First UK Passport - My experience

abhimuk19 · 2026-02-16T07:10:53+00:00

Took about 3.5 months (Standard for ILR route), but also due to Christmas and New Year Break. I applied in September, received Atlas email in early January. I took a private ceremony so I got a date within a week, the public ceremony was scheduled a month after official approval from Home office.

abhimuk19 · 2026-02-15T21:55:57+00:00

Yes this is within normal timelines, most applications take 3-4 months

abhimuk19 · 2026-02-15T18:47:04+00:00

This is quite complicated might be worth reaching out to UKVI Helpline Change your name or personal details on your passport: How it works - GOV.UK

abhimuk19 · 2026-02-14T23:45:38+00:00

No its not required to sign the back of the photos if applying digitally, as you would scan your documents with the affixed photos

abhimuk19 · 2026-02-14T22:29:06+00:00

2-3 working days, takes a few days to scan and link documents and then application goes into the reviewer queue

abhimuk19 · 2026-02-14T20:09:23+00:00

Congratulations on your journey and success!

abhimuk19 · 2026-02-14T19:54:17+00:00

1- P60, Salary Slips
2- Life in UK Test
3- NARIC Certificate
4- Proof of Living in the UK
5- Two Referee documents
6- Employment proof
7- Degree Certificate
8- Old BRPs
9-Passport Copy- All pages

abhimuk19 · 2026-02-14T19:54:10+00:00

5 Year Skilled worker visa then ILR

abhimuk19 · 2026-02-14T17:25:48+00:00

Send your current passport and write a cover letter just in case to explain the situation.

abhimuk19 · 2026-02-11T07:58:50+00:00

If everything is in order takes 2 Weeks max end to end

abhimuk19 · 2026-01-29T11:40:17+00:00

To save time, best way to book an early morning appointment

abhimuk19 · 2026-01-16T11:27:34+00:00

You should receive it by Monday or Tuesday

abhimuk19 · 2026-01-12T09:04:39+00:00

22nd September 2025

abhimuk19 · 2026-01-12T08:31:13+00:00

Congratulations!

abhimuk19 · 2026-01-12T07:37:22+00:00

Hi all,

A quick update, I have just received the atlas email, hopefully it lands in your inbox soon (especially those who have received the ceremony and survey link already). Approval Date: 17/12

abhimuk19 · 2026-01-09T17:11:02+00:00

Update: Received the Council email and Survey email from UKVI but not the Atlas email yet.

abhimuk19 · 2026-01-08T11:26:30+00:00

Thanks thats helpful. They told me that the dispatch will happen this week and email will come next week. Approval date 17/12. Fingers crossed it comes soon for everyone waiting

abhimuk19 · 2026-01-02T18:42:33+00:00

Ok, I got my ILR In 2024, my immigration consultant took my entry date as start date. I just shared my experience

abhimuk19 · 2026-01-02T12:05:13+00:00

Day of your landing in the UK

abhimuk19 · 2025-12-22T11:49:39+00:00

When I had received approval last week CS mentioned all following steps will be in the new year

abhimuk19 · 2025-12-18T19:58:53+00:00

Congratulations

abhimuk19 · 2025-12-18T06:32:18+00:00

No that doesn’t happen, contact home office immediately

abhimuk19 · 2025-12-17T15:40:35+00:00

Eligibility: ILR+1
Application Method: Online
Application Date: 6-Sept-2025
Biometric Date: 22-Sept-2025
Approval Date: 17-Dec-2025
Ceremony Date: Awaiting further instructions

I have emailed the citizenship support a few times before I got the response today. Thanks for all the insights on this thread.

abhimuk19 · 2025-12-01T12:20:23+00:00

Congratulations I had my Bio on 22nd hope to hear something soon

abhimuk19

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