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. . a7 Y Q, j% N1 D" H/ ]- s' c6 ?0 | ' M. `% I( c( G/ L. } BThey 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.