Originally Posted by jmlztravel

Thanks for your suggestions MSPeconomist and moyeung!

After thinking it over I’ve decided to apply for a second passport. I don’t think they’ll take away my other passport because I’ll be getting it expedited at the agency in LA. I’ll probably book travel for within two weeks and explain to them why I need it. I think it may be more complicated to get my long-stay French visa processed in the French consulate in HK.