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What procedures are required for individuals to travel abroad?

First

Apply for a passport ① 10-30 days in advance, bring your photo, ID card, and household register to the Exit and Entry Bureau of the Public Security Bureau in the place of residence to apply for a passport. ② Complete the "Chinese Citizen Entry-Exit Document Application Form" with a recent front-face, bareheaded, and half-length color photo (size: 40×30 mm), and submit the "Sichuan Province Entry-Exit Document Digital Photo Collection Receipt". ③ Submit the original valid resident ID card or temporary ID card for verification (Applicants under 16 years old can also submit their household registration book for verification; military personnel must submit their identity documents for verification; overseas Chinese must submit their valid Chinese passport, proof of settlement abroad, and a certificate issued by the police station of the place of temporary residence. "Registration Form for Accommodation of Overseas Personnel") and submit a copy. ④ Those who are registered national staff and active military personnel must submit the "Letter Concerning ___'s Application for Entry and Exit Documents" issued by their work unit or superior supervisory unit after approval in accordance with the personnel management authority. Note: The submitted copy must be on A4 size paper. Please do not move your household registration out of our city during the process of document processing.

Second

Visa application (1) Submit a valid passport. (2) Submit various documents related to the application, such as certificates about your birth, marital status, education, work experience, etc. (3) Fill out and submit the visa application form. Different visas have different forms. Most of them need to be filled in in foreign languages ??and provide personal photos. (4) Meet with officials from the embassy or consulate of the country you are visiting. Some countries stipulate that all immigration applicants must be interviewed before making a decision; other countries stipulate that applicants for non-immigrant visas must also be interviewed. (5) The embassy or consulate shall submit the completed visa application forms and necessary supporting materials to the domestic competent department for review and approval. The embassies and consulates of a few countries have the right to issue visas directly, but they still have to report it to the country for filing. (6) After going to the country’s competent authorities for necessary review, notify the embassy or consulate in that country of the review and approval opinions. If agreed, a visa will be issued. If rejected, the applicant will also be notified. (For visa refusal, the embassy and consulate will not refund the visa fee) (7) Pay the visa fee. Generally speaking, you have to pay the fee first when submitting your visa application. There are also some countries that only charge the fee when the visa application is successful. Generally speaking, immigrant visa fees are slightly higher and non-immigrant visa fees are slightly lower. There are also some countries and regions where visas are free.

Third

Exchange foreign currency ① Go to the bank counter to exchange directly. (Note: Some banks require an appointment in advance for exchange) ② Conduct foreign exchange transactions directly through mobile online banking, then bring your bank card and ID card to the bank counter to collect it.

Special Tips

When traveling abroad, you must respect the local customs.