Restore Chinese nationality
适合人群
曾拥有中国国籍，后因各种原因加入外国国籍，如今基于特定缘由期望重新恢复中国国籍的人士，例如因早年留学、工作移民国外，现打算长期回国定居、发展事业或与国内亲属团聚的华人华侨。
Suitable crowd
People who once held Chinese nationality, later joined foreign nationalities for various reasons, and now wish to restore their Chinese nationality due to specific reasons. For example, overseas Chinese who emigrated abroad for study or work in their early years and now plan to return to China for long-term settlement, develop their careers, or reunite with their relatives in China.
办理条件
1. 曾经拥有中国国籍：需要提供曾具有中国国籍的证明。
2. 正当理由：需要有合理的理由申请恢复中国国籍。
3. 遵守中国法律：愿意遵守中国宪法和法律。
4. 生活保障：需要提供生活保障相应证明。
“正当理由” 涵盖：在国内有直系亲属需要照顾，如年迈父母在国内无人照料；在中国有重要产业或事业发展规划，长期居留国内对其事业推进至关重要；出于强烈的民族情感与文化认同，渴望回归祖国怀抱等。并且，被批准恢复中国国籍后，不得再保留外国国籍。
Application Conditions
1. Previously held Chinese nationality: Proof of having held Chinese nationality is required.
2. Justifiable reasons: There must be reasonable reasons for applying to resume Chinese nationality.
3. Comply with Chinese laws: Be willing to abide by the Constitution and laws of China.
4. Living security: Corresponding proof of living security needs to be provided.
"Justifiable reasons" include: Having immediate family members in China who need care, such as elderly parents with no one to take care of them in China; Having important industrial or business development plans in China, and long - term residence in China is crucial for the advancement of their business; Having a strong sense of national identity and cultural recognition, and eager to return to the embrace of the motherland, etc. Moreover, after being approved to resume Chinese nationality, foreign nationality shall not be retained.
申请材料
- 《恢复中华人民共和国国籍申请表》
- 曾具有中国国籍证明
- 外国入籍证书及入外国籍时所持的中国护照
- 外国护照及有效居留证件
- 生活保障相应证明
- 境外无刑事犯罪证明
- 申请人照片及回执
- 其他相关材料
Application materials
- "Application Form for Restoration of the Nationality of the People's Republic of China"
- Proof of having once held Chinese nationality
- Foreign naturalization certificate and the Chinese passport held at the time of naturalization in a foreign country
- Foreign passport and valid residence permit
- Corresponding proof of living security
- Proof of no criminal record overseas
- Photo of the applicant and receipt
- Other relevant materials
办理流程
1. 提交申请：向当地市、县公安局出入境管理部门提交申请材料。
未满 18 周岁的申请人应当由其父母或其他法定代理人代为申请。
2. 受理审核：受理机关审核材料，如需补正会通知申请人。
此过程可能涉及对申请人背景调查、与国内亲属关系核实等环节。
3. 审批：恢复中国国籍申请由公安部审批。
4. 制证：审批通过后，制作《中华人民共和国复籍证书》。
5. 退出外国籍：被批准恢复中国国籍后，应在6个月内办妥退出外国国籍手续，否则将撤销其复籍申请。
6. 落户：办妥退出外国籍手续后，到公安机关办理落户手续。
Application Process
1. Submit Application: Submit application materials to the exit - entry administration department of the local city or county public security bureau.
Applicants under 18 years old should be applied for by their parents or other legal representatives.
2. Acceptance and Review: The accepting authority reviews the materials. If supplementary materials are required, the applicant will be notified.
This process may involve background checks on the applicant, verification of kinship with domestic relatives, etc.
3. Approval: Applications for restoration of Chinese nationality are approved by the Ministry of Public Security.
4. Certificate Making: After the approval, the "Certificate of Restoration of Chinese Nationality of the People's Republic of China" is made.
5. Renounce Foreign Nationality: After being approved to restore Chinese nationality, the applicant should complete the formalities for renouncing foreign nationality within 6 months. Otherwise, the application for restoration of nationality will be revoked.
