Surrendering Passport
07-20-2020, 12:52 PM
#1
Gets Weekends Off
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Mar 2007
Posts: 333
Surrendering Passport
Anyone know what happens to one's trips when required to "surrender" passport in order to get a China VISA? Are you removed from the trip without pay (make-up) or do you go into substitution? Thanks.
07-20-2020, 02:01 PM
#2
Perennial Reserve
Joined APC: Jan 2018
Posts: 11,503
Originally Posted by Dakota
Anyone know what happens to one's trips when required to "surrender" passport in order to get a China VISA? Are you removed from the trip without pay (make-up) or do you go into substitution? Thanks.
Really?
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/how-t...-us-passports/
07-20-2020, 02:09 PM
#3
Beaches and Sand
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: Chasing Surf
Posts: 368
Originally Posted by Excargodog
Yes, Really. I have almost been exclusively international for 25 years and only had one passport. Why would you want to keep up with two. Best advice, bid Reserve and then turn it in right before you start your R block. Tell scheduling you don't have a passport because you needed a new one. If you are a commuter, make sure you bid R 24. Works like a charm every time. Enjoy most of your month off.
07-20-2020, 02:21 PM
#4
Gets Weekends Off
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Mar 2007
Posts: 333
Of course
Originally Posted by Excargodog
07-20-2020, 02:30 PM
#5
Gets Weekends Off
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Mar 2007
Posts: 333
Originally Posted by kc10/c130
Not to jump in on this but....
Yes, Really. I have almost been exclusively international for 25 years and only had one passport. Why would you want to keep up with two. Best advice, bid Reserve and then turn it in right before you start your R block. Tell scheduling you don't have a passport because you needed a new one. If you are a commuter, make sure you bid R 24. Works like a charm every time. Enjoy most of your month off.
Yes, Really. I have almost been exclusively international for 25 years and only had one passport. Why would you want to keep up with two. Best advice, bid Reserve and then turn it in right before you start your R block. Tell scheduling you don't have a passport because you needed a new one. If you are a commuter, make sure you bid R 24. Works like a charm every time. Enjoy most of your month off.
07-20-2020, 09:36 PM
#6
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2006
Position: 1559
Posts: 1,533
Originally Posted by Dakota
Thanks for the input. Too late for reserve. Passport’s good, but no China VISA. Already have a trip at the end of the month. I’ve been trying to get my China VISA renewed since April. Chinese consulate wasn’t accepting applications for my State. Now they are. I need to get ‘er done now before they decide to shut things down again (not that I want to go to China, but it sure limits my bid). I’m just curious what happens to that trip? I will obviously be removed from the trip, but I’m wondering if it’s with or without pay. Never been in this situation before and the contract isn’t too clear. It addresses no VISAs but not the passport issue. Thanks for the replies.
07-21-2020, 05:23 AM
#8
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 909
Says it right on our website, removed without pay and in contract.
Bidding reserve and submitting it for visas works great. Not my fault that outside sources can't get my visas fast enough and therefore I will not penalize myself to lose pay. Don't hate the player, hate the game...
AND, what appdude said....
Bidding reserve and submitting it for visas works great. Not my fault that outside sources can't get my visas fast enough and therefore I will not penalize myself to lose pay. Don't hate the player, hate the game...
AND, what appdude said....
07-21-2020, 08:34 AM
#9
Gets Weekends Off
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Mar 2007
Posts: 333
Originally Posted by magic rat
Says it right on our website, removed without pay and in contract.
Bidding reserve and submitting it for visas works great. Not my fault that outside sources can't get my visas fast enough and therefore I will not penalize myself to lose pay. Don't hate the player, hate the game...
AND, what appdude said....
Bidding reserve and submitting it for visas works great. Not my fault that outside sources can't get my visas fast enough and therefore I will not penalize myself to lose pay. Don't hate the player, hate the game...
AND, what appdude said....
If we SHOULD have two passports, then that needs to be a requirement. Thanks.
07-22-2020, 12:37 AM
#10
VTO Master
Joined APC: Feb 2016
Position: 767 FO
Posts: 58
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3094226/us-demanding-beijing-close-its-houston-consulate-we-will
Houston Chinese Consulate ordered to close
I think y'all can forget about getting any China visas renewed anytime soon.
Houston Chinese Consulate ordered to close
I think y'all can forget about getting any China visas renewed anytime soon.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
UnlimitedAkro
Regional
1
07-11-2007 03:51 PM
