Dual Citizenship China

Chinese citizenship is primarily based upon the principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood). China does not recognize dual citizenship. However, it is possible for someone to end up with Chinese dual citizenship under very limited circumstances. For example, someone born in China to at one Chinese parent and another non-Chinese parent has Chinese citizenship and may acquire another citizenship from the other parent. Also, someone could be born abroad to at least one Chinese parent who do not live abroad, and thus acquire Chinese citizenship from the Chinese parent and also acquire another citizenship by jus soli (right of the soil) in the country of birth.

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China Dual Citizenship

How can you acquire Chinese citizenship?

Citizenship By City-of-birth

CITIZENSHIP BY BIRTH

Those born in China to at least one Chinese parent acquire Chinese citizenship at birth.

Those born in China to stateless parents may also acquire Chinese citizenship at birth.

 
Citizenship By Descent

CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT

Those born abroad to at least one Chinese parent may be entitled to citizenship as long as the Chinese parent has not "settled" in the foreign country.

 
Citizenship By Naturalization

CITIZENSHIP BY NATURALIZATION

Although Chinese citizenship by naturalization is possible, it is known to be rather difficult to become naturalized. Those meeting one of the following requirements may apply for naturalization, although approval may be difficult to obtain:

  • you are close relatives of Chinese nationals;
  • you have settled in China;
  • you have other legitimate reasons.

Those that naturalize must renounce their previous citizenship.

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