6. Reside Registration: After completing the formalities for renouncing foreign nationality, go to the public security organ to complete the residence registration procedures.
加入中国国籍
Which nationalities can undergo Hague Apostille?
第一个加入中国共产党和中国国籍的外国人：马海德
美国医学博士马海德在延安，他加入了中国共产党，为边区的医疗卫生建设做出重要贡献。1949年新中国成立，马海德如愿以偿的加入中国国籍，担任中央卫生部门的要职，为中国人民的健康事业忘我地工作着，直至生命的终结...
The first foreigner to join the Communist Party of China and acquire Chinese nationality: George Hatem.
George Hatem, an American medical doctor, was in Yan'an. He joined the Communist Party of China and made important contributions to the medical and health construction in the border areas.In 1949, when the People's Republic of China was founded,George Hatem fulfilled his wish and acquired Chinese nationality. He held important positions in the central health department and worked selflessly for the health cause of the Chinese people until the end of his life...
适合人群
主要为外国人或无国籍人，他们因与中国有紧密联系，如与中国公民结婚、在中国长期定居、对中国有突出贡献等，期望成为中国公民。包括在中国工作多年，已融入当地生活的外籍人士；与中国公民组建家庭，希望共同生活且认同中国文化、价值观的外国人等。
外国人或无国籍人，愿意遵守中国宪法和法律，并符合下列条件之一：
1. 中国人的近亲属
如中国公民的配偶、子女、父母、同胞兄弟姐妹等。
2. 定居在中国
通常要求在华有稳定住所、工作或生活来源，持续居住达到一定年限，具体时长各地执行标准有差异，一般建议至少连续居住 5 年以上。
3. 有其他正当理由
例如在科学、教育、文化、体育等领域为中国做出突出贡献，经相关部门认定；或者因特殊人道主义原因等。
Suitable Groups
Mainly foreigners or stateless persons who, due to their close ties with China, such as marrying a Chinese citizen, long - term residence in China, or making outstanding contributions to China, hope to become Chinese citizens. This includes foreign nationals who have worked in China for many years and have integrated into local life, as well as foreigners who have formed families with Chinese citizens, wish to live together, and identify with Chinese culture and values.
Foreigners or stateless persons who are willing to abide by the Constitution and laws of China and meet one of the following conditions:
1. Close relatives of Chinese people
Such as the spouse, children, parents, full - blooded brothers and sisters of Chinese citizens.
2. Settling in China
Generally, it is required to have a stable residence, work or source of livelihood in China, and have continuously lived for a certain number of years. The specific duration varies according to local implementation standards. It is generally recommended to have continuously lived for at least 5 years.
3. Having other justifiable reasons
For example, making outstanding contributions to China in fields such as science, education, culture, sports, etc., as recognized by relevant departments; or due to special humanitarian reasons, etc.
办理条件
1. 遵守中国法律：愿意遵守中国宪法和法律。
2. 符合法定条件：符合上述三种情况之一。
3. 生活保障：有稳定的生活来源和住所。
4. 无犯罪记录：需提供国内外无犯罪记录证明。
Handling conditions
1. Comply with Chinese laws: Be willing to abide by the Constitution and laws of China.
2. Meet legal requirements: Meet one of the above three situations.
3. Living security: Have a stable source of income and accommodation.
4. No criminal record: Provide certificates of no criminal record at home and abroad.
申请材料
- 《加入中华人民共和国国籍申请书》
- 外国护照复印件
- 外国人永久居留证复印件
- 如父母双方或一方为中国公民所生的子女，须提供本人出生时即具有外国国籍的相关证明
- 生活保障证明
- 国内外无犯罪记录证明
- 其他相关材料
Application materials
- Application Form for Naturalization as a Citizen of the People's Republic of China
- Copy of foreign passport
- Copy of the Foreigner's Permanent Residence Permit
- If the applicant is a child born to one or both Chinese citizen parents, relevant certificates proving that the applicant had foreign nationality at birth must be provided
- Proof of livelihood guarantee
- Certificates of no criminal record at home and abroad
- Other relevant materials
办理流程
1. 提交申请：向当地市、县公安局或中国驻外使领馆提交申请。
2. 受理审核：受理机关审核材料，如需补正会通知申请人。
3. 审批：加入中国国籍申请由公安部审批。
4. 制证：审批通过后，制作《中华人民共和国入籍证书》。
5. 退出外国籍：被批准加入中国国籍后，不得再保留外国国籍。
6. 落户：办妥退出外国籍手续后，到公安机关办理落户手续。
Application Process
1. Submit Application: Submit the application to the local city or county public security bureau or the Chinese embassy or consulate abroad.
