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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 Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
20-02-2025
Date Received:
04-03-2025
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Other Timpsons
Submission Date:
30-03-2025
Date Received:
11-04-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Seamless, absolutely perfect. Regular updates provided and both the supporting documents and passport delivered securely and quick once it was printed(both came the same day)
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
13-01-2025
Date Received:
24-01-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
03-04-2025
Date Received:
15-04-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Passport printed 1:00am on 12 April 2025
Application approved 8:44am on 11 April 2025
Documents received 8:22am on 8 April 2025
Sent Old Passport 5th April
Application received 1:57pm on 3 April 2025
Application submitted 1:57pm on 3 April 2025
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Other Post Office
Submission Date:
07-04-2025
Date Received:
16-04-2025
Overall Experience:
Please Rate out of 5
Comments:
Selected the Post Office Digital Check and Send as I had to change my name so needed to send off my marriage certificate.
Application history
StatusDate
Passport printed 10:23pm on 15 April 2025
Application approved 12:29pm on 14 April 2025
Documents received 7:17am on 10 April 2025
Application received 2:45pm on 7 April 2025
Application submitted 2:45pm on 7 April 2025
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1st Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
03-04-2025
Date Received:
11-04-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Excellent experience, made a typo on the mothers name, sent a letter with supporting documentation and didnt seem to adversely affect or impact the timeline.
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
30-03-2025
Date Received:
09-04-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Child Renewal
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
18-03-2025
Date Received:
16-04-2025
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Missed my flight but the passport office was empathetic and helpful nonetheless. Next time I’ll leave at least 6 weeks for a renewal.
Overseas Passport Application
Type of Application:
Adult Renewal (Overseas Application)
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
22-03-2025
Date Received:
04-04-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Very easy process
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