Overseas application from India for child’s first British passport

[satyenb]

Hi All,

Me and my wife hold British passport since 2008. We have been living in India since 2011.
Our son was born in India in 2013.

His application for first British passport was submitted in Mumbai on 19th Oct 2021. The same was received by HMPO Liverpool on 25th Oct 2021. Later on 7th Dec 2021 they asked for additional documents which we submitted.

Subsequently my wife was interviewed by HMPO via video call on 14th Feb 2022.

After that there is no communication from HMPO regarding the application progress.

I have enquired via phone, emails and in person at HMPO Liverpool but the only answer I get is that the application is under process/review and no timeline can be given for passport delivery.

It’s been 5 months now and we are really worried and anxious.

Has anyone had similar experiences? Is there any way to speed up the process or know the exact status of the application.

Appreciate if anyone can share their experiences/advice.

Regards,
Satyen.

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