原中国护照过期 / 遗失：首次申请中国签证（Q 类）怎么办？
第一次申请中国签证原则上需要原中国护照。找不到也不是绝对办不了——只是流程更复杂、时效不稳定。下面按两种情形给出材料清单、注意事项与费用提示。
一、原中国护照过期（含与美国护照时间不衔接）
首次申请中国签证，若原中国护照已过期，或与美国护照的签发时间不连续，请准备：
- 一份简短声明（标题建议：中国护照过期声明书）。
- 填写并签署 PassportAffidavit（护照声明表）。
- 仅过期：“在原中国护照过期后没有申请过新的中国护照。”
- 过期且与美国护照不衔接：“在原中国护照过期与加入美国国籍及办理美国护照期间没有申请过新的中国护照。”
此类申请一般可按正常处理时间审理。个别案例领馆会要求补材料，甚至启动国内核查（详见下文“遗失”），若触发核查，本社将额外收取 $100 服务费。
二、原中国护照遗失
遗失情形办理非常麻烦，但并非不能办理。由于需要向原户籍地核实，整体时效难以保证，通常 6–8 周，个别更久（历史上曾出现约一周多办结的个案，供参考）。该时长主要取决于国内相关单位反馈，不由领馆直接控制。
办理前评估
请先通过 Email 与我们联系 做预评估。我们会发送额外表格，请填写后扫描回传。
能提供的辅助材料
- 若能找到旧中国护照复印件（如早年办理绿卡时的复印材料），将显著简化核查。
- 其他身份/出入境记录等可用于间接佐证的资料。
服务费：一旦启动国内核查，本社将额外收取 $100 服务费。
常见问答（FAQ）
找不到原护照，一定办不了吗？
不一定。可改走“遗失+国内核查”路径，但流程复杂、时效不稳。建议先做预评估并尽力寻找旧护照复印件。
“不衔接”指的是什么？
通常指原中国护照的有效期结束后，与加入美国国籍/美国护照签发日期之间存在空档。此时需在声明表上手写补充语句。
核查多久能出结果？可以加急吗？
核查周期取决于国内单位的回函速度，常见 6–8 周或更久；是否可加急以当时口径为准，欢迎邮件确认。
提示：政策与口径可能随时间调整，最终以受理馆（大使馆/领馆）最新要求为准。
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First-time China Visa (Q): Old PRC Passport Expired or Lost
In principle, a previous PRC passport is required for your first China visa. If you cannot find it, it may still be possible, but the process becomes more complex and timelines are less predictable. See the two scenarios below.
1) Old PRC Passport Expired (incl. timeline not contiguous with U.S. passport)
Please prepare:
- A short statement (title suggested: Declaration of Expired PRC Passport).
- Fill and sign the PassportAffidavit.
- Expired only: “I have not applied for a new PRC passport after my previous one expired.”
- Expired & not contiguous with U.S. passport: “Between the expiry of my PRC passport and acquiring U.S. nationality / obtaining a U.S. passport, I have not applied for a new PRC passport.”
Most cases are processed within regular timelines. In rare cases, the consulate may request extra documents or initiate verification in China (see “Lost” below). If verification is initiated, our office charges an additional $100 service fee.
2) Old PRC Passport Lost
This route is very cumbersome but still possible. It usually requires verification with your original household registration locale in China, so the timeline is uncertain — typically 6–8 weeks, sometimes longer (historically, some cases completed in just over a week). The duration mainly depends on domestic authorities, not the consulate directly.
Pre‑assessment
Please email us for a quick pre‑assessment. We will send additional forms for you to complete and scan back.
Helpful supporting docs
- A photocopy of your old PRC passport (e.g., from your historical green‑card application file) greatly helps speeding up verification.
- Any other records that can indirectly substantiate identity or travel history.
Service fee: If domestic verification is initiated, our office charges an additional $100.
FAQ
Cannot find the old passport — impossible to apply?
Not necessarily. You can proceed under the “lost + verification in China” path, but expect a more complex process and uncertain timeline. Pre‑assessment is recommended.
What does “non‑contiguous timeline” mean?
It refers to a gap between your expired PRC passport and obtaining U.S. nationality / a U.S. passport. In this case, hand‑write the extra statement on the affidavit.
How long does verification take? Can it be expedited?
It largely depends on domestic authorities in China; 6–8 weeks is common, sometimes longer. Please email to confirm any current rush options.
Note: Policies may change. The accepting mission (Embassy/Consulate) has final discretion.
Contact
New York Address: 35-06 Leavitt St, Flushing, NY 11354 (Main St × Northern Blvd)
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