I have applied for a new passport, but the visa page is still in the old passport that valid until June 2024
, in this case, can I enter China with two passports? Are there any other procedures required?
According to your description and relevant regulations, you can enter China normally with the new and old passports with valid visas after approval, and the personal identification information on the old and new passports should be the same.
Does this apply to other countries as well?
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Depends on the type of the visa
After a new passport is issued, the single visa on the old passport will usually be invalid and a new visa application will be required. This is because single-entry visas are usually not of a long-term nature, but have a clear limit on the number of visits.
Therefore, if you have an old passport with a single visa and after a new passport is issued, the single visa will no longer be valid and you will need to reapply for a visa in order to continue your travel plans.
Whether a long-term visa is still valid after a new passport is issued depends on the specific country and type of visa. In China, the long-term visa is still valid after the issuance of a new passport, so the old and new passports can be used together.
But for some countries, you need to apply for a visa transfer, or re-apply for a visa.
2
Depends on different countries
Here is an overview of policies in some common countries:
USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, UK, Israel, Argentina, South Korea, and so on:Visas for most countries usually do not need to be transferred and can be used together with old and new passports.
New Zealand, Singapore, Schengen countries: need to be transferred or reapplied.
Russia:The visa needs to be transferred from the old passport to the new passport.
Tip
Before the travel, you'd better consult the embassy of the relevant country to learn the latest entry and exit policies to avoid unnecessary trouble for your trip.
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