Patient Q&A
Patient Q&A: My passport number changed. What should I do if China stay paperwork still shows the old one?
Shanghai's exit-entry answer says applicants should first ask the issuing institution to update the document. If that is not possible, they should bring both passports, an application letter and a written explanation to the exit-entry service window for in-person guidance after entry.
Question: My passport was replaced and some China visa or stay documents may still show my old passport number. What is the practical next step?
Answer: Shanghai's exit-entry guidance says you should first contact the school or other issuing institution to ask whether the document can be updated to the new passport number. If it cannot be changed, bring both the old and new passports, the institution's application letter and a written explanation to the exit-entry administration service window for in-person guidance after you enter China.
For patients planning a longer recovery, rehabilitation or family-support stay, this is a paperwork clarification rather than a medical approval. Individual visa and residence outcomes depend on the competent authorities, so confirm timing and document requirements directly before travel.