2. Acceptance and Review: The accepting authority reviews the materials. If any corrections are needed, the applicant will be notified.
3. Approval: The application for naturalization as a Chinese citizen is approved by the Ministry of Public Security.
4. Certificate Making: After the approval, the "Certificate of Naturalization as a Chinese Citizen of the People's Republic of China" will be made.
5. Renunciation of Foreign Nationality: After being approved to join the Chinese nationality, the foreign nationality shall not be retained any longer.
6. Household Registration: After completing the formalities for renouncing foreign nationality, go to the public security organ to handle the household registration procedures.
退出中国国籍
Which nationalities can undergo Hague Apostille?
适合人群
中国公民具有下列条件之一的，可以经申请批准退出中国国籍：
1. 外国人的近亲属
2. 定居在外国的
3. 有其他正当理由
主要是定居在外国，或与外国人结婚等有实际需求，且权衡利弊后决定放弃中国国籍的中国公民。比如长期在国外工作、生活，已获得外国永久居留权或加入外国国籍，打算彻底融入当地社会体系的人士；与外国人结婚后，基于家庭整体规划及外国国籍所在国政策要求，需要退出中国国籍的人群。但需要注意的是，国家工作人员和现役军人不得退出中国国籍。
Suitable groups
Chinese citizens who meet one of the following conditions may apply for approval to renounce Chinese nationality:
1. Close relatives of foreigners.
2. Reside permanently in a foreign country.
3. Have other justifiable reasons.
It mainly refers to Chinese citizens who have settled in a foreign country, married a foreigner, etc., have actual needs, and decide to give up Chinese nationality after weighing the pros and cons. For example, people who have worked and lived abroad for a long time, have obtained permanent residency in a foreign country or joined a foreign nationality, and plan to fully integrate into the local social system; those who, after marrying a foreigner, need to renounce Chinese nationality based on the overall family plan and the policy requirements of the country of the foreign nationality. However, it should be noted that, State functionaries and active-duty military personnel are not allowed to renounce Chinese nationality.
办理条件
1. 符合法定条件：符合上述三种情况之一。
2. 已获外国国籍或永久居留权：需提供外国护照或外国永久居留证明。
3. 非限制人员：非国家工作人员和现役军人。
Handling conditions
1. Meet the legal requirements: Meet one of the above three situations.
2. Have obtained foreign nationality or permanent residency: Need to provide a foreign passport or foreign permanent residence certificate.
3. Non-restricted personnel: Not national staff and active-duty military personnel.
申请材料
- 《退出中国国籍申请表》
- 申请人自愿退出中国国籍的书面申明
- 中国身份证、户口本（如有）
- 外国护照或外国永久居留证明
- 申请人与外国籍近亲属的关系证明
- 其他相关材料
Application materials
- "Application Form for Renunciation of Chinese Nationality"
- A written statement of the applicant's voluntary renunciation of Chinese nationality
- Chinese ID card, household register (if any)
- Foreign passport or foreign permanent residence certificate
- Proof of the relationship between the applicant and foreign national relatives
- Other relevant materials
办理流程
1. 提交申请：向本人或父母的户口所在地出入境管理机构或驻外使、领馆申请。
2. 受理审核：受理机关审核材料，如需补正会通知申请人。
3. 审批：退出中国国籍申请由公安部审批。
4. 制证：审批通过后，制作《中华人民共和国退籍证书》。
5. 注销户籍：持退籍证书和《注销户籍通知书》到原户籍所在地公安机关办理注销户籍手续。
Application Process
1. Submit Application: Apply to the exit-entry administration agency at the place of one's own or one's parents' household registration, or to the embassy or consulate abroad.
