Do immigrants have to change their nationality?

Immigrants do not have to change their nationality. Immigrants usually get permanent residency in other countries first. The concept of permanent residency means continuing to hold China nationality, China passport and permanent residence visa of other countries, which means that you can freely enter and leave this country. After meeting certain conditions, if you want to join another country's nationality, you must give up your current China nationality and hold another country's passport. If they don't want to join another country's nationality, they can always keep their China nationality and then hold a permanent residence visa in another country.

When immigrants apply for a visa, they need to submit a valid passport, various documents related to the application reasons, fill in and submit a visa application form, and go to the embassy or consulate of the country to meet with officials. The embassy or consulate will submit the completed visa application form and necessary supporting materials to the domestic authorities for approval. After going to the national competent department for necessary examination, inform the embassy or consulate in the country of the examination and approval opinions, and pay the visa fee after handling.

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.