Initial validity of passport

Passports are valid for the first time as follows:

1. Diplomatic passports and official passports are valid for up to 5 years, and new passports can be issued after expiration;

2. Ordinary passports are valid for at most 10 years, and a new passport can be issued after expiration;

3. Passports of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are generally valid for 10 years, and passports issued to children under the age of 16 are valid for 5 years, after which new passports can be issued;

4. Generally, Macao SAR passports are valid for 10 years, and passports issued to children under 16 years old are valid for 5 years. A new passport can be issued after the expiration.

Passport processing process is as follows:

1. Preparation materials: ID card, household registration book, photos, etc.

2. Submit an application in the exit-entry management window of the Public Security Bureau, fill in the relevant forms and pay the handling fee;

3, waiting for the audit, generally need to wait a few working days;

4. After approval, go to the designated place to take passport photos;

Generally, it is necessary to get a passport in person, and provide ID cards and other identification materials.

Passports are used for the following purposes:

1. Passport application: First, you need to apply for a passport at the immigration office or relevant institutions in your country or region, fill in relevant forms and provide the required materials, including personal identification, photos, fees, etc.

2. Check the validity period: After getting the passport, you need to check the validity period of the passport to ensure that the passport has not expired during the trip. Generally speaking, the passport is valid for 5 to 10 years;

3. Booking air tickets: When preparing to travel abroad, you need to buy air tickets and provide passport information for booking;

4. Apply for a visa: If you need a visa to travel to some countries, you can apply for a visa through relevant institutions, and you need to provide passport information;

5. Entry and exit: Passports need to be presented when entering and leaving the country, and relevant agencies such as customs and border inspection will check and record passports;

6. Take good care of your passport: you need to take good care of your passport during your trip to avoid loss or theft. If your passport is lost or stolen, you need to report it to the local police and consulate in time.

To sum up, it is issued by the Chinese embassies and consulates abroad and the entry-exit management agencies of the government and other foreign institutions entrusted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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.