What is dual nationality?
Answer: Dual nationality is a way that allows a citizen to have two nationalities of both his motherland and another country at the same time.
Is dual nationality admitted in the world?
Answer: Many countries and regions in the world admit and respect the dual nationality, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada and Australia. Most countries do not think that a citizen will lose his nationality of his homeland if he succeeds in gaining another country's nationality.
Does China admit dual nationality?
Answer: China does not recognize dual nationality. The Article 3 of China Nationality Law holds that People's Republic of China will not admit the dual nationality of a Chinese citizen. Moreover, the Article 9 of China Nationality Law declares that as soon as a Chinese takes a foreign citizenship, he will automatically lose his Chinese citizenship.
Why does China refuse to recognize dual nationality？
Answer: There are mainly two reasons for China to set up a nationality regulation that is totally different from that of many other countries in the world.
First, Chinese Nationality Law has its special historical background. After the liberation of China in 1949, many doubts and troubles were caused in some countries especially those in Southeast Asia by a lot of overseas Chinese with dual nationality. It was a misunderstanding but did harm to the ties between China and some countries.
Second, unique nationality is in consideration of the loyalty of a citizen to his country and the administration of citizens. And it is easier for precise judgment in law cases.
Who can be regarded as a Chinese citizen?
Answer: Anyone having any of the following characteristics is regarded as a citizen of China:
1. Persons belonging to any of the nationalities in China;
2. Any person born in China whose parents are both Chinese nationals or one of whose parents is a Chinese national;
3. Any person born abroad whose parents are both Chinese nationals, or one parent who is a Chinese national;
4. Any person born in China whose parents are stateless, or of uncertain nationality, and have settled in China.
Is it easy to apply for a Chinese citizenship?
Answer: To be honest, it is quite hard to apply for a Chinese citizenship. However, if you want to stay in China for a long time, you can try to apply for an Aliens' Permanent Residence in China. As for the details, please refer to the official website: http://www.chinaembassy-fi.org/eng/lsfw/t415689.htm
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Travelers' Voices on Dual Nationality
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Nov. 12,2009 22:01 Reply
Mr.troubled(Hgds) said:
I am a Lebanese man married to a ukranian lady. we have been married for 7 years and living in nigeria. we have a son who recently turned 5 years old. she traveled to ukraine on vacation to visit her family, and after reaching she informed me that the embassy is not letting her travel back to lebanon with our son where i am waiting for them because they need our marriage to be registered in ukraine otherwise the law will not allow her to travel with our son. She said that this law is applied for children above 5 years of age. She asked me to send her a copy of my passport and our marriage certificate stamped by the nigerian embassy because she said those are the required documents to apply for a marriage cerificate in ukraine.
I'm having some problems with my wife and i am worried that maybe she is lying about this and just wants to register or marriage in ukraine because maybe she is planning to divorce me and wants to be entitled of rights, so my registering our marriage in ukraine i will have to abide by the ukrainian law.
maybe i am just paranoid.. I hope so..
PLEASE someone tell me.. is there such law regarding the child not being able to travel with his mother after he reaches 5 years of age unless the marriage is registered in ukraine?
PLEASE PLEASE someone help me..
Nov. 14,2009 20:48
Mr.peterchina(cn) replied:
You problem seems to be quite complicated, you'd better consult a lawyer, or post the question in the forum of the community:
http://community.travelchinaguide.com/
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Nov. 9,2009 09:23 Reply
Mrs.kathy(Philippines) said:
im oversea chinese.if i work in china ,can i apply for chinese residence id?how long? and how? and can i transfer my son citizenship? is there age limit? thank you. and GOD BLESS!
Nov. 9,2009 19:59
Mr.tina(cn) replied:
Hi，i think you can apply for a temperory residence certificate. Actually, you can see this site, here has the detailed information: http://www.chinaembassy-fi.org/eng/lsfw/t415689.htm
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Nov. 8,2009 20:44 Reply
Mr.wei(Australia) said:
We are Australia Citizen and have 2 children but my de facto husband have wife in China and 1 kid ( 17 years old ).And a fact he also hold Chinese Citizen !! How China Goverment find out about his break the rule??Will he be charged with dual Nationality?? and Bigamy ( married rule ) also he can got monthly payments from China Goverment !! is't so confused. Thank you
Nov. 9,2009 04:46
Mr.cindy(cn) replied:
Hi, if he join the nationality of australia, he is no longer a chinese. China does not admit dual nationality!
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Oct. 28,2009 20:58 Reply
Mr.clifford(philippines) said:
is it possible to apply dual citizen
my father born in Philippines who's grandparents are from china but his register as Philippines citizen but my Mom also who's parents are from China and she still holds Chinese Citizen but holds Aliens' Permanent Residence in Philippines , how do you see to my case.and what are my options. thanks
email me mayc2k2002@yahoo.com
Oct. 29,2009 05:09
Mr.rita(cn) replied:
Impossible. China does not admit dual nationality!
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Jul. 26,2009 18:15 Reply
Mr. Han(Australia) said:
How chinese Goverment knew someone got dual Nationality?? In rule and fact diferrent, people still dual Nationality.
