If I live abroad, will my account be cancelled?

Recently, a post "China people with green cards will be forced to cancel their accounts" has attracted a lot of attention. So what's going on? Come and have a look with me.

The post quoted the "Shanghai Release" announcement that Shanghai will implement a new account management policy from May 1 2065438, and the policy specifically mentions that those who settle abroad must cancel their accounts. If the account is not cancelled voluntarily within one month, it will be cancelled by the public security organ.

This news has attracted attention in overseas Chinese circles. Some netizens commented: "If I cancel my account, will I lose my China nationality?" ? Although he has settled overseas, he has not obtained the nationality of other countries. Isn't this a stateless person "

Does canceling your account mean losing your nationality? The reporter learned that hukou is a means of population management for people living in China, which is characterized by holding ID cards and household registration books; Nationality is the basis of China's diplomatic protection for people with nationality, which is characterized by holding passports. Accordingly, "cancellation of household registration" is not the same as "loss of nationality".

Late at night on March 2 1 day, the Population Office of Shanghai Public Security Bureau made an interpretation on the issues related to Article 46 of the New Regulations on the Administration of Permanent Accounts in Shanghai, which will be implemented on May 2 1 day.

Q: Is this rule new?

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As early as 2003, the Ministry of Public Security promulgated and implemented 30 measures to facilitate the people and benefit the people, clearly stipulating that people who have been abroad for more than 1 year shall not cancel their accounts, but those who have settled abroad shall cancel their accounts. In 2005, 2008, 20 10, and 20 15, the Regulations on the Administration of Permanent Residence in Shanghai all stipulated that those who settled abroad should cancel their accounts. /kloc-Article 46 of the new regulation, which came into effect from October to May, refines the operation process on the basis of the original regulation.

Q: According to Article 46, who needs to cancel the account?

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Persons who have settled abroad or joined foreign nationalities need to cancel their household registration. Those who have not settled abroad for a long time do not belong to those who should cancel their accounts as mentioned in these Provisions.

Q: How can people who have settled abroad or joined a foreign nationality cancel their accounts?

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The above-mentioned personnel cancel their accounts, and provide foreign passports for those who join foreign nationality according to their own application; People who go abroad to settle down need to provide foreign visas including immigration, settlement, obtaining foreign residency and other reasons. The above two types of personnel are required to provide their identity certificates and household registration books. If it is necessary for others to handle it, a lawyer or notary must be entrusted to handle it. The agent also needs to provide identification.

Q: How can the public security organs cancel the accounts of people who have settled abroad without taking the initiative to apply for cancellation?

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After investigation, the public security organ can only cancel the account if it has obtained the visa issued by the country where I live, including the reasons for immigration, settlement and permanent residence, and the fact that I have lived and lived in a foreign country for a long time.

Q: Can I resume my account after going abroad for cancellation?

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Overseas personnel who cancel their accounts and return to China to settle down can resume their accounts. Among them, those with overseas Chinese status shall be examined and approved by the Municipal Overseas Chinese Affairs Office; Those who do not have the status of overseas Chinese shall be examined and approved by the exit-entry administration department of the Municipal Public Security Bureau.