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Caution! Passport Validity Below This Period Risks Visa Denied!

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Caution! Passport Validity Below This Period Risks Visa Denied!

Working and living in China, it’s crucial for you to keep a close eye on the validity of your passport, as it directly impacts your visa status here.
Specifically, if your passport’s validity is less than 6 months, your current visa renewal application may be rejected
If you don’t want to return to your home country to renew your passport, you can do so at your country’s consulate in China. Now, let’s dive into the details.
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Documents Required

* Current passport

* Photo

* Application form

* Other supplementary documents required by the consulate

02
Estimated Renewal Time

Generally, renewing your passport at a consulate in China will take about 1-2 months, depending on the procedures and workload of the consulate.

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Notes

 

After renewing your passport, please don’t forget to complete the following steps:

 

* Update your accommodation certificate

* Update your work permit and residence permit

Therefore, please ensure that your passport is valid for more than 6 months while you are in China. Otherwise, you may encounter numerous problems, such as visa rejection when renewing your work permit and residence permit, overstaying your visa, facing fines, and leaving a negative record in China.
To increase your chances of a successful visa renewal, it is advisable to start the renewal procedures 1 month in advance. If you need any guidance, please contact us for more details.
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