How long do you need to apply for a passport and other documents before going abroad, and what procedures are required?

To apply for a private passport when traveling abroad, the passport application method and process shall be in accordance with the Order No. 118 of the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China "The Ministry of Public Security Regarding the Modification of the Ordinary Passport of the People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of China" Article 4 of the "Decision on the Management of the Issuance and Administration of Entry and Exit Passes" stipulates that it will take five to fifteen working days to process.

For visas, you need to apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate of that country in China according to the specific requirements and procedures of the country you are going to. The specific processing time varies depending on the foreign country and the type of visa.

Article 4 A citizen who applies for an ordinary passport shall apply in person to the exit and entry administration agency of the public security bureau of the local people’s government at or above the county level where his or her registered residence is, and submit the following true and valid materials:

(1) A recent bareheaded photo and the completed "Application Form for Chinese Citizens to Go Abroad for Private Purposes" (hereinafter referred to as the application form);

(2) Resident ID card and household registration booklet and their copies During the period of collecting, renewing, and replacing the resident ID card, you can submit the temporary resident ID card and household registration book and copies;

(3) Citizens under the age of 16 should be provided by their guardians Accompany them and submit the consent issued by their guardian to leave the country, the guardian's resident ID card or household registration book, passport and copy;

(4) National staff should submit the documents to their work unit in accordance with relevant regulations Or a certificate of consent to leave the country issued by the superior authority in accordance with the personnel management authority;

(5) The exit and entry management agency of the public security organ of the provincial local people's government reports to the exit and entry management agency of the Ministry of Public Security for approval and requires submission of other materials.

For active military personnel to apply for an ordinary passport, after completing the approval procedures in accordance with the administrative authority, they shall submit the application in person to the exit and entry management agency of the public security organ of the local people's government at or above the county level where the army is stationed.

The specific passport application process and required information are as follows:

1. Application conditions:

(1) Citizens of the People's Republic of China.

(2) There is no statutory prohibition on leaving the country.

2. Application materials:

(1) "Application for Chinese Citizen Entry-Exit Document" that has been completed and attached with a recent frontal, bareheaded and half-length color photo (size: 40×30 mm) Form" and submit the "Sichuan Province Entry-Exit Document Digital Photo Collection Receipt".

(2) 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 and residence permit for verification) Certificate from abroad and the "Registration Form for Accommodation of Overseas Personnel" issued by the police station of the place of temporary residence), and submit a copy.

(3) Those who are registered national staff and active military personnel shall submit the "Agreement to ___'s Application for Entry and Exit Documents" issued by their work unit or superior supervisory unit in accordance with the personnel management authority. letter".

3. Application submission:

(1) Applicants applying for a passport must submit the application in person. Applicants under the age of 16 should be accompanied by a guardian and submit Proof of guardianship (such as birth certificate, household register, etc.), an opinion issued by the guardian agreeing to the application for an ordinary passport, as well as the guardian’s resident ID card or passport and other identity certificates and copies; if the guardian is unable to accompany him, he can entrust someone else to accompany him, but he must also The guardian's power of attorney should be submitted, as well as the identity certificate and copy of the accompanying person's resident ID card or passport.

(2) Fingerprints should be collected for all applicants over the age of 16, except for those who cannot collect fingerprints due to missing or damaged fingerprints; for those under the age of 16, whether to collect fingerprints will be determined based on the opinions of the guardian.

If the applicant is unable to print fingerprints due to finger injury and the acceptance agency is unable to judge, the applicant should submit a certificate issued by a second-level hospital or above, and go to the original passport acceptance department for a renewal after the finger injury recovers. Passport and fingerprint collection.

(3) Applicants must sign in person when the police accept the application. Those who do not have the ability to sign, such as preschool children, do not need to sign. Signatures should be signed in customary writing, and ethnic minorities can sign in their own ethnic scripts.

(4) If the ordinary passport held by the applicant reapplies due to expiration, the latest expired ordinary passport number will be added to the new passport, and the applicant can also apply to print the number of the other two previous passport holders on the added item. Ordinary passport number.

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.

4. Urgent application situations:

(1) Going abroad for funerals or visiting critically ill patients;

(2) The start date of studying abroad is approaching;

(3) The entry permit or visa validity of the country of destination is about to expire;

(4) Other urgent matters recognized by the exit and entry management department of the public security organ.

5. Processing time limit:

Issuance within 10 working days from the date of acceptance (excluding the time for the certificate to be sent by the issuing agency to each accepting agency); if investigation is required , the issuance time is extended to 30 days.

If the conditions for expedited application are met, the processing time limit is 5 working days.

6. Charges:

Ordinary passport is 200 yuan/book, plus 20 yuan/piece.

Applying for a foreign visa generally requires the following procedures:

(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 in 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) Go to the country’s embassy or consulate to meet with officials. 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 will 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.