Can a passport from Southeast Asia be used to travel to the United States and Africa?

You cannot go to the United States and Africa with just a passport, you must also have a visa!

The relationship between passport and visa:

Passport and visa are two different concepts, but passport and visa are inseparable. Passport holders can only enter and exit the country if they have a visa in their passport. That is to say, without a passport, citizens cannot apply for a visa; without a visa, the holder cannot be allowed to enter a country's territory (except those who are exempt from visas). People often mention passports and visas together. There is another situation, that is, because visas are usually signed on passports, visas and passports are generally corresponding, that is, official visas are issued to holders of diplomatic passports. However, there are exceptions, such as the issuance of diplomatic visas to holders of official passports under special circumstances or vice versa, etc. Under special circumstances, the passport and visa can be separated. A separate visa is a form in which the passport and visa are separated, but the visa still cannot completely get rid of its dependence on the passport. When making a separate visa, it must also be noted below the visa "This visa must be used at the same time as a certain passport number." /p>

Passport: It is a certificate of identity and nationality issued by a sovereign country to its citizens for entry and exit, foreign travel and residence. The passport is an official certificate. Documents are generally issued by sovereign countries. In principle, passports cannot be issued by non-sovereign countries. The agencies that issue passports in my country are the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security and their authorized local foreign affairs departments and public security departments.

A valid passport. Generally include the following content: the full name of the country that issued the passport, the national emblem or the pattern representing the national symbol: the holder's name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, occupation (or identity) and traveling companions. Some countries' passports also include holders. Witness’s height, skin color, eye and hair color, facial features, etc.; photo and signature of the holder; the photo must be stamped with the stamp of the issuing institution; seal of the issuing institution, date of issuance, passport The validity period, extension, visa page and passport usage instructions are mainly in the national language. The passports of most countries also have international characters printed on them, usually in English.

Passports. Function:

(1) Entering and exiting the country. Countries around the world generally stipulate that citizens entering and exiting the country must hold a valid passport (or other documents that replace the passport). Some countries also require entry and exit procedures in addition to a passport. Procedures. Entry and exit without a passport or documents is considered illegal.

(2) Proof of the nationality of the holder. In foreign countries, the passport is the proof of the nationality of the holder, and the country of residence is generally the country of residence. Passport to determine his nationality.

(3) Prove the identity of the license holder. The license holder can obtain legal status consistent with his identity in the country of residence and must also carry out activities consistent with his identity.

(4) The necessary basis for the holder to apply for a visa to the country of destination. Passports generally have a validity period and are valid within the validity period. The holder can apply for extension procedures according to relevant regulations before the passport expires. , a passport that has not been extended will automatically expire and no longer have the above functions.

Types of passports: Most countries issue three types of diplomatic passports, official passports (or official passports) and ordinary passports.

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Diplomatic passport: It is a passport issued by a country’s government to diplomatic representatives, consular officials stationed abroad, and heads of state, heads of government, members of Congress, and members of government delegations who go abroad for state activities. It is also applicable to the above-mentioned persons. Spouse and minor children. The passport is marked with "DIPLOMATIC"

Official passport (or official passport): is issued to persons engaged in various official activities abroad, such as general government officials. , staff of embassies and consulates abroad and personnel sent abroad to perform cultural, economic and other tasks, etc. The words "SERVICE" or "OFFICIAL" are marked on the passport.

Ordinary passport: It is a passport issued to citizens of the country who go to foreign countries for private matters or live in foreign countries. It is the most issued and most widely used passport in the world. This kind of passport can be divided into three types according to its validity period: long-term valid passport (valid for 3 years or 10 years), short-term valid passport (valid for less than 3 years) and indefinite passport (valid forever under certain conditions).

Passport validity and extension: The passport is valid for five years and can be extended twice, each time not exceeding five years. The holder of the passport applies for an extension within 6 months before the expiration of the passport and does not need to submit supporting documents. In special circumstances (such as the validity period is not enough for the foreign visa), you can apply in advance with the relevant visa certificate. Passports that have expired are invalid and will not be extended. The passports held by participants in overseas travel groups are valid for one year and are valid for one entry and exit with the travel group. No extension procedures are allowed at home or abroad, and no procedures for reissuing or renewing passports are allowed abroad.

