How much does it cost to replace a passport?

How much does it cost to get a replacement passport? Detailed explanation of popular topics and costs in the past 10 days across the Internet

Recently, as international travel gradually resumes, the demand for replacement passports has increased significantly. Many netizens frequently ask questions on social media and search engines such as "How much does it cost to get a replacement passport" and "What is the process like?" This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to provide you with detailed answers to the fees, procedures and precautions for re-issuing a passport.

1. List of Passport Reissue Fees

2. Recent hot issues in re-issuing passports

1.“Will the price of passport renewal increase when it expires?”
According to the latest notice from the National Immigration Administration, the fee for passport renewal is the same as that for reissue, which is still 120 yuan. However, some netizens reported that there are additional service fees (such as photos, copies, etc.) in some areas.

2."What are the requirements for expedited processing?"
One of the most discussed topics in the past 10 days. Need to provide:
- Admission notice with a semester start date within 1 month
- Emergency medical certificate
- Certificate of critical illness/death of immediate family members overseas

3."The difference between electronic passport and old version"
The new version of the electronic passport has a built-in chip, the processing fee remains the same, but the security is higher. It has become the focus of recent immigration topics.

3. Analysis of the whole process of re-issuing a passport

4. Precautions

1.Regional differences: Some areas such as Beijing and Shanghai have implemented "inter-provincial service", but the fee may include off-site service fees (about 20 yuan).

2.ID photo requirements: The recently hotly discussed issue of “failure rate of passport photos” shows that you need to pay attention to:
- Wear dark collared clothing
- No contact lenses/jewelry allowed
- The background must be pure white

3.Anti-fraud reminder: Recently, there have been cases of fraud involving “adding money for quick pickup”, but this service is not available through official channels.

5. The 5 issues that netizens are most concerned about

1. Can I leave the country if my passport is valid for less than 6 months?
2. Do I need additional materials for expired passports during the epidemic?
3. Is the fee the same for minors to re-apply?
4. How much does it cost if the passport is damaged (such as washing)?
5. Under what circumstances will a passport be refused?

The answers to the above questions are:The fee is the same as ordinary reissue (120 yuan), but special attention is required: minors need to be accompanied by a guardian, and written explanations must be submitted for damaged passports.

Summarize: The basic fee for re-issuing a passport is 120 yuan, and the whole process costs about 200-400 yuan (including additional services). It is recommended to make an appointment through the "Immigration Bureau" APP in advance to avoid the peak processing period during the recent study abroad season. If you need to expedite your application, be sure to prepare complete supporting documents to avoid additional expenses.