you can renew your passport, and let them know, you are applying for a three years work permit (will be valid to 2012) and your passport is being expired in 2010. 7 Y6 u; Y+ M% ]8 H7 Q 9 I1 X2 H1 N, ]5 s) @They will accepte this situation. Please be advised that Chinese Consulate General does not extend your passport, and they ONLY issue you a new one. It usually takes a month.