First adult passport

Zara33

Hi everyone

Asking on behalf of a friend, can anyone enlighten me as to the turn around time for a first adult passport please.

I have read the IPS website and other threads here stating 6 weeks but realistically is it that long

Also i should say they sent their application via the post office check and send.

MTA x

debs66_2

i've never known one take that long, and have had new passports returned in 1 week. that said, a 6 week turnaround is advised in case of backlog, and before that cannot be guaranteed. they are basically covering their backs, and no one should assume it will be earlier.

i'm sure it will be with your friend sooner rather than later.

eslick

we just got two renewals back in 7 days

payless

Fisrt time full passport applications ( ie not previously having had own child passport) may involve an interview

luci

Everyone who applies for a first adult passport, without previously having held a child's passport, WILL have to attend an interview and that is why it takes up to 6 weeks.

Old_Git

luci wrote: »

Everyone who applies for a first adult passport, without previously having held a child's passport, WILL have to attend an interview and that is why it takes up to 6 weeks.

since when ?

luci

This was introduced last year, but at that time they may have had to attend an interview as not all the interview centres were up and running. However from this year it is all first time adult applicants who have never previously held a child's passport.

Old_Git

strange ,I know someone at work who applied for his first passport this year and didnt have to go for an interview .

Stompa

http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/interviews.asp

spaceman5

luci wrote: »

Everyone who applies for a first adult passport, without previously having held a child's passport, WILL have to attend an interview and that is why it takes up to 6 weeks.

I applied for my first ever passport six months ago, certainly never had an interview, and i recieved my passport in less than 2 weeks.

Old_Git

spaceman5 wrote: »

I applied for my first ever passport six months ago, certainly never had an interview, and i recieved my passport in less than 2 weeks.

yip thats what I thought .