With the increase in the gold content of Chinese passports, more and more countries and regions have relaxed the visa threshold for Chinese tourists and opened up multiple round-trip visas for many years
The validity period of visas in many countries of destination is not consistent with the validity period of the tourists' passports.
So, here's the problem. What should I do with the multiple round-trip visas after the expiration of the passport?!
When a passport is changed, the visa will need to be changed accordingly. Generally speaking, there are three situations:
At the same time, the new and old passports and valid visas can be produced to get through and enter the country smoothly.
Visa transfer required
Reapply for a visa
New and old passports as well as valid visa countries
American country
The United States has imposed new visa measures on Chinese passport holders, allowing business or travel to the United States (B1/B2) to apply for a 10-year, multiple-entry visa, with student visas extending to up to five years.
Approach: although the validity of the visa is so long that it may exceed the validity of the passports held by everyone, there is no need for the United States to apply for multiple round-trip visas to and from the United States. The new and old passports as well as the United States visa on the old passports can be produced at the same time.
Note: you need to apply for EVUS renewal registration for the first time in the United States, and update it every two years!
Britain
Since Jan. 11, 2016, the validity of multiple visit visas in the UK has been extended from 6 months to 2 years.
Methods of handling: if the passport expires, you can choose to use both old and new passports, if there are special circumstances, you can also pay for visa transfer.
Japanese version
Individual travel visas for Chinese residents to Japan can be divided into three types: a single travel visa, a three-year multiple-trip visa and a five-year multiple-trip visa. One valid period is 3 months, the longest stay is 15 days; the three-year round-trip visa can be used many times within the 3-year validity period, the longest stay is 15 days; the five-year multiple-signature validity period is 5 years, and the maximum stay is 90 days.
How to handle: after the expiration of the passport, Japan's long-term multiple round-trip visas do not need to be transferred, as long as the new and old passports and valid Japanese visa can be presented.
Korea
South Korea's multiple visas are extended from the current five-year period to a maximum of 10 years, and each allowed stay will be extended from 30 to 90 days.
Measures: the Korean Embassy stipulates that South Korea's multiple round trip visas do not need to be transferred, as long as new and old passports and valid Korean visas can be presented.
Argentin
From June 15, 2017, China and Argentina will issue each other a tourist visa valid for 10 years for each individual tourist, with a maximum stay of 90 days each time, and may enter and leave the country for many times.
Solution: if a new passport is replaced for reasons such as the expiration of the passport, the new passport and the old passport affixed with a valid Argentine visa can still be used to Argentina. However, if the new passport type and passport name, gender, date of birth and other information changes, the licensee must apply for a new visa.
Transfer visa required
Garnada
Since March 2015, Canada has opened multiple round-trip visas to Chinese travellers, valid for up to 10 years. It is important to note that visas issued in practice are not necessarily valid for 10 years, but only one day or a few months before the passport expires.
Approach: in theory, Canada's multiple round-trip visas and passports are valid at the same time, there is no question of whether to transfer.
In case of accident, new and old passport visas can be used together in principle, but since some airlines will not allow passengers to check in because the new passport does not have a visa, travellers are advised to go to the embassy or consulate for visa transfer.
New slope
Starting from June 1, 2015, travellers who have visited Singapore and have the support of relevant Singapore agencies are likely to receive Singapore's multiple 10-year round-trip visas and self-service customs clearance at Singapore's ports of entry.
But Singapore currently issues more than one-month to two-year multiple-trip visas to Chinese holders of private ordinary passports.
Approach: if a passport fails and a visa (including an e-visa) is not invalidated, a visa transfer or re-application is required.
However, currently the Singapore Embassy and consulates-general do not accept visa applications submitted directly, so they need to submit visa transfer applications through Singapore's officially designated visa agents.
New West Lan
At present, New Zealand multiple round-trip visas are valid for up to 5 years.
Solution: if the passport is invalid, the traveler who holds a valid e-visa can be transferred, which requires a fee of 235 yuan for service and 65 yuan for express delivery. The visa transfer fee is 550 yuan plus 235 yuan service charge and 65 yuan courier fee for travelers holding valid sticker visas.
Reapply country
Color column
Since November 11, 2016, a 10-year multiple entry visa has been issued to China's citizen with ordinary passports for business or personal travel. The visa type is B2.
Solution: when a new passport is replaced, the visa on the old passport will also expire, and a new application will be required.
Schengen country
European rules vary, and it is best to find out before going.
Characteristics of the Schengen Visa National Visa:
1. The traveler must apply for a Schengen visa issued by the main country of stay (the country with the largest number of days on the trip), regardless of the country of entry;
2. Multiple trips to and from Schengen are no longer subject to these requirements from the second time, except that they must be issued abroad in the main country of first entry.
Schengen countries can issue multiple round trip visas in accordance with their own standards, but there are different rules for passport invalidation and visa validity.
How to deal with: passport expired, can show new and old passports France multiple round-trip visa entry into France. This method applies only to France, Italy must handle visa transfer.
Many other countries have different rules. Therefore, before departure, it is best to personally call the embassies and consulates to confirm.