View Previous Post
View Next Post
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:
Corby
Photo Method
Other Used professional passport-photo shop.
Submission Date:
23-12-2024
Date Received:
04-01-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Clear communication, swift service, even over Christmas/New Year period. Paid extra for secure/tracked return by mail. Received new British passport and returned U.S. passport/naturalisation letter on the SAME DAY.
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Photo Method
Took it myself on my phone
Submission Date:
21-12-2024
Date Received:
02-01-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Really smooth. One small thing regarding middle names but resolved very quickly. I was genuinely impressed at how quickly it all worked
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Please select
Submission Date:
21-12-2024
Date Received:
27-12-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
My documents were received on 23rd Dec, approved that day and printed and despatched on 24th. Received my new passport on 27th Dec. Absolutely fantastic!!
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a Photo-Me photo booth
Submission Date:
23-12-2024
Date Received:
03-01-2025
Overall Experience:
Please Rate out of 5
Comments:
Excellent service over the festive period
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Other
Submission Date:
29-12-2024
Date Received:
03-01-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
30-12-2024
Date Received:
04-01-2025
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:
24-12-2024
Date Received:
03-01-2025
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Has this website has been helpful..?
If so, and you would like to say thanks you can do in the following ways.
Buy your holiday essentials on Amazon via the button.
If you visit Amazon via the button below and make a purchase we receive a small commission.
Or, if you prefer, feel free to buy us a coffee if you have found this helpful.
Child Renewal
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Used a different photo booth (Not Photo-Me)
Submission Date:
28-12-2024
Date Received:
30-12-2024
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Overseas Passport Application
Type of Application:
Adult Renewal (Overseas Application)
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Photo Method
Other photo studio that does ID photos
Submission Date:
29-11-2024
Date Received:
02-01-2025
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Huge delays getting the passport in post from Poland to HMPO
Registered as delivered on Dec 23 printed on Dec 27
View Previous Post
View Next Post
We have a very small favour to ask………….
We really hope this information is helpful to you and reduces stress whilst you are waiting for you passport. If you are able to make a small donation for the cost of a coffee it really helps us to maintain the site and continue to make improvements for future passport applicants.