Got a new passport? File a change report
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If your passport is reissued (new number or issue date), you must report the change within 15 days. Most people don't know this rule exists.
Deadline
The same 15-day rule applies to other registered details — name, sex, nationality.
📍 Where to go
Immigration office
E-application → passport change report. Attach a copy of the new passport.
❗ What happens if you don't
Failure to report can mean a fine and trouble with your next application, such as a stay extension.
What to bring
See also
Basis
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This content was checked on 2026-10-31.