The latest policies for applying for passports in Xi’an

The latest policies for applying for passports in Xi'an are as follows:

1. The validity period of the passport is extended to 10 years

According to the provisions of the "Passport Regulations of the People's Republic of China" , starting from 2023, the validity period of the passports of Chinese citizens will be extended from the original 5 years to 10 years, the passports of adults will be valid for 10 years, and the passports of minors will be valid for 5 years.

2. New passport types

For non-Chinese citizens, starting from 2023, China will begin to issue temporary passports of the People’s Republic of China for short-term outbound travel.

3. Passport application materials will become more stringent

Starting from 2023, Chinese passport application materials will become more stringent. Applicants must provide valid identity documents, passport application forms, and passports. Photos, travel plan descriptions and other materials.

Notes on applying for a passport:

1. The applicant must go to the embassy or consulate in person to apply for the relevant passport and travel permit procedures. The embassy and consulates have not and will not authorize or entrust any unit, organization or individual to handle passport or travel document matters in the future. The relevant fees and required materials and supporting documents will not be reduced or increased by using the so-called agent.

2. Applicants should prepare necessary materials according to the requirements of the embassy and consulate and be responsible for the materials they provide. Consular officials may refuse to accept applications where the materials are incomplete, false materials are presented, false information is provided, or other circumstances do not meet the conditions. Those who obtain certificates by fraud will have their certificates revoked in accordance with the law until legal liability is investigated.

3. Tourist passports do not handle procedures such as renewal, reissue, extension, and annotation. If the person needs to return to his country, he should apply for a travel permit.

4. For details on passport photo requirements, please refer to the photo standards for passport travel documents.

5. After submitting the application, please ask the relevant consular officer for a collection form. The evidence collection form is the proof of payment and evidence collection, please keep it properly.

To sum up, the first-time passport application process must be done in person at the Exit-Entry Administration Office of the Public Security Bureau at the place of residence. Military personnel should apply at the Exit-Entry Administration Office of the Public Security Bureau where the army or work unit is located.

Legal basis:

Article 9 of the "Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China"

Chinese citizens must apply for entry and exit in accordance with the law Passport or other travel document.