Renewal and reissue of passport: If your passport is about to expire because it has been extended twice, or the visa page has been used up and the validity period cannot be extended, or it is damaged and cannot be used anymore, you can apply for a replacement without submitting it. supporting materials. If your passport is lost, you can apply for a new passport after obtaining a report of loss from the police station where the passport was lost and declaring it invalid in the newspaper, without submitting other supporting materials.

When the exit and entry administration department of the public security organ renews or reissues a passport to a citizen, it must attach two exit registration cards prefixed with "A". If a citizen applies for a passport renewal and requests to keep the original passport, he or she must apply for the renewal after After the passport apostille procedure, a cancellation stamp can be stamped on the original passport issuance page and the upper right corner of the passport can be cut off, and the invalid passport can be returned to the applicant.

Visa: It is a permission certificate issued by a sovereign country to its citizens or foreigners to enter and exit its territory. It is used together with the passport. With only a passport but no visa, unless there are special regulations or agreements, generally you cannot leave your country and go to other countries. The visa is usually printed on the passport or a document that replaces the passport. Some issue separate visas, but the visa must be used together with the passport or a document that replaces the passport. The visa agencies of various countries are the embassies and consulates of the country abroad; at home, they are the immigration department or the entry-exit department.

Visa types: Generally divided into diplomatic visas, official visas and ordinary visas. Some countries also issue courtesy visas, etc. Exit visas, entry visas, entry and exit visas, entry and exit visas and transit visas are issued respectively according to the entry and exit conditions. A transit visa is for a limited period of time (such as a few hours, a few days), passing through the country at a designated entry and exit port, and is generally not allowed to travel to other areas. When applying for a transit visa, you must have an entry visa for the country you are going to. Some countries classify visas into student visas, work visas, settlement visas, tourist visas, etc. based on the purpose of entry.

Form and content of visa:

The general form of visa is that the visa agency stamps a stamp permitting entry, exit or transit on the foreigner's passport or other documents that replace the passport. . Under special circumstances, the visa is not printed on the foreigner's passport but on another piece of paper, which is called a visa on another paper. The separate visa must be used together with the passport to be valid.

Visa content: Mainly includes visa category, visa number, number of validity, validity period and stay period, issuing authority and signatory, and issuance date. Generally speaking, the validity period of a visa refers to the period within which the holder is allowed to enter the country. Once the holder enters the country, the validity period will lose its effect. This is the meaning of the validity period of visas in most countries in the world.

Visa validity period: The agencies that issue passports and visas in various countries stipulate different validity periods for different visas. The validity period of the visa shall not exceed the validity period of the passport. The visa validity period is one month, two months, three months, half a year, one year and more than two years. The shortest is one week.

Contents of mutual visa exemption: Different countries have different regulations on the scope and objects of mutual visa exemption. The main provisions include mutual exemption of diplomatic passports, mutual exemption of official passports, mutual exemption of special passports, mutual exemption of visas for ordinary passports for official purposes, etc. Holders of passports that are mutually exempt from visas provided by both parties are exempted from visa procedures when entering the country, while holders of ordinary private passports need to complete visa procedures before entering the country. Currently, the countries that have signed mutual visa exemption agreements with our country mainly apply to official passport holders, and do not apply to ordinary citizens' ordinary passports. Countries with mutual visa exemption include North Korea, South Korea, Vietnam, Russia, Mongolia, Ukraine, Maldives, Chile, Poland and other 41 countries (regions).

How to apply for a foreign visa: When citizens of one country go to another country, they must apply for an entry visa for the other country at the embassy or consulate of the country where they are going. This is a common practice in the world. There are currently three ways for Chinese citizens to apply for foreign visas when going abroad for private matters: first, apply to foreign embassies and consulates in China in person; second, entrust a China Travel Service visa agency to apply to foreign embassies and consulates in China; third, apply to foreign embassies and consulates in China; It is handled by relatives and friends abroad.

