Can I apply for a passport in Shanghai with a foreign ID card?

Can I apply for a passport in Shanghai with a foreign ID card?

Foreign identity cards can be used for passports in Shanghai, but they need to meet certain conditions and provide corresponding materials.

First, prepare relevant supporting documents.

1. Original and photocopy of my valid ID card.

2. The original and photocopy of my household registration book or residence permit.

3. Recent bareheaded color photos (specifications are 40mm×30mm).

4. Visa or endorsement of destination country.

5. If the applicant is not registered in this city, proof of continuous residence in this city 1 year or more (inclusive) is required.

Second, fill out the application form.

1. Go to the Exit-Entry Administration of Shanghai Public Security Bureau or relevant service window to get the application form.

2. Fill in the personal information and contact information on the application form as required, and paste photos.

3. Confirm that the information on the application form is accurate.

Third, submit an application.

1. Submit the completed application form and relevant supporting materials to the Exit-Entry Administration of Shanghai Public Security Bureau or relevant service window.

2. Pay related expenses as required.

3. Pending review and processing of applications.

Fourth, get a passport.

1. If the application is approved, you will be notified by SMS to collect your passport at the designated place.

2. Bring my ID card and household registration book (residence permit) to the designated place to get a passport.

3. After getting the passport, you can open online banking, mobile banking and other functions for future use.

To sum up:

Foreign identity cards can be used for passports in Shanghai, but they need to meet certain conditions and provide corresponding materials. After submitting the application, wait for the review and processing of the application. If the application is approved, you can go to the designated place to get your passport.

Legal basis:

The Passport Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates: "Citizens who go abroad for non-official reasons, such as settling in a foreign country, visiting relatives, studying, obtaining employment, traveling or engaging in business activities, shall apply for an ordinary passport to the exit-entry administration department of the public security organ of the local people's government at or above the county level where their household registration is located."