Please use the instructions below if ALL of the following criteria apply to you. If the criteria do not apply to you please reference our passport services page to determine which instructions to use.

• You can submit your most recent, valid, undamaged passport (which will be returned) -and-
• You are traveling to a country where your current, valid passport will not be accepted due to Visas or entry stamps -or-
• You need to travel during a period of time when your passport will be at a foreign consulate getting a visa

View all of our expedited passport services

Step 1: Gather the items listed below

Your U.S Passport

Your Passport must be in good condition. If you have less than 1 year validity we recommend you renew your passport before you obtain your second passport

DS-82 Passport Application

• Option 1: Click here to print a PDF version of this form. Complete it using black or blue ink, and sign it.
• Option 2: Complete this form online, via the Department of State website and print it.
  • Enter all information requested- missing information can cause delays
  • You will come to “Summary of Fees” page (only check $60 Expedite Fee & Passport Book Fee) & click SUBMIT
  • on the next page, scroll to bottom and click CREATE FORM
  • The completed DS-82 Passport Application form will open as a PDF document, PRINT THIS FORM

2 Original Letters of Authorization

Complete and sign 2 identical Letters of Authorization. Download Letter of Authorization Here

2 Identical Passport Photos

Photo Requirements: Photos must have been taken in the last 6 months, be 2 inches by 2 inches in size, and have white background with no patterns or background objects visible. Photo must be in color and be free of glare. Ears should be visible, and you must be facing forward. Dark glasses, headbands, and spaghetti straps are not permitted. Feel free to smile!

• Option 1: email a photo to Swift Passport Services photos@swiftpassport.com using the following guidelines. Swift Passport will size and print your passport photos for a nominal fee of $15.
  • Photo file needs to be attached to the email as a .jpeg file.  Other file formats cannot be properly formatted
  • Have someone else take the picture of you; please do not send pictures you take of yourself.
  • Photos need to be taken with a digital camera, phone camera photos will be of insufficient quality
  • Please do not attempt to resize or format the photo in any way
• Option 2: Obtain 2 passport photos from a passport photo service (Walgreens, CVS, FedEx, etc.). Include these photos in your package to Swift Passport Services.

Proof of Departure

Please provide ONE of the following

• A photo-copy of your airline ticket or a copy of your itinerary from your travel agent, airline, or online booking company
• A letter detailing your business travel. Follow the sample "company letter of expedite" format.
 
• A letter explaining that you will be driving to Canada and/or Mexico.  Include intended departure date, intended return date, and destination.
• If for some reason you cannot provide one of the above, please contact Swift Passport Services for further instruction.

Request for a Second Valid Passport

• A letter written by yourself or your employer explaining why you need a second passport.  While the Passport Agency does not require this information, they may ask for it at any time.  Including this SIGNED letter may prevent delays in processing.
• In addition to this letter please complete and sign the Request for a Second Valid Passport form.

Payment

There are 3 fees associated with this service that can be paid with all major credit cards or a money order

• Swift Passport Service Fee: See our Expediting Rates
• U.S. Department of State Fee: $170 Payable to: U.S. Department of State
• Shipping: starting at $15. Swift Passport Services offers inbound and outbound shipping upon request

If you would like Swift passport to print your photos, there is a $15 fee as mentioned above Submit your order to make payment for the above fees.

Step 2: Submit Your Order

• Option 1: Submit your order online
• Option 2: Call 877.917.9438 and place your order over the phone. Placing your order on the phone takes only a few minutes. Please be prepared to give us payment and shipping instructions.
• Option 3: Click here to print an order form. Complete the form and send it to Swift Passport with your passport application materials. If you are using a 1, 2 or 3 day service please call to place your order or fax us the order form (Fax 312-268-6237) prior to shipping. Failure to do so may delay your service.

Step 3: Ship all Application Materials to Swift Passport Services

We highly recommend that you use FedEx to ship your application materials, as they are the most reliable shipping service and will provide you with accurate tracking information. Please ship your application materials to our Chicago location unless you have discussed an alternate location with our passport and visa specialists.

Swift Passport Services can email you a pre-paid FedEx airbill to use for inbound shipping upon request. Please call or email us if you would like us to email you a pre-paid airbill.