Changing Chinese visa from old UK passport to new
I currently work in China on a Z visa. My UK passport has only one page remaining and I have plans to travel over the next year. I am thinking of renewing my UK passport this week whilst I am back in the UK for the Christmas holidays.
How will this affect my China visa? Is it still possible to travel with both passports? Or will the Chinese authorities require me to give up my new passport for a change over of the visa?
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According to Timatic, the database used by airlines:
Valid visas or resident permits in expired passports are accepted if holding a new valid passport of the same nationality. The personal information on both passports must be the same.
So yes, you can use a combination of a valid passport and expired passport with your residence permit and/or visa.
In any case, it is strongly recommended for you to transfer your residence permit (not the visa) to your new passport for convenience. This is done at the nearest Exit & Entry Administration office
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Can Chinese visa be transferred to new passport?
If you have a valid China visa in your previous passport, and the personal data in your new passport are the same as in your previous one, and your purpose to visit China is the same as permitted of your visa, you may use the two passports together to enter China without 'transferring' the visa to the new passport.Are old Chinese visas still valid?
The validity of a China visa is the period between the "Issue Date" and "Enter Before" date shown on your visa. It is usually 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and sometimes even 10 years. Holders please note that they must enter mainland China before 24:00 of the "Enter Before" date.How long is a Chinese visa valid for UK citizens?
Meanwhile, the 5-year multiple-entry China visa is now also available for UK citizens....How long can I stay in China on a 10-year visa?Visa TypeMax. Stay Duration after Each EntryTourist (L)60 daysBusiness (M)60 daysPrivate Visit (S2)120 days1 more rowIs my 10 year Chinese visa still valid?
To be clear, regardless of visa type, all 10-year validity visas are still suspended and cannot be used to enter China. For people with expired residence permit, you are now eligible to apply [\u2026] You will need to apply for a new/temporary China visa in order to enter China during the COVID 19 pandemic.Exodus: I tried to fly to London on a fake passport - BBC News
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I spoke with Chinese customs in Shanghai a few minutes ago. They told me that it is acceptable to travel on two passports if the visa in the old passport is still valid. However, the Chinese Embassy in Australia said it depends which port a person uses to gain access to the People's Republic.
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