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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
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
28-01-2025
Date Received:
10-04-2025
Overall Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
26-03-2025
Date Received:
12-04-2025
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:
25-03-2025
Date Received:
12-04-2025
Overall Experience:
3 Star – Average
Comments:
Long wait for office to update to “documents received”
*lastest update at the top*
Passport printed
1:14am on 11 April 2025
Application approved
10:39am on 10 April 2025
Documents received
12:09pm on 7 April 2025
Application received
3:16pm on 25 March 2025
Application submitted
3:15pm on 25 March 2025
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
06-04-2025
Date Received:
11-04-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
04-04-2025
Date Received:
12-04-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Oil passport sent 5/4/25 tracked received Corby 7/4/25 printed 10/4/25
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
05-04-2025
Date Received:
12-04-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Application history
Passport received 9:45am on 12 April
Passport printed 10:08pm on 11 April 2025
Application approved 9:40pm on 10 April 2025
Documents received 8:52am on 10 April 2025
Application received 4:20pm on 5 April 2025
Application submitted 4:19pm on 5 April 2025
Excellent service and really quick turnaround.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
27-03-2025
Date Received:
11-04-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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Child Renewal
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
04-04-2025
Date Received:
12-04-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Had to change the adult who verified my daughter on Thurs 10th as came back saying not eligible (this was 5 days after they had supplied details and my daughter old passport was received.)
Luckily changed it within 20 minutes to someone else.
One hour later on same day it was approved and printed.
1 Week Fast Track Application
Type of Application:
1 Week Fast Track Service
Passport Office:
Liverpool (Bootle)
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
03-04-2025
Date Received:
10-04-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
1 Week Fast Track Service
Passport Office:
London
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
02-04-2025
Date Received:
08-04-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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