What are the specific steps and conditions for applying for China citizenship?

Foreigners or stateless persons who are willing to abide by the Constitution and laws of China and meet one of the following conditions may be granted China nationality upon application:

(a) close relatives of China people;

(2) Settle in China;

(3) There are other justifiable reasons.

Second, the steps

The organs that accept nationality applications are local municipal and county public security bureaus in China, and China's diplomatic representative offices and consular offices abroad. Applications for citizenship in China are examined and approved by People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Ministry of Public Security.

(1) Fill in the application form for naturalization as a People's Republic of China (PRC) citizen;

(2) Submit a written application for naturalization as a China citizen;

(3) Submit the corresponding supporting documents:

(1) copy of foreign passport;

(2) A copy of the foreigner's permanent residence permit;

(3) If one or both parents are children born to China citizens, relevant certificates of foreign nationality at the time of birth shall be provided.

(4) Other materials that the accepting organ considers relevant to the nationality application.

Extended data

To apply for China nationality, you need to pay attention to the following matters:

According to the Nationality Law of China, People's Republic of China (PRC) does not recognize dual citizenship of China citizens.

2. If the application for China citizenship is approved, China citizenship will be obtained; Those who have been approved to join China nationality shall not retain their foreign nationality.

3. China citizens who have settled in a foreign country will automatically lose their China nationality if they voluntarily join or acquire foreign nationality.

4. The acquisition, loss and restoration of China nationality must go through the application procedures. Persons under the age of 18 may apply on their behalf by their parents or other legal representatives.

National Immigration Bureau-Notes on Applying for China Nationality