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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 With Interview
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
15-08-2025
Date Received:
05-09-2025
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Passport Received on 5 September 2025
Passport printed 9:29pm on 4 September 2025
Application approved 4:05pm on 3 September 2025
Interview on 3 September 2025
Documents received 3:18pm on 19 August 2025
Application received 7:00pm on 15 August 2025
Identity details received 7:00pm on 15 August 2025
Email sent to person confirming your identity 6:53pm on 15 August 2025
Ask someone to confirm your identity 6:51pm on 15 August 2025
Application submitted 6:51pm on 15 August 2025
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
11-08-2025
Date Received:
05-09-2025
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:
22-08-2025
Date Received:
06-09-2025
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
18-08-2025
Date Received:
05-09-2025
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
I was asked to send in the passport of my other nationality. This contradicts what is said on the website where you only have to send a colour photocopy of every page. This is what I did and it was fine in the end but this could be clearer that it is an option.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Other Max Spielman
Submission Date:
01-09-2025
Date Received:
05-09-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
23-08-2025
Date Received:
06-09-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
2 weeks from submission to receiving passport even with a bank holiday
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
24-08-2025
Date Received:
06-09-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
23-08-2025
Date Received:
06-09-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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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:
25-08-2025
Date Received:
06-09-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
1 Week Fast Track Application
Type of Application:
1 Week Fast Track Service
Passport Office:
London
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
02-09-2025
Date Received:
04-09-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Rang passport office on Monday to explain situation with passport. They advised we would fall under lost/stolen category. They do bigger a 1 day service for this, so advised to book week fast track. Appointment on Tuesday, by time travelling hime on train that day application had been approved. Tracking did. It update until late Wednesday to say it would be dispatched today and time of delivery next day. Superb service very happy that it was less than week. Joined rest of family for week holiday only missing 1 day of it.
Overseas Passport Application
Type of Application:
First UK Passport (Overseas Application)
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
18-08-2025
Date Received:
04-09-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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