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Whether you’re eagerly waiting for your passport or planning to apply soon, this page offers valuable insights from others who have gone through the process.
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Every day, applicants like you share their passport application experiences on our site. They provide:
- Application Date: When they submitted their passport application.
- Receipt Date: When they received their new passport.
- Photo Method: How they obtained their passport photo (e.g., at home, pharmacy, professional service).
- Processing Office: The passport office or centre that handled their application so you can check to see how quick the agency you have been assigned is processing passports.
Additionally, applicants often share helpful tips and observations that can assist you in managing your application or understanding current processing trends.
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1st Adult Passport
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
03-11-2024
Date Received:
09-11-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Other Snappy Snaps
Submission Date:
25-10-2024
Date Received:
07-11-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
It was my first British passport application after receiving the naturalization certificate. Submitted the application on 25/10, my reference verified my photo on 29/10 and I sent my supporting documents to HMPO on 30/11, using Royal Mail’s 24 hrs tracked service.
The documents were linked to the application on 05/11 and the application was subsequently approved a few hours later. l I received my British passport on 07/11 and the supporting documents on 08/11.
The process was quite simple and straightforward, but it is advisable to pick the special delivery option and pay a bit more for some peace of mind. Sending almost all ID documents to HMPO to support the application is daunting, particularly if applications and and renewals of passports don’t work like that in someone’s home country. An unfortunate side effect was that my Naturalisation Certificate returned a bit battered, hence I deduct one point from the experience.
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
31-10-2024
Date Received:
09-11-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
04-11-2024
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
31-10-2024
Date Received:
07-11-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Easy to apply and was shocked how quickly it came back since I only posted my old passport on 1 November and it didn’t reach the Passport Office until 4 November.
Date Received:
08-11-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
04-11-2024
Date Received:
08-11-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
04-11-2024
Date Received:
08-11-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
16-09-2024
Date Received:
19-09-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
01-11-2024
Date Received:
08-11-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
I was amazed how quick this was. I did the application on line, and took the photo with my iPhone myself. I mailed my old passport to the Corby office on Friday 1 Nov, using Special Delivery. The new passport arrived at my home on Friday 8 Nov.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
03-11-2024
Date Received:
08-11-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Speed was ridiculous. Applied Sunday , new passport put in Mondays post , they received it Tuesday and I received the new passport Friday
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
30-10-2024
Date Received:
06-11-2024
Overall Experience:
Please Rate out of 5
Comments:
Application history
StatusDate
Passport printed 9:39pm on 5 November 2024
Application approved 11:21am on 4 November 2024
Documents received 9:36am on 4 November 2024
Application received 9:06am on 30 October 2024
Application submitted 9:05am on 30 October 2024
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Other Photo number
Submission Date:
04-11-2024
Date Received:
09-11-2024
Overall Experience:
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Other Taken by Post Office
Submission Date:
31-10-2024
Date Received:
09-11-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Very simple application experience at local Post Office 31/10/24. Passport office acknowledged receipt of old passport 6/11/24. Application approved 7/11/24 and advised that new passport being printed. 8/11/24 advised new passport had been printed and was being passed to delivery supplier. New and old passports received in separate packages 9/11/24. Superb service!
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
I applied online it was so easy to do and checked progress online, I actually got my passport before I got my passport printed email
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Other Photo number
Submission Date:
04-11-2024
Date Received:
09-11-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
I applied online it was so easy to do and checked progress online, I actually got my passport before I got my passport printed email
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Other Professional photographer
Submission Date:
04-11-2024
Date Received:
08-11-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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1st Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
28-10-2024
Date Received:
08-11-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Child Renewal
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
01-11-2024
Date Received:
08-11-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Applied online Friday1st Nov (paid extra for secure return of supporting documents)
Sent supporting documents to Hemel Hempstead office by Royal Mail Special Delivery Friday 1st Nov
Supporting documents delivered at passport office Mon 4th Nov
Passport office acknowledged supporting documents receipt Tue 5th Nov
Application approved Wed 6th Nov
Passport printed Thu 7th Nov
Passport and supporting documents sent (separately) Thu 7 Nov
Passport and supporting documents received Fri 8th Nov
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