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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.
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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.
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See how different agencies and photo methods impact processing speeds. This can help you choose the best options to potentially reduce your wait time.
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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:
16-07-2024
Date Received:
01-08-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Overall I was impressed by the level of communication. The only concern was that the delivery of the documents to the processing took a few days, during which there were no further details would have otherwise been 5 star.
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Other Passport Photo Shop
Submission Date:
09-07-2024
Date Received:
14-07-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
It was very easy to apply online and getting the photo done in a shop meant that they could send me my photo via email with a code that is inserted when applying – making it even easier. No messing around.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
14-07-2024
Date Received:
27-07-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Easy process overall. Only tricky part was taking a selfie photo:-covering part of the background with my head and shoulders; height and angle of device(propped up on boxes/chair arm); and keeping expressionless! Succeeded after numerous attempts whilst listening to the Euros Final!
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
10-07-2024
Date Received:
24-07-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
17-07-2024
Date Received:
30-07-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Passport printed 1:30am on 27 July 2024
Application approved 9:02am on 26 July 2024
Documents received 9:58pm on 19 July 2024
Application received 6:25pm on 17 July 2024
Application submitted 6:25pm on 17 July 2024
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
17-07-2024
Date Received:
31-07-2024
Overall Experience:
Please Rate out of 5
Comments:
Applied online – 17/07/24
Documents Royal Mail confirmed delivered – 19/07/24
Passport office confirmed received documents – 22/07/24
Passport Application Approved – 29/07/24
Passport printed and sent – 30/07/24
Passport received – 31/07/24
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Please select
Submission Date:
26-07-2024
Date Received:
31-07-2024
Overall Experience:
Please Rate out of 5
Comments:
Extremely fast service, and very straightforward to do online. If you give your mobile no and ask for updates via text, you’ll get an update for every stage, which is very reassuring. Two working days for turnaround is pretty impressive. I applied online Friday 26th in the eve, sent old passport via RM next day delivery Saturday 27th am, new passport arrived Wed 31st at 12.30pm.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Other Photo on iPad
Submission Date:
19-07-2024
Date Received:
31-07-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Excellent, received a message at every stage
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
14-07-2024
Date Received:
26-07-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Other Snappy Snaps store
Submission Date:
22-06-2024
Date Received:
27-06-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
21-07-2024
Date Received:
30-07-2024
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:
09-06-2024
Date Received:
31-07-2024
Overall Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Comments:
Awful experience, no updates and not actioned for weeks, ended up having to call several times a day for a week and get our MP involved before it was eventually actioned.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
09-06-2024
Date Received:
31-07-2024
Overall Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Comments:
Awful experience, no updates and not actioned for weeks, ended up having to call several times a day for a week and get our MP involved before it was eventually actioned.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
23-07-2024
Date Received:
01-08-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Other Snappy Snaps digital code service
Submission Date:
26-07-2024
Date Received:
31-07-2024
Overall Experience:
Please Rate out of 5
Comments:
Online application with digital photo code.
Two working days for turnaround, excellent service. Sent old passport by next day delivery with Royal Mail.
Text updates at every stage, applied the Friday evening, sent old passport on the Sat, new passport arrived on the Wed.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
London
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
22-07-2024
Date Received:
01-08-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Quick and easy – 10 days. Bosh.
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1st Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
19-07-2024
Date Received:
01-08-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
19-07-2024
Date Received:
01-08-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Child Renewal
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Other Used photographer in shop
Submission Date:
19-07-2024
Date Received:
31-07-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Other Used photographer in shop
Submission Date:
19-07-2024
Date Received:
31-07-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Other Used photographer in shop
Submission Date:
19-07-2024
Date Received:
31-07-2024
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
19-07-2024
Date Received:
31-07-2024
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
18-07-2024
Date Received:
31-07-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Passport delivered 10:40am on 31 July 2024
Passport printed 3:50am on 30 July 2024
Application approved 10:39am on 29 July 2024
Documents received 9:45pm on 22 July 2024
Application received 7:23pm on 18 July 2024
Application submitted 7:22pm on 18 July 2024
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
07-07-2024
Date Received:
25-07-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
It was straightforward the application was smooth, I ensured that the person for verification met the criteria and was aware and done it straightway once they received the email from HMPO. I think the feature in the website to check the validity of the photo submitted is perfect and helps with ensuring that it meets the criteria required. I was kept informed throughout and the passport was delivered to me in Riyadh, KSA in 18 days from application submission via DHL. So grateful.
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
06-07-2024
Date Received:
23-07-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Very easy process. Dates are shown below. The longest part is from documents received to application approved, after that it is pretty quick.
StatusDate
Passport received – 23 July 2024
Passport printed 2:44am on 20 July 2024
Application approved 5:52pm on 18 July 2024
Documents received 1:48pm on 11 July 2024
Application received 12:15pm on 7 July 2024
Identity details received 12:15pm on 7 July 2024
Email sent to person confirming your identity 12:39pm on 6 July 2024
Ask someone to confirm your identity 11:55am on 6 July 2024
Application submitted 11:55am on 6 July 2024
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
16-07-2024
Date Received:
25-07-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Overseas Passport Application
Type of Application:
Adult Renewal (Overseas Application)
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
19-07-2024
Date Received:
31-07-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Online passport renewal tool said the photo wasn’t clear enough (despite the booth saying that it met the requirements). The photo was accepted in the end without a problem
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Type of Application:
Adult Damaged Renewal (Online Application)
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo me initially and got rejected so went to a Photo Booth to get it done
Submission Date:
22-07-2024
Date Received:
03-08-2024
Overall Experience:
5 – Easy