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yutaofeng
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May 12, 2008 - 06:16 PM |
 
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My daughter's passport will expire in Dec'08. can we get it extended in Shanghai? how long will it take and what supporting documents (besides old passport & birth certificate) will be needed?
Thanks in advance
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DesertSpider
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Location: SHANGHAI, CHINA
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May 12, 2008 - 06:22 PM |
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underh20
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May 12, 2008 - 06:22 PM |
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Generally US passports cannot be extended.
You can get a new passport at the US consulate. You only need the old passport and new passport photos. Also $$.
It takes 2 weeks. |
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ship
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May 12, 2008 - 07:58 PM |
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sorry Underh20 for minors the requirements have changed effective 2008 Feb 1; specifically related to:
"Present Parental Application Permission Documentation (for minors under age 16)
1. Both parents must appear together and sign or
2. One parent appears, signs, and submits second parent's notarized statement of consent authorizing passport issuance for the child (a notarized Form DS-3053, Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16, or a notarized written statement with the same information on a sheet of paper from the non-appearing parent) or
3. One parents appears, signs, and submits primary evidence of sole authority to apply (such as one of the following): Child's certified U.S. or foreign birth certificate (with translation, if necessary) listing only applying parent; or Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) or Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350) listing only applying parent; or Court order granting sole custody to the applying parent (unless child's travel is restricted by that order); or Adoption decree (if applying parents is sole adopting parent); or Court order specifically permitting applying parent's or guardian's travel with the child; or Judicial declaration of incompetence of non-applying parent; or Death certificate of non-applying parent.
If none of the above documentation is available, the applying parent/guardian should submit a Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16..
NOTE: A third-party in loco parentis applying on behalf of a minor under the age of 16 must submit a notarized written statement or affidavit from both parents or guardians authorizing a third-party to apply for a passport. When the statement or affidavit is from only one parent/guardian, the third-party must present evidence of sole custody of the authorizing parent/guardian. "
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and yes, a friend just went through the process with his 3 kids so it isn't something unreliable on a webpage
IMPORTANT NOTE: as per #2, the Shanghai Consulate did NOT accept "or a notarized written statement with the same information on a sheet of paper from the non-appearing parent" |
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underh20
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May 12, 2008 - 08:31 PM |
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You're right. My mistake. I overlooked the fact that you were talking about a child's passport. |
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yutaofeng
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May 13, 2008 - 12:31 PM |
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this sounds complicated  |
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ship
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May 13, 2008 - 05:29 PM |
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not really, just plan a time when the three of you- you, your spouse and daughter can go together to the Consulate
I wouldn't wait until December though... |
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D Lan
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May 19, 2008 - 10:14 PM |
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The good thing about being here is that you get the passport in a week or 2 -- it would take much longer in the US (and I think both parents would still need to apply.) FYI, you keep the original passport while they process the new one.
Also, since several countries require at least 6 months validity remaining on the passport, you could apply for a new one now. |
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yutaofeng
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July 08, 2008 - 05:33 PM |
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Oops, didn't see this post until now... We have not started yet since I thought there are still several months to go. I just got her the one-year visa, i.e. "residence permit", but bummer the passport is only valid till December 
I guess we have to work on this now |
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