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Swift recommends: - **Do not book non-refundable travel** before your visa has been issued Visa approval is determined by the consulate and is not guaranteed. --- #### ⚠️ Case-by-Case Requests In rare situations, the consulate may request: - Flight reservations - Hotel reservations These requests are made on a case-by-case basis and are not standard requirements. --- #### 💡 Important Notes - Consulate requirements may change without notice - Additional documents may be requested during processing - Swift cannot control consulate document requests If the consulate requests additional travel documentation, Swift will notify you. - [FAQs](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/faqs?hsLang=en) - [Visas](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/visas?hsLang=en) - [Passports](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/passports?hsLang=en) - [Processing Times](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/processing-times?hsLang=en) - [Government Requirements](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/government-requirements?hsLang=en) - [Payments & Billing](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/payments-billing?hsLang=en) - [Shipping & Delivery](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/shipping-delivery?hsLang=en) - [China Visas](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/china-visas?hsLang=en) - [Communication & Support](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/communication-support?hsLang=en) - [Tracking and Status](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/tracking-and-status?hsLang=en) - [Passports](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/passports) - Visas - [Visas](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/visas) - [China Visas](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/china-visas) - Your Order - [Shipping & Delivery](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/shipping-delivery) - [Tracking & Status](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/tracking-and-status) - [Payments & Billing](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/payments-billing) - Requirements - [Processing Times](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/processing-times) - [Government Requirements](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/government-requirements) - Support - [FAQs](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/swift-passport-and-visa-services-frequently-asked-questions) - [Communication & Support](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/communication-support) [![Swift\_logo\_reverse1](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Swift_logo_reverse1.webp?width=190&height=43&name=Swift_logo_reverse1.webp "Swift_logo_reverse1")](https://www.swiftpassportservices.com/) Copyright © 2026, Swift Passport & Visa Services