My passport and visa has been stolen in USA
I'm from Norway, backpacking from USA to Africa. Right now I'm on the way to Las Vegas, and in a couple of days I'm travelling to China. But ... my passport with my visa to China was stolen in San Antonio. I'm getting a new passport in San Fransisco, but not a new Chinese visa.
Do you know how to get a new visa, when I'm still travelling?
Best Answer
Well It depends where you will be entering China. If you will pass by Hong Kong or Macau before entering mainland, getting a visa there would be the best option.
It took me about an hour the last time i got one issued at the Macau border(through CTS agency - https://www.ctshk.com/english/useful/chinesevisa.htm, which you can find in HK as well). You 'll need some proof of accommodation as well as a proof of exit(flight out for example) and that is it.
If your flight is already set for elsewhere in China, then you should apply in San Francisco, through the local consulate. http://www.chinaconsulatesf.org/eng/lszj/t42285.htm
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What can happen if your passport is stolen?
You can use the U.S. Department of State form DS-64 for this purpose. Police Report: A police report is not mandatory but can help confirm the circumstances of the loss or theft. We encourage you to report the loss or theft of your U.S. passport to the local police in the country where the loss or theft occurred.What happens to visa when passport is lost?
Apply For Re-issue of Visa With the loss of your passport, you lose every visa you might have. However, you can get them back by visiting the respective embassy of the country that issued the visa. Even for this process, a copy of your old visa and police report is needed.Can my identity be stolen if I lost my passport?
Once you report a U.S. passport stolen or lost, it immediately becomes invalid for travel, making it harder for criminals to steal your identity or travel under your name.How do I report a lost U.S. visa?
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After you get your passport in San Francisco, head over to the Chinese consulate in the morning to apply for you visa and hope they're willing--one day service is discretionary. Your window is very tight, don't be surprised if you can't make it.
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