Jul. 26,2009 21:54
Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Yes, A lof of people have dual nationality. But in rule, it is not allowed. China now has paid more attention on this issue and related regulations has made to prevent this phonomoneon. If the goverment discover that you have dual nationality, you will be fined. Actually, if you do not use the Chinese nationality any more, you may not be discoverd, but if you want to use it to enter China, most probably you will be discovered.
Oct. 20,2009 21:22
Ms.gio(america) replied:
if a child was born in phillipines but 1 parent is american & that child lived in phillipines until aduilt hood then moved 2 america do they have dual citizenship
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Oct. 16,2009 23:11 Reply
Mr.ANDYLSE(Malaysia) said:
My son ( 8 months old ) born in china and now he have dual nationality which are china & malaysia. I'm malaysian and my wife is china citizen, we married in malaysia and my son was born in china. Now we are stay in china - Nanjing. My problem is i can't bring my son back to malaysia by using his emergency cerfiticate issued from GuangZhou Malaysia Embassy cuz china goverment not issued me an exit permit travel to malaysia. If i want an exit permit for my son travel to malaysia i have to cancel my son china citizenship. What are the procedures if i want give up my son china citizenship?
Plz help....
Oct. 18,2009 01:08
Mr.ella(cn) replied:
If you apply for a malaysia citizenship for your son, then the china citizenship is invalid aumatically！
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Sep. 3,2009 06:46 Reply
Mrs.Christina(China) said:
I just got British citizenship, now appling British passport, do I need to inform Chinese Embassy in London for my situation, and also I bought apartment 5 years ago in the name of my Chinese passport, how do I do to change my title deed in the name of my English?
Many thanks
Sep. 5,2009 21:12
Mr.rita(cn) replied:
Hi, you'd better go to the chinese embassy in london and have a consult. It seems rather complicated.
Oct. 16,2009 07:48
Mrs.Qin(NL) replied:
Mrs. Christina,
Have you found the right answer for your question yet? I am in the same situation, I also need to find out what I should do with my home in China.
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Aug. 15,2009 05:57 Reply
Mr.morris(hong kong) said:
ive received a letter of my chinese nationals application ,they said i need to bring a letter that i give up my moroccan nationality and thats impossible as morocco doesnt accept u renounce ur moroccan nationality,any help pls
Aug. 15,2009 20:09
Mr.lina(cn) replied:
I am sorry to tell you that if you do not renounce your moroccan nationality, you can not become a chinese citizen.
Aug. 17,2009 19:58
Mr.morris(hong kong) replied:
thx mr lina,my wife is chinese my son is chinese,and hong kong is everything for me my job my friends ,im trying to renounce my nationality even the embassy of morocco they are playing with me,but i will insist thats my right to choose
9.
Jul. 30,2009 21:25 Reply
Ms.Lin(Australia) said:
Thank again Mr.Yina. Now all family member knew about this. He always play the games between us ( me and his wife ) never telling a truth.He tried to get them to come to Australia one by one. Now his daugther ( 16 old ) become a permanent resident Australia. I don't know what should i do with my 2 kids. Promised only promised. He not fulfill a promise I waiting for his promise more than 10 years until now he got his Austalian citezen. Please tell what should i do ?? Thank you
Aug. 1,2009 21:12
Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Hi, i am really sorry to hear that. I do not think he is the man worth your love. See now, he is an australia citizen and he makes his daugther an australia citizen too, you should know that he does not love you actually, he just want to make use of you. Just imagine that he will soon get his wife to australia, what can you do?
Do not believer him any more, i can tell that he is not a good man. He has no resposibility at all. I think it is you but not him who should take him into court. Iknow you may worry about that you will break with him in this way and your children will have no dad then. But believe me, this is the best way for you. Or, you will be more regret, and if your children know that his dad is such a person, they will not forgive him either. Wish you happy
YINA
Aug. 14,2009 12:04
Mr.M(Australia) replied:
Are you an Australian citizen. If he has lived with you in order to claim Australian citizenship, but not married you, then you should report him to Australian immigration authorities. It sounds as if he has used you to get Australian citizenship for himself so he can bring his other family to Australia. This is not really legal. He has duped the system. If you inform Australian immigration that you feel he has lied to you in order to gain citizenship for himself and his family, they can take action. What he's doing is both immoral and illegal.
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Jul. 25,2009 14:22 Reply
Mr.curwen(Uk) said:
My Wife Is a chinese national,with a chinese passport married to me (english) living in the UK.
I promised my wife, that when I retire, we can go to China to live out our life.
Can I get a Visa to stay in China for many years, or will I have to keep applying every several months.
Could I apply for Chinese Citizenship ?
Jul. 25,2009 20:41
Mr.ketty(cb) replied:
http://www.chinaembassy-fi.org/eng/lsfw/t415689.htm
see this webiste and you can get more information.
Aug. 14,2009 11:56
Mr.Gow(United Kingdom) replied:
Hi,
I recently married my Chinese wife and we are both going to live in Suzhou, after my wife completed her PhD in the UK. As your wife is a Chinese citizen, you can do the following. Apply for a tourist 'L' visa as normal. You will be given a one month tourist visa. Then, when you get to China, you can go to the Public Security Bureau of the city where your wife is from. Present your passport, tourist visa and translations and original of marriage certificate. You will then be given a 1 year multi entry tourist visa. This does NOT allow you to work in China and you do not qualify for residency. You'll have to renew this every year, but its no problem to do that.