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[Shipping & Delivery](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/shipping-delivery?hsLang=en) # How Passport Shipping and Tracking Works ## Learn how passport shipping and tracking works with Swift, when tracking numbers are issued, and what to expect during return delivery. ### 🧾 How Passport Shipping Works Passport shipping through Swift involves **two separate shipments**: 1. **Outbound shipment** (you → Swift) 2. **Return shipment** (Swift → you) Each shipment has different responsibilities and timing. --- ### 📤 Shipping Your Passport and/or Documents to Swift When you are instructed to send your passport/documents: - You are responsible for shipping your passport to Swift - Only ship your passport **after completing required steps** - Use a secure, trackable shipping method Swift cannot submit your application until your passport is physically received. --- ### 📥 Return Shipping from Swift Once processing is complete: - (For visas) Swift picks up passports on the **consulate’s completion date.** Pickups occur in the **afternoon.** - Passports are shipped back to you via **FedEx** Swift ships passports immediately after pickup. --- ### 🔎 Tracking Numbers & Notifications Tracking numbers are issued based on the type of service: - **Visa services:** Tracking is posted by the **end of the business day** on the visa completion date - **Passport services:** Tracking is posted by the **end of the business day** on the day Swift receives your new passport You can find your tracking number: - In a confirmation email from Swift --- ### 🚚 FedEx Shipping Options Swift uses **FedEx only** for return shipping. 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