expired passport - valid visa

Question

My old passport (italian) has expired but still has a valid visa for china. I have re-newed my passport. Question: is it still usable or do I need to get a new one issued against my new passort

Ella · Answer

The valid visa on your old passport is ok for use to enter China. So, just bring both the old and new passport when travel.

stuart matthes · Answer

After verifying further with the chinese embassy in Italy they confirmed that the visa is obsolete. A new visa must be requested.

Joe · Answer

Dear sir, may I know if the number or name on your new passport differs from that of your old passport? According to the regulation and the former experience, above reply what Ella said is right.

stuart · Answer

the name is the same but the number is different.

Joe · Answer

That is the problem, if any change involved for passport renewal, you need to apply for a new visa.

Cecilis · Answer

What number is different. Usually when you renew a passport the number is different. Does that mean that one has to apply for a new visa although it is still valid.

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