Chinese passport

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf password
gptkbp:application at Chinese embassies/consulates abroad
in person at local Exit and Entry Administration office
gptkbp:contains biometric data
machine-readable zone
personal identification information
electronic chip (e-passport)
gptkbp:cost 120 RMB (as of 2024)
gptkbp:covers dark green
gptkbp:currentVersionIntroduced 2012
gptkbp:designer gold lettering on cover
national emblem of China on cover
gptkbp:documentType P
most countries require visa for Chinese citizens
gptkbp:eligibility domestic travel within mainland China
travel to Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan (special permits required)
gptkbp:features microprinting
color-shifting ink
hologram
watermark
laser engraving
RFID chip (in e-passport)
UV security features
gptkbp:firstIssueDate 1980
gptkbp:heldBy Chinese citizen
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chinese passport
gptkbp:ICAOStandard compliant
gptkbp:issuedBy gptkb:People's_Republic_of_China
gptkb:Exit_and_Entry_Administration_of_the_Ministry_of_Public_Security
gptkbp:language gptkb:Chinese
English
gptkbp:lostOrStolenProcedure report to police and apply for replacement
gptkbp:pages 48 pages (standard)
72 pages (frequent traveler)
gptkbp:period 7-15 working days (in China)
varies (abroad)
gptkbp:purpose international travel
gptkbp:relatedTo Chinese Travel Document
Home Return Permit (for Hong Kong/Macau)
Taiwan Compatriot Permit
gptkbp:renewable possible
gptkbp:renewalAbroad possible at Chinese embassies/consulates
gptkbp:replacedBy old-style handwritten passport
gptkbp:requires international travel by Chinese citizens
gptkbp:travelDocumentNumber unique alphanumeric code
gptkbp:travelFreedomRank around 60th globally (2024 Henley Passport Index)
gptkbp:validOn 10 years (adults)
5 years (children under 16)
must be renewed after validity period
gptkbp:visaFreeAccess 80+ countries (as of 2024)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chinese_diplomatic_missions_abroad
gptkb:Hong_Kong_Document_of_Identity_for_Visa_Purposes
gptkb:British_National_(Overseas)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7