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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:
16-09-2024
Date Received:
27-09-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
17-09-2024
Date Received:
27-09-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Passport recieved on 27 September 2024
Passport printed on 26 September 2024
Application approved on 25 September 2024
Documents received on 18 September 2024 shown on RM site but was confirmed by HMPO on 19 September 2024
Old Passport posted on 17 Septemeber 2024
Application received on 17 September 2024
Application submitted on 17 September 2024
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
16-09-2024
Date Received:
27-09-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
16-09-2024
Date Received:
27-09-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Super easy to do online; was kept informed with an email and text every step-by-step of the renewal process.
Extremely impressed how quickly my new passport was processed: 12days from application to my front door! Well done Hemel Hempstead!
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
17-09-2024
Date Received:
27-09-2024
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:
17-09-2024
Date Received:
27-09-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
13-09-2024
Date Received:
25-09-2024
Overall Experience:
Please Rate out of 5
Comments:
Applied 13th sent passport signed for same day recieved 16th and acknowledged by them the same day approved a week later printed next day and delivered day after 12 days turn around
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
23-09-2024
Date Received:
28-09-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Amazed but delighted with updates throughout the process
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
London
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
16-09-2024
Date Received:
27-09-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Passport Delivered 2pm 27th September
Passport printed 2:51am on 26 September 2024
Application approved 12:22pm on 25 September 2024
Documents received 3:23pm on 19 September 2024
Application received 7:53pm on 16 September 2024
Application submitted 7:53pm on 16 September 2024
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
19-09-2024
Date Received:
01-10-2024
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:
17-09-2024
Date Received:
27-09-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Last minute order for a trip in a month, came in 10 days and well before i needed it. It was great.
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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:
11-09-2024
Date Received:
28-09-2024
Overall Experience:
3 Star – Average
Child Renewal
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
19-09-2024
Date Received:
01-10-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
15-09-2024
Date Received:
27-09-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Passport recieved on 27 September 2024
Passport printed on 26 September 2024
Application approved on 25 September 2024
Documents received on 19 September 2024
Application received on 18 September 2024
Identity details received on 18 September 2024
Email sent to person confirming your identity on 18 September 2024
Ask someone to confirm your identity 15 September 2024
Application submitted on 15 September 2024
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
17-09-2024
Date Received:
28-09-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Overseas Passport Application
Type of Application:
Adult Renewal (Overseas Application)
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
13-09-2024
Date Received:
01-10-2024
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Applied the 13 September 2024 in France for my UK Passport sent my old passport, Received my new passport 1 October 2024. 18 days.
Docs rec 18 09 2024, Approved 25 09 2024 Printed 26 09 2024
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