivered: 8 June 2024
Passport printed 4:05am on 7 June 2024
Application approved 3:29pm on 6 June 2024
Identity details received 3:22pm on 6 June 2024
Email sent to person confirming your identity 3:15pm on 6 June 2024
Person not eligible 2:57pm on 6 June 2024
Identity details received 1:11pm on 6 June 2024
Email sent to person confirming your identity 1:05pm on 6 June 2024
Person not eligible 11:47am on 6 June 2024
Documents received 8:24pm on 31 May 2024
Application received 7:51am on 29 May 2024
Identity details received 7:51am on 29 May 2024
Email sent to person confirming your identity 7:28pm on 28 May 2024
Ask someone to confirm your identity 7:19pm on 28 May 2024
Application submitted 7:19pm on 28 May 2024
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
21-05-2024
Date Received:
08-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Application submitted 4:41pm on 21 May 2024
Ask someone to confirm your identity 4:41pm on 21 May 2024
Email sent to person confirming your identity 4:47pm on 21 May 2024
Identity details received 10:52am on 22 May 2024
Application received 10:52am on 22 May 2024
Documents received 8:36am on 31 May 2024
Application approved 1:33pm on 6 June 2024
Passport printed 4:02am on 7 June 2024
Passport received 8 June2024
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
31-05-2024
Date Received:
06-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Done 2 adult renewals, recieved both after 6 days, super easy and stress free. Couldn’t be happier
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
30-05-2024
Date Received:
06-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
27-05-2024
Date Received:
06-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Other Passport Size Photo app on android phone
Submission Date:
26-05-2024
Date Received:
07-06-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Posted my document on 28/05/24 because 27/05/24 was bank holiday.
Documents delivered 29/05/24 (royal mail)
Delivery confirmation by HMPO 31/05/24
Application approved 5/6/24
Passport printed 6/6/24
Passport picked up by Royal mail 6/6/24
Passport delivered 7/6/24.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
31-05-2024
Date Received:
07-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
04-06-2024
Date Received:
08-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Other Photo shop no digital Number
Submission Date:
30-05-2024
Date Received:
08-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Passport delivered 11:43am on 8 June 2024
Passport despatched 7:51am on 7 June 2024.
Passport printed. 4:07am on 7 June 2024.
Application approved 11:01am on 6 June 2024.
Documents received. 12:09pm on 3 June 2024.
Documents delivered 9:18am on 31June 2024.
Documents posted 2:28pm on 30 June 2024.
Application received 1:39pm on 30 May 2024
Application submitted 1:39pm on 30 May 2024
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
25-05-2024
Date Received:
08-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Docs received on 31st may
Application approved 5th June
Printed 6th June
Delivered 8th June
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1st Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
27-05-2024
Date Received:
05-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Passport printed 1:03am on 5 June
Application approved 10:16am on 4 June
Documents received 1:03pm on 30 May
Application received 7:39pm on 27 May
Identity details received 7:39pm on 27 May
Email sent to person confirming your identity 7:29pm on 27 May
Ask someone to confirm your identity 6:28pm on 27 May
Application submitted 6:28pm on 27 May
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
18-05-2024
Date Received:
31-05-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Quick service with no complaints
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
26-05-2024
Date Received:
08-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Application submitted 26 May 2024
Application received 27 May 2024
Documents received 3 June 2024
Application approved 6 June 2024
Passport printed 7 June 2024
Child Renewal
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
29-05-2024
Date Received:
06-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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