I worked with Paul at swift passport & Visa services and he was prompt, courteous, and helped me get my visa the day before I left. Thanks again Paul for all the help that you gave me. read more

Got my China X2 visa in record time. Avoiding the hassle of rountrip visit to LA was more than worth the cost. Special shout out to Jennifer's excellent customer service via email--I reached out with several questions and one stressful situation on my end, and each time her responses were prompt, informative and friendly. Her TLC throughout this process make me 100% willing to recommend Swift and go straight back to this service if ever needed in the future. read more

Obtaining an E-Visa was so easy, and working with Paul Sewell at Swift made it even easier! Processing was quick, Paul's communication was outstanding, and he was courteous and professional. Thanks so much, Paul! :) read more

price was not unreasonable, the customer service assistance for filling out the application was excellent and the speed of return was spot on! Thank you!! Would totally recommend this service to anyone needing a visa FAST! read more

We are going to Egypt in January. One of our obligations is to obtain a visa. Should be no big deal, right? Wrong. Try to figure out the Egyptian web site for visas. It takes a lot of trial and error. Mostly error. I was never able to get it to take a submit although I did end up figuring out how to put the information all in. And it took me about four hours of wasted time to get as far as I did. I finally gave up in frustration and contacted Swift Passport and Visa Services. A little expensive? Maybe. But I have a lot more to do with my time than get frustrated all afternoon on a Saturday. So, I went with it. They hand-held me at every question I had and assured me that it would all work out. It did! I was very happy!!! Paul was magnificent! And, we have our visas in hand a month before we have to go. Highly recommend Swift! You won't be sorry! Take one big worry off your plate. Thank you, Swift and Paul!!! read more

Swift Passport & Visa Services - River in Reno - Passport & Visa Services Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wonderful reliable service. Would highly recommend. They were able to take my passport and get it turned around within the time frame they promised. read more

Excellent 5-star service from Swift! Pro Tip: Building lobby is closed from Noon to 1PM. Minus 1-star because the lobby attendant is a tyrant. She told me to stand along the wall, so I did ... but chose the wrong wall, so I switched walls when instructed. But there is a magical, undocumented place to stand ... and I failed to guess it by six, count'm 6, inches. She swiftly and loudly corrected my failure to read her mind. Lady needs to be working a job that does not involve interacting with the public. read more

Pressed I was very impressed with how swift Swift Passport helped out and made things happen. We had used them a year ago too, and things moved very smoothly, and we got all of our paperwork and/passports received on time. It was a great relief. We recently used them again, and although there was a snafu, they handled it very well and professionally. They did not leave us in the lurch, and we remained in good hands with them. I especially want to thank Rob. I highly recommend Swift. You will be in good hands, too. read more

Cannot say enough about the professionalism, friendly, courteous and downright exceedingly good staff and service. IF you are in need of an expedited Passport, THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO!!! Andre' bent over backwards to help our family. You could not ask for better service. We had no idea how stringent Disney's rules were for passport renewal and were it not for Swift, our family trip would have been cancelled. HIGHLY RECCOMMEND THESE GUYS!!!! read more

So grateful for Swift's help! It was super stressful. Less than two weeks before takeoff, we realized that our son's passport had expired. We reached out to Swift and their response immediately put us at ease. We knew the options, the requirements, the timing and the costs. The entire process was super smooth. THANK YOU, Swift, for helping us keep our sanity! You were there when we needed you and we are so grateful... read more

I could not be happier with the services I received from Swift Passport & Visa Services. Jennifer was extremely helpful and responsive from beginning to end, and it gave me the confidence to hand over my passport to an agency I had never worked with before to help garner my Chinese Visa. I would use them again in the future if the need ever arises. They are the best! read more

Sent my passport back in February, every other passport services I used didn't ask for my passport only a picture of it, but these guys had good reviews and promised to get my visa quickly. The package was delivered, USPS said, but they don't have my passport and cant find it anywhere. It has been 6 months of me trying to get my new one and I have had to reschedule my flights 3 times and it is getting more and more expensive. Would never use, wish I never sent them my passport. Horrible. read more

