Conditions and requirements for naturalization in the United States

Legal Analysis: Naturalization applicants must be at least 18 years old. Foreigners under the age of 16 who have permanent residency in the United States, whose parents have acquired American citizenship, can automatically acquire American citizenship with their parents. However, children aged between 16 and 18 must apply for naturalization independently. If the child is under the age of 18, and one parent is an American citizen and the other parent is a foreigner, before the child reaches the age of 18, the parent with American citizenship can apply for naturalization on his behalf.

Legal basis: Article 9 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration. China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country.

China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise.

China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.