1. A passport is a legal document issued by a country to prove the nationality and identity of its citizens when they enter or leave its territory and travel or stay abroad.
2. The word "passport" means port pass in English.
3. In other words, a passport is a passport for citizens to travel through international ports.
4. Therefore, some countries in the world usually have access certificates issued in lieu of passports.
5. From September 1, 2018, the passport can be replaced in different places in China.
6. From April 1, 2019, the ordinary passports of the People's Republic of China are subject to the "National Pass", that is, mainland residents can apply for exit and entry certificates at any exit and entry management window in the country, and the application procedures are consistent with the place of residence.
7. From July 1, 2019, the charge standard for private ordinary passports will be reduced from 160 yuan/copy to 120 yuan/copy.
