How to check the passport expiration date?

There are two main ways to check the time limit of passport, one is through online inquiry, and the other is through offline inquiry.

First, check the passport period online.

1. Log on to the National Immigration Bureau in official website. You can find the entrance of passport inquiry on the website, and follow the prompts to enter relevant information for inquiry. Personal information such as passport number, name and ID number is usually required.

2. Use the mobile phone application to query. Nowadays, many countries have launched mobile phone applications for immigration management or passport management. You can search and download these apps in the app store, and then follow the instructions of the apps.

The advantage of online inquiry is that it is convenient and fast. You don't have to go to any institution, you can inquire anytime and anywhere. However, it should be noted that online inquiry may need to provide more personal information, so it is necessary to ensure that it is conducted in a secure network environment and pay attention to protecting the safety of personal information.

Second, the offline passport inquiry period

If it is inconvenient for you to make online inquiry, or you have questions about the results of online inquiry, you can go to the exit-entry administration department of the public security organ where the passport is issued. Before going, it is recommended to call in advance to consult the required materials and handling procedures so as not to waste time.

In the entry-exit administration department, it is necessary to provide a valid identity certificate and the original or photocopy of the passport, and then make an inquiry according to the instructions of the staff. Although offline query is relatively troublesome, the query results are usually more accurate and reliable.

No matter which inquiry method you choose, you need to pay attention to protecting the safety of personal information and avoid leaking it to criminals. At the same time, if your passport is about to expire or has expired, it is recommended to apply for renewal or replacement in time to avoid affecting your outbound travel or handling other related matters.

To sum up:

Passport expiration can be inquired online and offline. Online inquiry is convenient and fast, but you need to pay attention to the safety of personal information; Offline query is relatively troublesome, but the results are more accurate and reliable. Either way, you need to pay attention to the protection of personal information and handle the passport renewal or replacement procedures in time.

Legal basis:

Passport Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 7 provides that:

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.

People's Republic of China (PRC) Exit and Entry Administration Law

Article 9 provides that:

China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country.

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.