Birthactive
Citizenship at birth through a Chinese parent
Birth to a Chinese parent generally creates Chinese nationality. The PRC does not recognize dual nationality for Chinese nationals.
Citizenship routes
Ancestryreviewed
Naturalizationreviewed
Birthreviewed
Investmentreviewed
Ancestryactive
Chinese nationality through a Chinese parent
A child of a Chinese national parent is Chinese under the Nationality Law, subject to rules for births abroad where the parent has settled abroad and acquired foreign nationality.
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization as a Chinese national
Foreign nationals or stateless persons may apply if they are near relatives of Chinese nationals, have settled in China, or have other legitimate reasons, and are willing to abide by the Constitution and laws. Approved naturalizers must not retain foreign nationality. Grant is discretionary and uncommon.
Residence & settlement
Permanent residence for direct investors (2004 Measures)
Foreigners with direct, stable investment in China and good tax records for three consecutive years may apply for permanent residence under the 2004 Measures for the Administration of Examination and Approval of Foreigners' Permanent Residence.
from USD 500,000
Sources: NIA — Guidelines for Approval of Foreign Nationals' Eligibility for Permanent Residence in China
Driving licence
Where a licence connected to China can be exchanged, based on mapped official lists. Search every issuing country.
Licence issued in China
5 mapped destinations- FranceNo tests requiredOfficial exchange list
- Hong KongNo tests requiredOfficial exchange list
- SingaporeTheory test requiredOfficial exchange list
- TaiwanNo tests requiredOfficial exchange list
- United Arab Emirates — Dubai (RTA)No tests requiredOfficial exchange list
Exchange normally requires residence in the destination and replaces the original licence. The official authority still decides validity, deadlines, classes, and any extra checks.