Should you find yourself in the bad position of needing a passport right away, this is the place to go! I lost my passport 2 weeks before needing to leave the country and I panicked. Andre at Swift was amazing and took care of everything. I somehow got my passport in 4 days even over the New Years Holiday. Highly recommend! read more

Swift saved our European vacation! Our 10 year-old daughter needed a new passport and we didn't have a lot of time. They were able to get her new passport to us in under 24 hours. Great service and communication. Laurie was so helpful and patient. We couldn't recommend them anymore highly. Laurie calmly answered all of my nervous questioning leading up to the new passport being issued and made the entire process so smooth from beginning to end. Our trip has been two years in the making so she truly made our dream come true by saving the day! Thank you Laurie and the Swift team!!! read more

Swift Passport and Visa Services (located at 1 E. Erie Street, Suite 525 in Chicago is wonderful, very responsive and knowledgeable. I got my money's worth, not to mention my passport! I couldn't get an appointment at the Passport Office in Chicago (they wanted me to go to Denver the day before my trip!) so I called an agency that does passport expediting and which charged a lot more than Swift. I looked them up on the Better Business Bureau, and they were not listed. However, I noticed that Swift Passport and Visa was, and it was rated A+. I can see why. When I was there filling out documents, I noticed that the people who were walking in seemed to be very happy also. Everyone on staff was very helpful. They only like emails but respond quickly. I highly recommend this place if you are in need of emergency expediting! read more

Paul was just outstanding! He immediately responded to my email and offered to help with information on what the current situation was with the new Brazilian requirement for visas for people arriving on a cruise ship to the country. He went way above and beyond helping me when I was only a potential customer. Paul is a true professional!! Thank you Paul read more

Swift passport services were amazing at helping us with a complicated visa. Shaina was easy to work with and was able to get the visa done quickly and easily. I would recommend Swift Passport! read more

I have worked with Swift twice now and have been very pleased both times. I worked with them this summer to get a Visa to China, which was handled very well and quite promptly. I just worked with them again this week and the service was even better! I worked with Jennifer both times; she is great. I have also corresponded with Paul, who was helpful, informative, and prompt. read more

Whelp, if you're looking to pay a decent amount of money and not receive a product or service in return this is the place to go to. Not only did they send me on a wild goose chase for no purpose ( U.S. Passport services informed me that the forms swift had me submit were incorrect), they have also not refunded my money after claiming they would. And we're not talking about a small amount of money. When I called to inquire about the refund, I was told it was an issue with my bank ( J.P. Morgan ) and there was nothing they could do. It baffles me that I paid money and received nothing in return, at the core of it- isn't that a scam? Seriously, these people will lead you astray. There are better firms available to help. read more

Swift Passport Services is wonderful!! Alleviated all stress about my visa concerns and got my passport right back to me without a hitch!!

We reached out to the Swift team 7 days prior to an international travel to China and employee, Jennifer LeBlanc was able to answer our questions (of which we hand many!) and get all documentation submitted within 12 hours of beginning the process. She then went a step further and provided daily updates. She made the process seamless, and we are very grateful to her and the broader Swift team. I highly recommend them for all your Visa and Passport needs! read more

If you need travel documents such as a passport or visa renewal, please consider Swift Passport Services. I have used them personally and also worked with them professionally in the past and have had nothing but positive and trustworthy service from the entire staff. They even have a pet turtle named Snappy:) read more

Swift Passport & Visa Services - Physical office in downtown Chicago. - Passport & Visa Services Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Swift Passport Services lives up their name! Their service is was super fast and the employees were cordial, professional and I was in and out the door right away! They have a list of services online but it's around 250 to renew a passport in 2 weeks. They are located on the 5th Floor of 1 Erie (right off the Elevator) and there is street parking as well as 15 minute loading zones near the building (there are a bunch of confusing City of Chicago parking signs so make sure you can park before you do!) Metered parking was 4/hr. Thank you so much for helping me with my last minute passport issue! read more

