Expired credit card itself does not affect passport application.

According to the "Passport Law of the People's Republic of China", under certain circumstances, if the applicant is sentenced to a sentence and is serving a sentence, the people's court notifies him that he has an unsettled civil case and cannot leave the country, or it is a criminal matter. In cases such as the defendant in the case or a criminal suspect, a passport may not be issued.

The conditions for applying for various passport procedures and the specific requirements for the materials and supporting documents required are as follows:

(1) Ordinary passport

1. First-time adult Materials and supporting documents required to apply for a private ordinary passport

(1) Valid local residence permit or other legal identity certificate (original and copy);

(2) Certification Documents of the party’s Chinese nationality and date of birth (original and copy);

(3) A completed “Passport, Travel Document, Seaman’s Certificate Application Form”;

(4) 3 passport photos.

2. Children applying for ordinary passports for the first time

(1) Legally valid birth certificate of the child, notarial certificate of parent-child relationship or court ruling (original and copy ) and certification documents (original and copy) issued by the relevant local government departments that the child has not acquired the nationality of the country of residence.

(2) Passports of both parents, valid local residence documents or other legal identity certificates (original and copy);

(3) Filled-in "Passport, Travel Permit" "Seaman's Certificate Application Form";

(4) 3 passport photos.

3. Materials and supporting documents required for ordinary passport renewal

(1) Current passport (original and copy);

(2) In A valid local residence permit or other legal identity certificate (original and copy);

(3) A completed "Passport, Travel Permit, Seaman's Certificate Application Form";

(4) 3 passport photos.

In summary, if the credit card is overdue and has not been prosecuted or the court has not issued an exit restriction order, the cardholder can still apply for a passport and go abroad normally. However, it is recommended to maintain a good credit record to avoid adverse effects on personal financial activities and social affairs.

Legal basis:

"Passport Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 13

The applicant has the following The passport-issuing authority will not issue a passport under any of the following circumstances:

(1) Those who do not have the nationality of the People’s Republic of China;

(2) Those who cannot prove their identity;

(3) Those who committed fraud during the application process;

(4) Those who were sentenced to a prison sentence and are serving their sentences;

(5) The people’s court notification has not yet been completed Those who are involved in civil cases cannot leave the country;

(6) They are defendants or criminal suspects in criminal cases;

(7) The relevant competent authorities of the State Council believe that leaving the country will cause harm to national security. endanger or cause significant losses to national interests.