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Renewing a CBI Passport: Where to Apply and How Long It Takes
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Fergus Wu, Co-founder & Chief Immigration Consultant
Summary
CBI passports must be renewed when they expire, via the country’s passport authority, embassy or designated centre. Typical process, documents and why to start months early.
Short answer: a citizenship-by-investment passport must be renewed when it expires, usually through the country’s passport office, embassy or authorised centre, with the current passport, photos, form and fee. Start months before expiry to avoid a travel gap.
Typical steps
Confirm the country’s renewal channel
Prepare photo specs, form and fee
Book biometrics if required
Cancel the old book and collect/post the new one
Points to note
Name changes need official proof
Some countries require application before expiry
Renewal does not reopen naturalisation, but delays affect travel
Follow each country’s passport authority guidance.
FAQ
If the passport expires, is citizenship gone?
Citizenship usually remains; an expired passport cannot be used to travel.
Must I return to the country to renew?
Not always — many allow embassies or designated centres.
Is due diligence repeated on renewal?
Passport renewal is generally not a full naturalisation review — follow that country’s rules.
