Foreigners in China lost passport is a very troublesome thing, although China is very safe, but the passport is very important, however, you do not have to worry, should follow the following steps to replace it can be:
1, the police lost:
First of all, you should immediately go to the local public security organs to report to the police, explain the loss of the passport, and obtain a lost passport certificate. This is an important basis for the replacement of the passport.
2, contact the embassy or consulate
Subsequently, you should contact the embassy or consulate of your country in China as soon as possible to report the loss of your passport and to consult the specific process and materials required for the replacement of your passport. The embassy or consulate will provide necessary assistance according to relevant regulations.
According to Article 11 of the Passport Law of the People’s Republic of China, “If a passport is lost or stolen, the passport holder may apply for a replacement passport in accordance with the regulations.” In foreign countries, the application for reissuance will be made by the person himself to the embassy or consulate of the People’s Republic of China in foreign countries, or other organizations in foreign countries entrusted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3, prepare the relevant materials:
In the replacement passport, you need to prepare the following related materials: proof of loss of passport, personal identification (such as ID card, driver’s license, etc.), recent document photos and so on. In addition, you need to fill out the appropriate passport application form and pay the relevant fees.
4, submit the application and wait for review:
Submit the prepared documents and application form to the embassy or consulate or designated organization and wait for the audit. Upon approval, a new passport will be issued. This process may take some time, so please make arrangements accordingly.
5, Precautions:
During the period of passport replacement, you should take good care of your personal belongings and important documents to avoid losing them again. At the same time, pay attention to the notices and reminders issued by the embassy or consulate in time to ensure that the replacement process is carried out smoothly.
To summarize, when a foreigner loses his/her passport in China, he/she should immediately report the loss to the police and contact the embassy or consulate of his/her country in China for the replacement of his/her passport. During the whole process, it is necessary to follow the relevant laws and regulations and process provisions to ensure that the legitimate rights and interests are effectively protected.