Re: First time applicants passport interviews
 

I have no idea at all m8, she told me the other week that she has to go for one.

When I speak to her next i'll enquire.

Re: First time applicants passport interviews
 

Yes please! Can we have patrols on the London underground?

Re: First time applicants passport interviews
 

I posted this thread a week ago, the day I sent off for my first ever Passport, and I was over come by complete surprise this morning. I now have my new Passport, its took one week and not the 'Up to six weeks', which I was told could be the time it takes. So I didn't have to attend any interview after all. Looks like they haven't got the resources yet to make these interviews compulsory.

So those who said they were going to apply for a Passport, do so, you may just get yours within the week. (Using the Post Office's Check and send service, which costs £7). :)

Re: First time applicants passport interviews
 

That's pretty good considering the time of year and that its a brand new passport.

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HHHmmm - I've been toying with the idea of getting a passport, not for travelling, but for ID, as I don't have a driving license I have trouble with ID when asked. Might well do it sooner rather than later then.

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They'll have a way of profiling applications so the ones most likely to change their stories on interview will get targeted.

As for the time it takes to complete the process - if you say it'll take 6 weeks but do it in 3, you get loads fewer complaints than if you say it'll take 1 week but do it in 2 :D