Q1: Who can restore Chinese nationality?
Q1：哪些人可以恢复中国国籍？
Foreigners who have previously held Chinese nationality may apply for restoration of Chinese nationality with legitimate reasons. Before applying for the restoration of nationality, it is necessary to ensure that the domestic household registration has been cancelled and to hold proof of the cancellation of the household registration.
曾有过中国国籍的外国人，具有正当理由，可以申请恢复中国国籍。在办理恢复国籍前，要确保国内户口是已注销的状态，并持有户口注销的证明材料。
Q2: If you have already withdrawn from the UK and obtained a Chinese passport, will your UK status still be permanent residence?
Q2：如果已经退籍英国，拿到中国护照了，那英国身份还是永久居留吗？
No, if you withdraw your British citizenship, your permanent residency status will not be retained, and if you need a permanent residency status in the UK, you can reapply for it.不是的，如果退了英国国籍，那么永居身份将不会保留，且如果需要英国永居身份，可以重新申请办理。
Q3: What are the legitimate reasons in the application for voluntary restoration of Chinese nationality?
Q3：自愿恢复中国国籍的申请书中的正规理由是什么？
The applicant can write the following reasons. For example, there are better job development opportunities and employment prospects in China, there are direct family members in China who want family reunion, and children need to attend school in China.
申请人可写以下理由。比如在国内有更好的工作发展机会和就业前景、国内有直系亲属，想要亲人团聚，孩子需要在国内上学等原因。
Q4: Can I still apply for citizenship restoration if my relatives are no longer in China?
Q4：亲属都不在国内了，还能办理恢复国籍吗？
At present, the legal requirement is that relatives must be present in China to apply for the restoration of Chinese nationality. If there are no relatives present in China, applying for the restoration of Chinese nationality will have some difficulties, and local legal regulations should also be referred to.
目前法律规定要求是需要有亲属在国内才能申请恢复中国国籍，如无亲属在国内，那么申请恢复中国国籍会有一些难度，也要参考当地法律规定。
Q5: I want to apply for Chinese nationality for my child, but the child is born with a foreign nationality. Can I still restore Chinese nationality after reaching adulthood?
Q5：想给孩子申请中国国籍，但是孩子出生就是外国国籍，成年后还能恢复中国国籍吗？
It's not possible. The prerequisite for restoring Chinese nationality is that foreigners who were previously Chinese nationals cannot apply for permanent residency in China if they have always been foreigners.
不可以的。恢复中国国籍的前提是曾经是中国国籍的外国人，如果一直都是外国人身份，那么是不能申请的，可以办理外国人在中国永居。
Q6: How long does it take to issue a certificate of reinstatement?
Q6：签发复籍证明需要多久？
The time varies in different regions. Currently, based on the case time that has been processed, the summary is as follows: Guangzhou generally takes 4-6 months; 1-2 years in Beijing; 6-9 months in Shanghai.
各地时间不同，目前根据已办理过的案例时间，总结如下: 广州市一般4-6个月；北京市1-2年；上海市6-9个月。
Q7: I cancelled my household registration many years ago, but I can't find the necessary documents. How can I handle it?
Q7：多年以前注销了户口，但是材料找不到了，怎么办理？
The applicant can go to the local police station where the cancellation was made at the time to check the records and issue a new cancellation statement.
申请人可以到当时注销的当地派出所查询记录并重新开具注销户口声明。
Q8: Do I need to have Chinese permanent residency status to apply for restoration of Chinese nationality?
Q8：申请恢复中国国籍必须要有中国永居身份吗？
No, obtaining a Chinese permanent residence (green card) is not a prerequisite for applying for the restoration of Chinese nationality.
不是的，取得中国永居（绿卡）不是申请恢复中国国籍的前提条件。
Q9: What materials are required to restore Chinese nationality?
Q9：恢复中国国籍需要什么材料？
1) Nationality Application Form of the People's Republic of China;
1）中华人民共和国国籍申请表；
2) Applicant's photo;
2）申请人照片；
3) The applicant's valid passport;
3）申请人有效护照；
4) A written application and declaration for voluntary restoration of Chinese nationality or renunciation of foreign nationality;
4）自愿恢复中国国籍、放弃外国国籍的书面申请书及声明书；5) Proof that the applicant has previously held Chinese nationality;
5）申请人曾经具有过中国国籍的证明；6) Certificate of no criminal record abroad;
6）国外无犯罪记录证明；7) Certificate of no criminal record in China;
7）国内无犯罪记录证明；8) Proof of living security or proof of financial source:
8）生活保障证明或经济来源证明：9) For those who have settled in China, submit the "Foreigner's Permanent Residence Identity Card";
9）如已定居中国的提交《外国人永久居留身份证》；10) If the applicant has other legitimate reasons, they shall submit proof corresponding to the reasons for applying for the restoration of Chinese nationality.
10）申请人有其他正当理由的，提交与申请恢复中国国籍事由相应的证明。
