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1st Adult Passport
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Submission Date:
2023-04-07
Date Received:
2023-05-05
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Passport printed 4 May 2023
Application approved 3 May 2023
Documents received 20 April 2023
Application received 7 April 2023
Identity details received 7 April 2023
Email sent to person confirming your identity 7 April 2023
Ask someone to confirm your identity 7 April 2023
Application submitted 7 April 2023
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Submission Date:
2023-03-21
Date Received:
2023-04-06
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Extremely easy with clear instructions on each step
Type of Application:
First UK Adult Passport
Passport Office:
Durham
Submission Date:
2023-04-17
Date Received:
2023-05-09
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
I was a little worried as had heard that with strikes it could take up to 10 weeks but was so impressed that the whole process took 22 days with 2 Bank Holidays within this timeframe. We took a risk as travel already booked for June and so happy it paid off. Thank you
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Submission Date:
2023-04-21
Date Received:
2023-05-09
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Very efficient service, I was expecting long delays but it didn’t happen. I love the tracking service. Not got my marriage certificate back yet though.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Submission Date:
2023-04-17
Date Received:
2023-05-09
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
The wait made me anxious but I am glad it is here now.
Status Date
Passport delivered 12:02pm 10 May 2023
Passport printed 11:41pm on 3 May
Application approved 3:48pm on 3 May
Documents received 1:14pm on 21 April
Application received 11:57am on 17 April
Application submitted 11:56am on 17 April 2023
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Submission Date:
2023-04-20
Date Received:
2023-05-09
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Submitted: 20th April 2023
Documents received: 25th April 2023
Application approved: 5th May 2023
Passport printed: 6th May 2023
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Submission Date:
2023-04-03
Date Received:
2023-04-24
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Passport Submitted – 3rd April
Documents sent – 3rd April
Documents recieved – 12th April
Application approved – 18th April
Passport Printed – 19th April.
Passport Recieved by TNT – 24th April
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Newport
Submission Date:
2023-04-18
Date Received:
2023-05-05
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Took the photo myself and even though it was rated ‘fair’ it was accepted. No delays at all, very happy with the service.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Liverpool (Bootle)
Submission Date:
2023-04-11
Date Received:
2023-05-04
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Received docs on the 18th April.
30th April said it had been approved and was being sent out.
A child’s first passport was sent at the same time in the same envelope but that hasn’t been updated since April 18th.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Submission Date:
2023-04-20
Date Received:
2023-05-09
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
I had no problems applying for my passport. Also would recommend taking own digital photo if you are able as it saves a lot of money. When you submit your application it tells you if the photo is acceptable so there is no worrying about wasting time if the photo is wrong.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Not Sure
Submission Date:
2023-04-21
Date Received:
2023-05-09
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Received 10 May 2023
Passport printed 10 May 2023
Application approved 7 May 2023
Documents received 25 April 2023
Application received 21 April 2023
Application submitted 21 April 2023
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Corby
Submission Date:
2023-04-23
Date Received:
2023-05-09
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Online application: 23/04
Sent old passport: 24/04 (special delivery)
Received by HMPO: 25/04
Approved: 07/05
Printed:10/05
New passport arrived: 10/05
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
Liverpool (Bootle)
Submission Date:
2023-04-20
Date Received:
2023-05-09
Overall Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Comments:
Application submitted 20 April 2023
Documents received 25 April 2023
Application approved 6 May 2023
Passport printed 10 May 2023
Passport received 10 May 2023 (which is today – but site won’t let me use this date!)
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Passport Office:
London
Submission Date:
2023-05-06
Date Received:
2023-05-09
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Brilliant service and very quickly received my passport.
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1st Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Durham
Submission Date:
2023-03-31
Date Received:
2023-05-09
Overall Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Corby
Submission Date:
2023-04-17
Date Received:
2023-05-09
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First Child Passport
Passport Office:
Durham
Submission Date:
2023-03-21
Date Received:
2023-05-09
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Child Renewal
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Hemel Hempstead
Submission Date:
2023-04-12
Date Received:
2023-05-03
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Being able to apply online and submit a photo and approvals made this experience so easy. Also to be able to follow the progress online has been great and helped to let me see what was happening to avoid having to call for a check. I did also call the Passport Office for some guidance and got some really good information and support which was also appreciated. I’m really pleased and happy I was able to get this passport back in such a speedy time. Thank you all
Type of Application:
Child Renewal
Passport Office:
Liverpool (Bootle)
Submission Date:
2023-04-14
Date Received:
2023-05-09
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
Application submitted 14.04
Identity details received 14.04
Application received 14.04
Documents received 18.04
Person not eligible 28.04
Identity details received 02.05
Application approved 04.05
Passport printed 05.05
Passport delivered 09.05
1 Week Fast Track Application
Type of Application:
1 Week Fast Track Service
Passport Office:
Glasgow
Submission Date:
2023-05-02
Date Received:
2023-05-04
Overall Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Comments:
First child passport, was in the passport office less than 5 minutes for a one week fast track appointment. Appointment was 2pm Tuesday 02/05, passport arrived by 9am Thursday 04/05. Documents received back 10/05
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