Like an idiot I booked a trip to Cancun with some friends when my passport had expired. I realized I had 13 days till my flight and could not risk going to the post office. So I did my research and called these guys. I had a few "blond" moments and they worked with me to let me know what I needed before I came in to renew my passport. I came on Thursday morning 8/8 and they called me end of day on Friday to let me know to pick up my passport on Monday. The service was quite good...Turns out I spent a year in Costa Rica back in 05 when 2 of the employees were living there. If you ever find yourself in a JAM. I think they can take care of you even 6 days before the flight leaves. They answered VISA questions that I had about other countries. Awesome.. Thank you read more

Swift's service was absolutely spectacular! They are professional, prompt, accurate and communicative. Great experience!

I had extraordinary service from the folks at Swift, and am writing this despite the fact that I "generally" don't post reviews since one can't always trust the information offered. In this case, I hope you will trust it enough to TRY their services. If you do, you'll be the one writing a positive review. My wife and I are retired, and travel essentially full time. We have a constant need for fast and accurate Visa processing simply because we can't be without our passports for more than a few weeks at a time. On this occasion, we needed a Bolivian tourist Visa and only had two or three weeks to get it before our next journey began. We called a Visa expediter we'd used before and they told us to fill out their web application and they'd get back to us. NOT an acceptable answer. We contacted a Visa expediter our travel agent recommended and we literally left 4 phone calls - and detailed voice messages with them. Never did we hear back. I'm pretty sure the TOS prevents me from naming them, but I surely WISH I could. Nevertheless, we were beginning to see the end of our rope until we made contact with Shannon at Swift. From the first phone call she instilled confidence in her knowledge of the particular system the Bolivian consulate used, to the specifics of how they'd review various aspects of our application. We got our passports with Visa back in less time than she'd predicted with no muss, no fuss and in plenty of time. We look forward to being able to do business with entrepreneurs like Swift who understand service, provide it and deliver on their promises. Good luck in your travels, and I hope you have as fine an experience as we did. read more

I can't say enough good things about this company! The entire process was very smooth and my passport arrived exactly when they said it would. I was really nervous using some 'random' company and called a couple of times to ask questions/check my status. Everyone I talked to was extremely friendly and reassuring. They empathized with my stressful situation and never made me feel dumb or like I was annoying them by calling. Getting an expedited passport + using a third party company is never going to be cheap but Swift's prices were very competitive and the professionalism and customer service would make me a repeat customer (though fingers crossed I never have a need again! Lol). read more

When I was in need of a passport renewal in less than a week, I reached out to Shaina Florence from Swift Passport & Visa Services. She was incredibly kind, helpful, and resourceful. She provided excellent service and advice, and helped me secure the resources I desperately needed. I am so thankful for her. I would 100% recommend her and Swift Passport Services. Thank you!! read more

Was so impressed with the service, care and attention Swift Passport, just wanted to write a glowing review for them, here on YELP. Before I began to write, I read so many glowing reviews. As far back as 2011 people were writing the praises for Swift Passport.., you know something...., out of all the reviews only 1 (one) was a poor review Amazing. Can't think of any other thing to say.... Rob & Laurie Lee the proprietors of the business have made their business speak for itself Thankful for a Chicago friend who recommended them to me read more

Swift, and specifically Laurie, were EXTREMELY helpful as we navigated the process of getting me a new visa as well as a document authentication. During these difficult times, things are as opaque as the ever in terms of obtaining the right documentation to move the process forward. Laurie was very understanding and patient with me, even when I was impatient. She could not have been more kind or helpful. I would recommend Swift and Laurie to anyone and everyone. read more

