Netizens in Multiple Places Report Strict Scrutiny When Applying for Ordinary Passports and Questioning About Deposits and Bank Statements

On August 12, 2026, netizens in multiple places reported on social media platforms that recently applying for ordinary passports has encountered unusually strict scrutiny, being questioned in detail by the entry-exit departments about deposits, bank statements, and travel itineraries; some netizens' online applications directly showed as not approved.