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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:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
03-10-2024
Date Received:
23-10-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Went very well super easy and the interview was more like a chat!
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
13-10-2024
Date Received:
22-10-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
20-10-2024
Date Received:
26-10-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Received passport 12:16pm on 26 October 2024
Passport printed 5:16am on 25 October 2024
Application approved 1:24pm on 24 October 2024
Documents received 1:19pm on 24 October 2024
Application received 9:59am on 20 October 2024
Application submitted 9:59am on 20 October 2024
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
London
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
12-10-2024
Date Received:
28-10-2024
Overall Experience:
3 Star – Average
Comments:
The required documents were a bit excessive and I had to send more documents
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
15-10-2024
Date Received:
16-10-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Received 23rd October
Passport printed 4:32am on 22 October 2024
Application approved 10:57am on 21 October 2024
Documents received 11:44am on 18 October 2024
Application received 8:46am on 16 October 2024
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
22-09-2024
Date Received:
26-09-2024
Overall Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Comments:
Received my new passport quickly however it arrived damaged by royal mail secure post due to the paper envelope and great british weather.
Still waiting for my free replacement (nearly 4 weeks) and some of the advice line staff aren’t willing to help.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
17-10-2024
Date Received:
25-10-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Incredibly easy – documents were received by the passport office on 23/10 and approved the next day
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
16-10-2024
Date Received:
24-10-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Renewal isn’t started until they receive your old passport. I took three days to get that to the post office, they received it on 21st and i had new passport by 24th
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
14-10-2024
Date Received:
23-10-2024
Overall Experience:
Please Rate out of 5
Comments:
14th October 1pm submitted application online
15th October Posted supporting documents- guaranteed next day delivery (marriage certificate for name change and old passport)
16th October- Royal Mail tracker showing delivered
18th October- passport office noted supporting documents received
21st October- application approved
22nd October- passport printed
23rd October- New passport and supporting documents arrived at my address (separate envelopes). I did choose an additional fee when paying for my passport to have documents posted securely back (I believe this was a £5 fee)
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
21-10-2024
Date Received:
26-10-2024
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:
21-10-2024
Date Received:
26-10-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Input all your details DO NOT SUBMIT, come back to your application and check every detail inputted to ensure all is correct
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Lost or Stolen Passport Application
Type of Application:
Lost/Stolen Passport
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
09-10-2024
Date Received:
16-10-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Applied at 10pm on the 9th and received less than 7 days later. Amazing service.
Type of Application:
Lost/Stolen Passport
Passport Office:
Glasgow
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
16-10-2024
Date Received:
23-10-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Passport printed
1:01am on 22 October 2024
Application approved
9:21pm on 18 October 2024
Identity details received
8:45pm on 18 October 2024
Email sent to person confirming your identity
8:36pm on 18 October 2024
Person not eligible
9:41pm on 17 October 2024
Form confirming identity received
2:37pm on 16 October 2024
Identity details received
2:37pm on 16 October 2024
Email sent to person confirming your identity
1:56pm on 16 October 2024
Ask someone to confirm your identity
11:22am on 16 October 2024
Application submitted
11:22am on 16 October 2024
1st Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Liverpool (Bootle)
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
08-10-2024
Date Received:
23-10-2024
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:
15-10-2024
Date Received:
23-10-2024
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
08-10-2024
Date Received:
18-10-2024
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:
19-10-2024
Date Received:
26-10-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
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