First passport application overseas (London embassy)

[sat123 1]

Hi all,

 

I recently became naturalized, but had to travel to the UK for a few months. While here I'm applying for my first U.S. passport at the embassy so that I can travel back to America. I was told it should take between 2-4 weeks. However, After 10 days, i've been looking on the state.gov passport website to check on its status but it says 'application not found'. I tried phoning the hotline and they said if the application is done overseas at am embassy they can't give me an update. Has anyone else applied this way? How long does it typically take? 

[HRQX 4,145]

14 minutes ago, sat123 said:

I tried phoning the hotline and they said if the application is done overseas at am embassy

Have you tried calling the American Citizen Services unit at the embassy?

[NEW CITIZEN 151]

The below also applies to you:

 

https://passportstatus.state.gov

 

Special Issuance Passports

This tool does not reflect the correct status or delivery information for applications processed at the Special Issuance Agency, including applications for:

• Diplomatic passports
• Official passports
• Service passports
• No-fee regular passports
• Regular Fee passports issued by SIA

To check the status of a special issuance passport application, you may either contact your federal travel office or refer to the SIA status check instructions from an official U.S. government internet connection.

[HRQX 4,145]

5 minutes ago, NEW CITIZEN said:

you may either contact your federal travel office or refer to the SIA status check instructions from an official U.S. government internet connection.

This doesn't apply to OP's case.

[sat123 1]

Just as an update I received my passport yesterday. So it took around 24 days. Might have been quicker if not for lockdown in the UK. 

Edited November 27, 2020 by sat123