Processing Times Overview — Passports & Visas
Find estimated processing times for U.S. passports and common visa services in one place.
U.S. Passport Processing
Processing time begins once the U.S. Passport Agency receives your documents.
Swift offers the following expedited service options:
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3–4 business days
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6–8 business days
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10 business days
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2–3 weeks
You must also factor in:
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Time to ship documents to Swift
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Processing time at the Passport Agency
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FedEx return shipping time
Processing timelines are not guaranteed and may change without notice.
🇨🇳 China Visa
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Typically 5–7 business days
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Timeline begins once:
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Passport is received at Swift
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Questionnaire is fully completed and submitted
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🇯🇵 Traditional Japan Visa
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Approximately 1 week
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Timeline begins once submitted to the consulate
🇯🇵 Japan E-Visa
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Normally 5 business days
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Processing begins after submission to the Japanese immigration system
🇧🇷 Brazil Work Visa
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Minimum 11–15 business days
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Applicants should be prepared for longer processing times
🇧🇷 Brazil E-Visa
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Average 7–10 business days
🇮🇳 India E-Visa
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Typical processing: 3–5 business days
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Total processing may range 3–14 days
Applicants are recommended to apply 3–4 weeks before travel, as delays may occur.
🇰🇷 Korea Student Visa
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Approximately 9–20 days
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Timeline begins once the consulate receives the documents
🇻🇳 Vietnam E-Visa
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Typically 3–5 business days
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May take longer during peak travel periods
🌍 All Other Visa Processing Times
Processing times vary by country and consulate.
For services not listed above, please contact Swift for guidance.
⚠️ Important Notes
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Processing times are estimates and may change without notice
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Government and consulate timelines are not guaranteed
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Swift cannot accelerate government processing once submitted