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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:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
06-03-2025
Date Received:
26-04-2025
Overall Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Comments:
corby office ,,,,,my interveiw was best part
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
22-04-2025
Date Received:
07-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
23-04-2025
Date Received:
07-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
I found the process overall very easy. You need someone to confirm your identity before your application can start. This person can be the same as the one you chose for the naturalisation as long as they have a uk passport. The passport picture was easy to take, make sure you have good light and a white wall as your background. The system will tell you if the picture is ok or if you need to change it.
You then submit your documents (passport of your original country and naturalisation certificate). Make sure you write your application reference on the envelope. You will be able to track the process of your application. I always got an email with the updates, e.g. when the documents were received, application approved and passport printed.
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
23-04-2025
Date Received:
06-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
So easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
24-04-2025
Date Received:
06-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
23-04-2025
Date Received:
07-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Other Picture taken at snappy snaps and approved on passport website
Submission Date:
30-04-2025
Date Received:
07-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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Lost or Stolen Passport Application
Type of Application:
Lost/Stolen Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
18-04-2025
Date Received:
29-04-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Very simple and fast process
1st Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
07-04-2025
Date Received:
07-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
22-04-2025
Date Received:
07-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Passport delivered 11:04am on 7 May 2025
Passport printed 1:23am on 3 May 2025
Application approved 9:12am on 2 May 2025
Documents received 5:23pm on 25 April 2025
Application received 10:16pm on 22 April 2025
Identity details received 10:16pm on 22 April 2025
Email sent to person confirming your identity 8:36pm on 22 April 2025
Ask someone to confirm your identity 8:21pm on 22 April 2025
Application submitted 8:21pm on 22 April 2025
Child Renewal
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Other Use my phone then apply the white background with passport photo app
Submission Date:
22-04-2025
Date Received:
07-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Overseas Passport Application
Type of Application:
Adult Renewal (Overseas Application)
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Other Photo studio in Germany – digital photo with code
Submission Date:
14-04-2025
Date Received:
05-05-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
My old passport took 9 days to get to HMPO – probably because of Easter.
It was received 24.04.25 at 17:37
New passport was approved 30.04.25 at 20:08
Printed and sent 01.05.25
Tracking information from DHL received 02.05.25 at 11:33
Passport received 05.05.25 at 15:19
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