General procedures for applying for foreign visas:

l. Submit a valid Chinese passport.

2. Provide necessary supporting materials.

① To apply for settlement or long-term residence, you generally need to provide notarized certificates of kinship; birth, marital status, education, identity certificates, and "certificate of no criminal punishment" issued by the public security agency, as agreed by both parties or from a foreign country. "Health examination certificate" issued by a hospital designated by the embassy or consulate, etc.

② If you apply to visit relatives, you must provide a legally binding proof of financial guarantee and a letter of invitation from relatives.

③Those who apply to study abroad must provide the admission notice from the school they plan to attend and proof of financial guarantee, etc.

④ Those applying for employment must provide a labor certificate or work permit issued by the labor department of the country of destination.

⑤For short-term entry, some countries require round-trip air tickets.

⑥If you apply for transit, you must submit a visa for the destination country or a connecting ticket to that country.

3. Fill in the foreign visa application form. At the same time, please pay a photo of yourself, which must be consistent with the photo in your passport.

4. Meet with the ambassador or consulate officials of the country of destination in China. But not all countries require a meeting with the applicant.

5. The embassy or consulate will submit the completed visa application forms and necessary supporting materials to the domestic competent authorities for review and approval. After going to the country's competent authorities for necessary review, the approval opinions will be notified to the embassy or consulate in China.

6. Issue visas to those who are approved.

How to apply for a visa to a country that has not established diplomatic relations: With the deepening of reform and opening up, my country has made unprecedented achievements in foreign exchanges and has established diplomatic relations with many countries in the world, but there are still some countries that have not yet established diplomatic relations. .

If a country that has not established diplomatic relations has no embassy or consulate in my country, and citizens who want to go to a country that has not established diplomatic relations must apply for an entry permit from the immigration or entry authorities of the country where they are located, by their relatives. After approval, the relative will send the entry permit certificate to the applicant. Applicants then contact the Consulate General of the country of destination in Hong Kong or the authorized embassy of the relevant country. Generally, visas are issued by the country’s Consulate General in Hong Kong.

How to apply for an entry visa to a country or region that does not have a diplomatic representative office in my country:

l. If the country or region you are going to sends an entry visa (entry approval letter) , applicants can go directly with a valid passport, exit registration card, and visa on arrival to go through entry procedures at the port of entry of the country or region they are going to. Some countries or regions also allow direct entry without the need to go through entry formalities.

2. If the country or region you are going to requires the applicant to apply for an entry visa in Hong Kong by letter, the applicant can send his valid passport and exit registration, overseas invitation letter and guarantee certificate to the office in Hong Kong of the country or region he is going to. at. After the other party issues the visa, the passport and visa will be returned to the applicant.

How to apply for a transit visa for the country you are passing through: If you are going to pass through other countries on the way to the country you are going to, you should apply for a transit visa for the country you are passing through after obtaining the entry visa for the country you are going to. If you do not apply for a transit visa You may be forced to take the original flight back. To apply for a transit visa, the applicant must hold a valid passport and exit registration card, an entry visa for the country of destination, and an international air ticket for the country he is passing through, and go to the embassy or consulate of the passing country in my country to apply for a transit visa. As long as the supporting documents are complete, the visa can generally be obtained immediately. Some countries do not require transit visas for foreigners who are transiting through the country and do not leave the airport. In some countries, no matter what the circumstances, as long as foreigners are passing through the country, they must apply for a transit visa, otherwise they will refuse entry.

Methods for applying for visa extension while abroad: After the applicant leaves the country for private purposes and arrives in the country of destination, if he intends to stay in the country after the expiration of the visa, the applicant should hold the visa before the expiration of the visa. Bring your passport, visa, and certificates related to the extension, and go to the local foreigners management agency to apply for a visa extension. If the visa extension is not approved, you should leave the country and return to your country in time, otherwise you will be punished by the country.