FedEx Shipping Options & Delivery Timeframes
Learn which FedEx shipping options Swift offers, how delivery timeframes work, and why delivery dates and times cannot be guaranteed.
🧾 FedEx Shipping Options Offered by Swift
Swift uses FedEx only for return shipping of passports and visas.
Available options may include:
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Two-Day Delivery
Delivered within two business days -
Standard Overnight
Delivered the next business day by end of day -
Priority Overnight
Delivered the next business day by late morning -
First Overnight
Delivered the next business day in early morning -
Saturday Delivery
Delivered on Saturday where available
Availability depends on your delivery address.
⏱️ How Delivery Timeframes Work
Delivery timeframes are based on:
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The FedEx service level selected
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Your delivery location
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FedEx operational schedules and cutoff times
Timeframes begin after Swift hands the package to FedEx.
🚚 What “Business Day” Means
For shipping purposes:
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Business days are Monday–Friday
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Federal holidays are excluded
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Weekend delivery requires a Saturday delivery option
💡 Important Delivery Limitations
Important: FedEx delivery times are not guaranteed.
Additional limitations:
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Weather may delay shipments
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FedEx may reroute packages without notice
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Delivery time-of-day estimates may vary by region
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Remote or rural addresses may experience delays
Swift cannot control carrier routing or delivery performance.
📦 Shipping Upgrades & Expectations
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Shipping upgrades affect delivery speed, not processing speed
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Faster shipping does not result in earlier visa or passport completion
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Tracking availability timing remains the same regardless of shipping option
Upgrading shipping does not bypass government or carrier delays.