How to change my passport when it is about to expire?

Passport is about to expire and needs to be replaced. You can follow these steps:

1. Preparation materials: You need to prepare the original passport, ID card, recent color photos, and the completed China People's Passport Application Form and other materials. If you change your passport because it has expired, you need to provide an expired passport.

2. Fill in the application form: fill in the Application Form for Passport of the People's Republic of China, and fill in personal information and travel information as required.

3. Submit an application at the window of the public security organ: bring the prepared materials and apply at the window of the public security organ where the household registration is located, and submit the application form and related materials.

4. Waiting for review: The public security organ will review the materials and accept those that meet the requirements.

5. Get a new passport: After approval, get a new passport.

The information required for passport replacement is as follows:

1. passport application form: you need to fill out and sign the passport application form. It can be downloaded from the website of the public security department or collected on the spot.

2. passport photo: a 2-inch passport photo is required. Photos should be bright and clear with moderate contrast. There should be no obstacles, cuts, modifications and changes.

3. My valid identity certificate: you need to provide the applicant's valid identity certificate, such as ID card and household registration book.

4. Original and photocopy of existing passport: the original and photocopy of existing passport need to be provided.

5. Other supporting materials: If your passport is lost, you need to provide the report proof and other relevant materials.

To sum up, it generally takes some time to apply for passport renewal, and the specific time varies from region to region and from situation to situation. If you need to change your passport as soon as possible, you can plan the time in advance, make an appointment in advance or consult the relevant staff of the public security organs to better arrange your itinerary. In addition, passport holders need to take good care of their passports to avoid their loss or damage, so as not to bring unnecessary trouble to themselves.

Legal basis:

Article 7 of the Passport Law of the People's Republic of China

The registration items of ordinary passport include: passport name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, date of issue, period of validity, place of issue and issuing authority. The validity period of ordinary passports is: five years for passport holders under the age of 16 and ten years for those over the age of 16. The specific measures for issuing ordinary passports shall be formulated by the Ministry of Public Security.