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What to Do if Your Passport Hasn’t Arrived During the Pandemic
You sent in your passport application months ago and thought that your physical passport would be here by now, but it’s not. What gives? Trust us when we say that you’re not alone in this situation. Countless people across the country are finding themselves in the same boat and, unfortunately, ...
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Summer Activities to Help You Cool Down During the Dog Days of Summer
You’ve probably heard the phrase, the dog days of summer, at some point in your life, but may not completely know what it means. The dog days of summer take place from July 3 to August 11, and originated from Roman and Greek astrology. This time period is typically connected ...
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What All Americans Should Know About Europe’s Travel Ban
Editor’s Note: This blog was updated on July 2nd, 2020. On July 1st, 2020, Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and all the countries that are a part of the European Union opened their borders to non-essential travel – but there’s a catch. Though it’s true that the European Union is reopening ...
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2021 UPDATE: 3 Phase Re-Open Plan For Passport Services
Passport services were temporarily on hold during the pandemic. This made it hard for many people to obtain a new passport or passport renewal. Thankfully, some passport services have resumed, and travelers can obtain passports once again. If you’re looking to get a passport but aren’t exactly sure about the ...
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Countries Are Reopening: Here’s a Helpful Timeline
Editor’s note: This post was updated on June 2nd, 2020. Latest Updates By Country: The United States of America: Update as of June 2nd, 2020: No plan is in place to reopen the United States to tourists anytime soon. Senior U.S. officials stated that travelers from other countries will not ...
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Safe With Swift: Precautions We’re Taking As We Reopen Our Office
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), we’ve had to temporarily close our doors the past few months. During these trying times, we’ve truly appreciated all of your patience and support, and want you to know that we’re taking this situation seriously. As we look to reopen our doors, there are ...
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Can I Apply For a Passport Right Now? What You Need to Know
Editor’s note: This post was updated on July 7th, 2020. Swift has the same information everyone else has regarding obtaining a passport. The best place to get updates is travel.state.gov. Article Summary: I applied for my passport months ago. Where is it? Only passports for emergencies are being processed at ...
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Stretching Your Travel Budget: How to Make the Most of Every Penny
Your travel budget is a vital part of an enjoyable vacation. While many see them as restrictive, having a travel budget can actually be freeing, as you won’t need to worry about overspending. This allows you to focus more on enjoying your vacation, instead of being dragged down by a fear ...
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Digital Mailbox Service
Swift Passport and Visa Services has the #1 digital mailbox worldwide. With our digital mailbox service, you can manage and view your postal mail and packages anywhere and at any time using our mobile app or by going online. The service starts at $9.99 a month and presents a “900 ...
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