Is VisaRite legitimate?

VisaRite is a reputable service with close ties to the US Department of State and the Chinese consulate, which means you’re almost guaranteed success for any visa as long as you meet the requirements.

How long does US passport last?

How long is a passport valid and is it true that it needs to have at least 6 months of validity remaining? If you were age 16 or older when your passport was issued, your passport is valid for 10 years. If you were under 16 when your passport was issued, your passport is valid for 5 years.

What makes a passport invalid?

A photocopy of your passport does not count. It must be the real deal. It must also be the most recently issued passport. You cannot travel solely on a previously issued passport as the U.S. Department of State Passport Agency punches holes in your passport to ‘invalidate’ it.

Is a visa required for China?

Tourism in China requires a visa and is typically a single entry visa with a stay duration of 30 days. US citizens may be eligible for a 10-year multiple entry visa. The tourism visa requires your passport to be valid for at least 6 months and it must have at least two blank pages.

How can I check if my passport is valid?

You can call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY) to check on your status. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. You can use the automated system to check your passport information 24 hours a day.

Can a U.S. citizen leave the U.S. on a foreign passport?

Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.

How do I verify my passport is valid?

How can you tell if a passport is real?

Spotting a Fake Passport

  1. It must have a digitally printed photograph of the holder with a holographic overlay (1).
  2. Code of Issuing State (2).
  3. The passport must feature the holder’s signature (3).
  4. It must have an expiry date printed (4).
  5. It must have a machine-readable zone (5).
  6. The passport should be of the right size.

Can you check passport expiration online?

Check Travel State.gov for the expiration date of your passport by entering the year your passport was issued and how old you were at the time of issue. After entering these numbers, you can determine the exact expiration date of your passport.

Can I lookup my passport number online?

Concerning the passport number, it is not possible to get the number online. You need to mail a notarized request for a copy of your passport record. A search for your passport record is free with your notarized request.