What should I do if my valid visa passport expires?

What if one day, when you are packing for a family trip, you suddenly find that your visa is still valid, but your passport is about to expire? If the passport expires, don't be sad and don't be impatient! Listen to me today and talk to you about visa renewal ~ Generally speaking, there are three solutions to this situation. If you want to know more about the expired passport and the effect of the visa, let's take a look.

If the passport expires,

Don't be sad, don't be impatient!

Listen today and talk to you.

Those things about visa transfer ~

Generally speaking, there are three solutions to this situation:

1 No visa transfer is required. Present new and old passports and visas at the same time when entering the country;

Visa transfer or reapplication is necessary.

3 old and new passports+visas or visa transfer can be done.

(ps: visa transfer is to apply for the visa transfer of the old passport to the new passport)

Option 1: Show your old and new passports and visas.

United States of America

The United States has implemented new visa measures for China passport holders, and the validity of student visas will be extended to a maximum of five years. In the United States (B 1/B2), you can apply for multiple valid visas for 10 years.

Solution: There is no need to apply for visa re-signing for multiple-entry visas in the United States. When you enter the country, you only need to show your old and new passports and the American visa on your old passport. Please note that every time you register for EVUS (Electronic Visa Renewal System), you need to re-register for EVUS after replacing your new passport.

Japan

Individual tourist visas for Japanese residents in China are divided into single visas, three-year multiple visas and five-year multiple visas. The single validity period is 3 months, and the longest stay is 15 days; A three-year multiple-entry visa can be used multiple times within the three-year validity period, with a maximum stay of 30 days; A five-year multiple-entry visa is valid for five years and the longest stay is 90 days.

Solution: If the passport expires but the Japanese visa is still valid, you don't need to change the long-term multiple-entry visa, just remember to bring the old and new passports and a valid Japanese visa.

Note: The above situation that the old and new passports can be used together is based on the normal passport renewal situation, such as: the passport has expired and the passport visa page has been used up. Does not include the loss of the old passport and the discovery after the replacement of the new passport. The replacement page on this new passport is recorded as replacement rather than update. In this case, it does not meet the visa rules we mentioned above. Before leaving the country, it is recommended to reconfirm at the relevant embassy or consulate.

The second type requires visa transfer or re-application.

Australia

At present, Australia no longer issues sticker visas, so all travelers will get a printed Electronic Visa Approval Letter (ETA). However, according to the different situation of each applicant, the validity period of the visa given by the embassy or consulate is different. At present, it is generally a 1 year multiple-entry visa.

Solution: According to the border between official website and Australia, if the passport is invalid, the e-visa is still valid and you need to re-submit the application. It is recommended to call the embassy or consulate to reconfirm before leaving the country.

New Zealand

At present, New Zealand visas can not only submit application materials to the visa center to apply for labeling, but also apply online. The visa is valid for up to 2 years and can be returned multiple times.

Solution: Passports are invalid. No matter whether travelers hold electronic visas or stickers, they must go to the embassy or consulate to apply for visa re-signing. The visa re-signing procedure is in 530 yuan.

The third kind of old and new passport+visa or visa change can be done.

Britain, England

Starting from 65438+1October 1 1 this year, the validity of multiple-entry visas in Britain has been extended from the original six months to two years, and the application fee has remained at 85 pounds, with the same amount.

Solution: According to the governments of official website and Britain, if the visa is valid and the passport is invalid, you can choose to use the old and new passports+visa at the same time, or you can apply for visa transfer for a fee.

In addition to these countries, Schengen countries also have different regulations on the handling of invalid passports and original visas.

Note: the above visa policies may change, so it is best to call the embassies and consulates of various countries in person to confirm before departure.

These are our knowledge in this field. I hope my article can help you.