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.