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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:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
19-02-2025
Date Received:
13-03-2025
Overall Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
07-03-2025
Date Received:
19-03-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Application submitted on line on 7 March, identity confirmed on 11 March, documents sent 11 March, delivered 12 March and receipt confirmed on 14 March. Passport application approved 17 March, printing of passport confirmed as complete 17 March, Passport posted 18 March and received 19 March.
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
18-02-2025
Date Received:
05-03-2025
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Needed to call the passport office a couple of times to nudge the process, as there were no updates on their end for extended periods of time.
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
26-02-2025
Date Received:
12-03-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
13-03-2025
Date Received:
18-03-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
10-03-2025
Date Received:
13-03-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Amazing. I have put off renewal for years. Mine arrived so fast I was amazed. I now have sent of for my children’s first passport and I’m excited to go on holiday after worrying about the process for years. Thanks
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
27-02-2025
Date Received:
18-03-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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1st Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Other Max spielman photographer
Submission Date:
08-03-2025
Date Received:
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
09-03-2025
Date Received:
18-03-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
18-03-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Other Max spielman photographer
Submission Date:
08-03-2025
Date Received:
18-03-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Child Renewal
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
07-03-2025
Date Received:
17-03-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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:
26-02-2025
Date Received:
18-03-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
The picture was rejected and I uploaded a new one, the initial score was good, so this isn’t the best way to be certain that its ok.
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