A passport is always required when traveling from one country to another. This is the authorized identification document issued by your country of citizenship that confirms your identity and nationality.
What is passport?
Passport is a legal certificate issued by one's mother country to testify its owner's nationality and identity when crossing one country's frontier into another for travel, work and residence overseas. Actually the word "passport" in English means the pass of a port. In other words, the passport is the proof for a citizen to go through the international ports of all countries. Some countries may issue a kind of general credentials to replace the passport. Function:
For international travel across borders, a citizen must possess a legitimate passport which issued by his own country's government, and simultaneously, an effective visa to your destination country is also often required.
If you should have an accident during the period of travel or residence abroad, the host country should first confirm your status and nationality according to your passport, and then decide what to do next and how to handle it well. Similarly, the country which issued the passport and its embassy or consulate stationed abroad also has to decide how to offer help or diplomatic protection based on this passport.
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Travelers' Voices on Passport
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Nov. 10,2009 21:33 Reply
Mr.Marc Mikel sy(Philippines) said:
Hi I am a PROC passport holder but I was born in the Philippines. Am planning to go to Macau for business. As far as i know there's no travel permit or visa required to travel there right? But from Macau i plan to go to HongKong for 3 days. Do I need to apply for a visa when I am in Macau in order for me to travel to HongKong?
Nov. 11,2009 01:16
Ms.Jessica replied:
No, you need to apply for a Macau Exit and entry Permit to enter Macau and apply for a Hong Kong Exit and Entry Permit to enter Hk.
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Nov. 6,2009 07:04 Reply
Ms.merelle(philippines) said:
Hi! I'm from the Philippines. I just applied for passport and I paid for overtime fee, that is 10 working days for P750. I was really feel sad about it coz i thought they still have that 7 working days, and it is still posted at the back of the form. I applied on Novemeber 6, 2009 and I'm going to claim it on Nov. 20, 2009, since working days are weekdays only. Now, there's this big youth event, though I'm still not sure if I'm going to be chosen to be a representative there. It will be on Malaysia on November 15-18. Is there any possibilities that I can travel to Malaysia, even my passport is still on process? All I've got is a receipt to prove it. I know it's crazy to say this but I just want some clarification and that event, if I'll be chosen, is something that I shouldn't miss, unless.
Hoping to hear the answer from you soon. Thanks!
Nov. 6,2009 20:22
Mr.Alexander replied:
if you don't have a visa, you are not ble to go to Malaysia.
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Oct. 23,2009 06:18 Reply
Mr.Salleh(Sin) said:
I'am a Spore citizen will be visiting Chengdu China in December
with my family.I intend to hire a self drive car.May I know
qhat are the criteria/regulations I have to observe or follow.
Oct. 23,2009 20:34
Mr.Nicholas replied:
Please contact the China embassy in Singapore directly to get the details.
Consular Office
Tel: 65-64712117 (Manned Service between 09:00-12:00, 14:30-16:30, in working days)
65-64793250, 64795910, 64792353 (Answering Service)
Fax: 65-64795345
4.
Oct. 4,2009 02:53 Reply
Mr.Musa(China) said:
Hello
Iam wonder that may i apply Visa from your Company for USA?
Oct. 6,2009 03:13
Ms.TCG Editor replied:
Sorry, TravelChinaGuide doesn't apply for visa on behalf of clients. TCG Editor
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Oct. 5,2009 10:50 Reply
Mr.Rashid Naseer(Pakistan) said:
its good way to guaidness and get the good knowledge.
6.
Aug. 25,2009 03:24 Reply
Mr.Yeo(Singapore) said:
Dear Sir/Mdm
Please assist me to provide me for the following detail
1) China Passport from Singapore visiting Hong Kong need to apply any Visa or any other document
2) Indonesia Passport from Singapore visiting Hong Kong need to apply Visa or any other document
I would appreciate your reply soonest
Thank you
Aug. 25,2009 04:49
Mrs.Alice replied:
1) Chinese passport holders need to apply for a exit and entry permit to Hk.
2) Indonesia passport holders are exempt of visa to Hk for up to 30 days.
7.
Jun. 29,2009 16:18 Reply
Mr.Benny(USA) said:
I am Chinese citizen residing in the US. I lost my chinese passport a few years ago. What documents do I need to submit to obtain a new passport? Is there a service that will help me with this?
Jun. 29,2009 22:54
Mr.Richie replied:
You can contact the Chinese embassy in USA for help.
As for the required documents, you can refer to the info. here:
http://www.china-embassy.org/chn/hzqz/hzlxz/t84200.htm
Jul. 13,2009 16:28
Ms.Wang replied:
If you are over 65 years old, some agencies could help you. You, however, are not 65 years old, you should go to Chinese visa office in person.
Here is the information you need to get another passport.
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Jul. 13,2009 00:34 Reply
Mr.Dong(China) said:
My parents in law apply the US green card and will do interview at coming August. We just find out that their passport is expired in May. Is it a problem for green card apply? Also we checked the China embassy for passport renew, but they said that they need Green Card to do that, otherwise we need to fill out a form of "illegal stay in U.S.", it scared my parents in law a lot. Is it a dead cycle for this problem?
Jul. 13,2009 02:44
Mr.Derek replied:
It is already July, your parents' passport have been expired for nearly 2 months, they may be fined or even give heavier punishment. You'd better go to the Chinese embassy in person to ask help.
Jul. 13,2009 16:21
Ms.Wang(USA) replied:
Your parents should have their US visa or some other things to prove that they have been staying in the US legally. Are they conditional residents? If so, they should each have a card from US immigration office, which should have 2 years validation. You need to make copies of that cards for renewing Chinese passport. It is advised that you contact Chinese visa office first. Please go to their website and find more information.
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Jun. 19,2009 16:52 Reply
Mr.Tom(USA) said:
I have a USA Green card but my China passport is expiring on July 25, 2009. I have a cruise on July 5 - 12, 2009. Do I need to renew my passport if I am going to Bermuda?
Jun. 29,2009 22:50
Mr.Rex replied:
It depends on the visa policy of Bermuda to USA Green card holders, you'd better renew your passport in advance.
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Jun. 17,2009 03:25 Reply
Mr.Daniel Chu(USA) said:
My chinese passport is expired, but i have my US permanent resident card, i was wondering if i can still travel back to china to see some relatives for about 1 month. Will there be any problems? Thanks for your help.
Jun. 17,2009 04:05
Ms.Eve replied:
You have to apply a new L tourist visa for your visit to China.