2. Acceptance and Review: The accepting authority reviews the materials. If corrections are needed, the applicant will be notified.
3. Approval: Applications for renouncing Chinese nationality are approved by the Ministry of Public Security.
4. Certificate Making: After the approval, the "Certificate of Renunciation of Chinese Nationality" is made.
5. Household Registration Cancellation: Go to the local public security organ at the original household registration place with the certificate of renunciation and the "Notice of Household Registration Cancellation" to complete the household registration cancellation procedures.
办理注意事项：Precautions for handling
1. 审批机关：加入、退出和恢复中国国籍的申请，均由中华人民共和国公安部审批。
2. 办理时限：一般情况下，办理时限为55个工作日，但具体时间可能因个案而异。
3. 费用：
- 国籍申请手续费：50元/人
- 加入中国国籍证书：200元/证
- 恢复中国国籍证书：200元/证
- 退出中国国籍证书：200元/证
4. 材料要求：所有外文材料需经中国驻该国使、领馆认证，并提供中文翻译件。
5. 不承认双重国籍：中国不承认双重国籍，被批准加入或恢复中国国籍后，不得再保留外国国籍。
1. Approval authority: Applications for joining, quitting, and resuming Chinese nationality shall all be approved by the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China.
2. Processing time limit: Under normal circumstances, the processing time limit is 55 working days, but the specific time may vary depending on individual cases.
3. Fees:
- Nationality application handling fee: 50 yuan per person
- Certificate of joining Chinese nationality: 200 yuan per certificate
- Certificate of resuming Chinese nationality: 200 yuan per certificate
- Certificate of quitting Chinese nationality: 200 yuan per certificate
4. Material requirements: All foreign-language materials shall be authenticated by the Chinese embassy or consulate in the country and a Chinese translation shall be provided.
5. Non-recognition of dual nationality: China does not recognize dual nationality. After being approved to join or resume Chinese nationality, foreign nationality shall no longer be retained.
国籍冲突问题
Which nationalities can undergo Hague Apostille?
对于出生在外国且出生地国家采用出生地主义原则（如美国、加拿大等）的儿童，如果父母双方或一方为中国公民且无海外永居，可能会出现国籍冲突问题。这种情况下，儿童可能需要申请《旅行证》或《出入境通行证》出入境中国。
For children born abroad in countries that adopt the principle of jus soli (such as the United States, Canada, etc.), if both or one of their parents is a Chinese citizen, a nationality conflict may occur. In such cases, children may need to apply for a "Travel Permit" or an "Entry-Exit Permit" to enter or exit China.
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国籍处理涉及诸多法律条款与复杂流程，不同地区在执行细节上可能存在差异。若您在恢复中国籍、加入中国籍或退出中国籍过程中有任何疑问，欢迎咨询中创侨智。> 注意：本文提供的信息仅供参考，具体办理要求和流程可能因地区和政策变化而有所不同。建议在办理前向当地公安机关出入境管理部门或专业咨询机构咨询最新政策和要求。
总而言之，中国国籍事务的处理是一个严肃且复杂的法律过程，涉及加入、恢复和退出三种情况。每种情况都有其特定的适用人群、办理条件和流程。如果您正在考虑处理国籍事务，建议您充分了解相关政策和要求，并在必要时寻求专业机构的帮助，以确保办理过程顺利无误。
The handling of nationality involves numerous legal provisions and complex procedures. There may be differences in the implementation details in different regions. If you have any questions during the process of restoring Chinese nationality, joining Chinese nationality, or renouncing Chinese nationality, you are welcome to consult OTGEO.
> Note: The information provided in this article is for reference only. The specific handling requirements and procedures may vary due to regional and policy changes. It is recommended to consult the local exit and entry administration department of the public security organ or a professional consulting agency for the latest policies and requirements before handling.
In conclusion, the handling of Chinese nationality affairs is a serious and complex legal process, involving three situations: joining, restoring, and renouncing. Each situation has its specific applicable groups, handling conditions, and procedures. If you are considering handling nationality affairs, it is recommended that you fully understand the relevant policies and requirements ad seek the help of a professional institution when necessary to ensure the smooth and error-free handling process.