Should I apply for a new passport or renew it after the passport expires?

Passports will be reissued when they expire.

Passport holders may apply for a new or reissued passport under proper circumstances, such as the expiration of the validity period of the passport, the use of the visa page, the damage to the passport, the loss or theft of the passport, etc. If the passport held by the applicant expires, you can also apply for a new passport.

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 to the local police and consulate in time.

To sum up, the replacement procedure is similar to an extension. After the passport is renewed, the issuing authority will return the old passport with the corner cut to me. The previous visa records in this passport are very useful for future visas. Please take good care of it.

Legal basis:

Article 9 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration.

Citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country according to law. China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise. China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.