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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.
How This Page Works
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.
Stay Informed
Monitor the latest wait times and gain a realistic expectation for when your passport might arrive based on real-world data. Knowing what to expect can ease anxieties and assist in planning your travels.
Compare Processing Times
See how different agencies and photo methods impact processing speeds. This can help you choose the best options to potentially reduce your wait time.
Learn from Others
Benefit from the experiences of fellow applicants. Many share crucial advice, like which agencies are processing faster or tips for avoiding common pitfalls.
Share Your Experience
Help us keep this page accurate and useful by submitting your own passport wait time once you receive your passport. Your contribution will assist others and contribute to a clearer picture of the current processing landscape.
1st Adult Passport
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
01-05-2025
Date Received:
14-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
I’d had a UK passport before but this was my first time applying for the 10 year passport. It took 6 days for them to confirm they had received my passport even though I had conformation from the post office that it had been delivered and signed for the day after I posted it but after that everything moved very quickly with regular updates
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport With Interview
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
15-03-2025
Date Received:
13-05-2025
Overall Experience:
3 Star – Average
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
28-04-2025
Date Received:
13-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Biggest gap was between the old passport being delivered and it registered on the system, but you are warned of that. Plus there was a bank holiday in the way, so it was understandable. No problems or other queries, smooth process.
Application submitted & old passport posted with 24hr Signed For: 28/04
Royal Mail showed as delivered: 29/04
Documents shown as received at Passport Office: 06/05
Application approved: 10/05
Passport printed & dispatched: 12/05
Received: 13/05
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
27-04-2025
Date Received:
14-05-2025
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
02-05-2025
Date Received:
14-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
12 days including bank holiday. Super easy. Impressive how well it works
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
30-04-2025
Date Received:
15-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Applied online, took 6 days after royal mail had delivered old passport to the office (this did include a weekend and bank holiday Monday). Once recieved, took 4 days to be approved and printed, and delivery was next day.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
06-05-2025
Date Received:
15-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
One week from HMPO receiving the old passport to sending the new one out, with updates at all stages. Couldn’t ask for a better service.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
10-05-2025
Date Received:
15-05-2025
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:
07-05-2025
Date Received:
15-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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Lost or Stolen Passport Application
Type of Application:
Lost/Stolen Passport
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
06-05-2025
Date Received:
14-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Lost/Stolen Passport
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Other Went to Max Spielman
Submission Date:
07-05-2025
Date Received:
15-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Passport delivered 12:04am on 15 May 2025
Passport printed 3:40am on 14 May 2025
Application approved 9:55am on 13 May 2025
Form confirming identity received 5:32pm on 7 May 2025
Identity details received 5:32pm on 7 May 2025
Email sent to person confirming your identity 5:24pm on 7 May 2025
Ask someone to confirm your identity 5:15pm on 7 May 2025
Application submitted 5:15pm on 7 May 2025
1st Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
04-05-2025
Date Received:
15-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Child Renewal
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
05-05-2025
Date Received:
15-05-2025
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
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