They are located on the same floor as the Chinese Visa office. I flew in for the day to apply for a Visa to visit China and discovered that I needed to pick my passport back up three days later. Swift was happy to pick up my passport and ship it to me. I was nervous to leave my passport with someone but Swift staff made me feel completely confident. Great service, great communication and I have my passport and Visa. read more

We called several places about getting our expedited passports for our best cousins wedding. These guys were hands down much better than anyone else around Chicago. Fast, friendly, smart.... Not sure what else you could ask for. Located on the fifth floor near Driehouse museum. Thank you Swift! You guys are the best. read more

Maybe the best service I've ever had from any business! Found out last minute (in terms of traveling) that I was being sent to Brazil for work. I needed a visa as quickly as possible. I'm in Milwaukee, so I FedExed all my documents to SPS. They called me the next day, gave me a quote of about a week to get it done, and took my payment info, all while being very friendly and professional. I got it back in two days. TWO DAYS! I would recommend them to everyone! read more

BEYOND AMAZED with Swift! We dropped by Monday afternoon at 3pm with all our paperwork and did the regular service to get the Passport done. Just paid the normal fee knowing that it'll be done in approximately 7-10 business days, which was great since my girlfriend would need the Passport then. But it turns out that it was completed on Wednesday afternoon. It was shipped out 1-day expedited and got it on Thursday! They were of great help getting us going. Will definitely recommend to anyone who needs their Passports taken care of swiftly! :) read more

LIFESAVERS. There should be 6 stars because Laurie and her team deserve more than 5. SPS makes the whole visa process so simple and worry-free. A million times better than CIBT, which is what others in my office use (I'm trying to convert them!). GO HERE IF YOU NEED A VISA! read more

Swift passport services, tops in my book! They keep you informed every step of the way and even delivered a day earlier then promised. That is service at its best. You may find less expensive, but when it comes to crunch time, Swift delivered. Thank you Swift! read more

Super nice, quick, helpful. Cute office. Street parking is good. They answer their phone or call you back. I can't say the employees kept me totally confident in them (sounded like small-town bubs on the phone), but when I pushed them for details they reassured me there are never problems (with business visas to China; with FedEx delivery w/i Chicago) They sent me FedEx tracking #, e-rcpt ,etc. I appreciate the techsavvyness. If you pay by cc they add $5. read more

I'm going to Brazil in a week. Just under a week ago, I had a passport that didn't have a Brazilian visa in it. I googled around for my options and didn't find a cheaper or clearer option than SPS, so I gave them a call. Laurie was super helpful - I explained my situation (I'm disorganized and a poor grad student) and we worked through how I'd have to ship and what expedited service would work best. She put in a conditional order depending on how the shipping worked out, and it turned out that the 7 business day service would meet my timeline needs and give me a day to spare. I've got a Brazilian visa in my passport, and I have a week of not needing to worry about it, a week I don't deserve. read more

Friendly, but not as genuine as it can be and shamelessly overcharging for the use of Internet......while knowing we have no choice due to the Chinese consulates uninformative website and unwillingness to accommodate to the long standing needs of their customers. I was tricked like many into thinking I had all requirements for obtaining a visa to China, I came as prepared as I was lead to beleive. I should not be charged last minute prices for THEIR shortcomings. It felt like they were banking on the opportunity, on the victims. The application for a visa is free to access for all, and takes just a few minutes to fill out. They charge $15. I was told after filling mine out. Initially I was told $1 per printed page (also a rip-off), which I also later found out meant per printed side. Libraries and schools charge 15c at the most per pg. It's so sick & saddening how much advantage is taken between these 2 businesses. Cut the corporate tense fakeness and empathize. We are primarily humans treating humans, not business tool shells treating hearltess objects. read more

My experience with Swift Passport Services was one of the best I have ever had! They were so polite, friendly, honest and professional! They delivered what they promised earlier than expected! There was no trouble or unexpected surprises. In the future I will be recommending Swift to all my friends and family in need of an expedited passport and though I hope I am never in the position where I need to use their services again, it is good to know that I can! read more