The disability certificate has a validity period, do not ignore it when planning a trip

When traveling or visiting relatives and friends, a valid disability certificate can save us a lot of trouble and enjoy more convenience. But many friends don’t know that the disability certificate is not permanently valid, and the validity period and policy basis of different certificates are also different. Today, I will explain the validity period, certificate renewal process, and travel benefits for everyone at once. You must read it before traveling to avoid affecting your itinerary due to expired certificates.

Disabled friends who plan to travel, please note that the disability certificate has a validity period. Do not let the expiration of the certificate affect your travel benefits. The People's Republic of China Disability Certificateis issued by the Disabled Persons' Federation for a unified period of validity of 10 years. According to the provisions of Article 19 of the "Management Measures for the Disabled Person's Certificate of the People's Republic of China", it can be exchanged for free at the approved Disabled Persons' Federation. According to Article 14 of the "Disability Pension Management Measures", Disability Pension Certificate ( Disabled military personnel, disabled people's policemen, etc.) The validity period is divided by age, 5 years for those under 15 years old, 10 years for those between 16 and 25 years old, 20 years for those between 26 and 45 years old, and long-term validity for those over 46 years old. You can pay attention to the expiration date according to the type of certificate and plan in advance.

It is very convenient to renew the certificate. The disabled person’s certificate can be applied within 9 months after the validity period. The China Disabled Persons' Federation information service platform and provincial government service platform can apply online, or go to the window of the county-level Disabled Persons' Federation or government service center in the place of household registration or residence. Just bring the old certificate, ID card and recent bare-headed photo. In some cases, you need to go to a designated institution for disability assessment. After the new certificate is issued, the old certificate will be recycled and destroyed by the Disabled Persons' Federation.

Traveling with a certificate can enjoy many practical conveniences. Public transportation such as city buses, subways, and ferries can be used for free or at half price. You can bring wheelchairs, guide sticks and other assistive devices for free. Some cities support discounts for one accompanying companion. You can enjoy half price for long-distance tickets such as train hard seats. There are barrier-free green channels at stations and airports, and you can reserve free wheelchairs and dedicated guidance services. Vouchers for most state-owned scenic spots and museums across the country provide free admission or discounts, and priority registration for medical treatment. The electronic disability certificate has the same validity as the physical certificate and can be used conveniently by scanning the code.

When you go out, you will feel more at ease if your ID is valid. Only by checking the validity period of the disability certificate in advance and completing the replacement procedures in time can you enjoy various convenient policies with peace of mind. I wish every friend a smooth trip and a safe journey.