🇨🇳 China · Naturalisation
Restoration of Chinese Nationality — Nationality Law Art 13 — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €26 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147458/c155976/content.html.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Age range
“Article 14 ... Applications of persons under the age of 18 may be filed on their behalf by their parents or other legal representatives.”
https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147458/c155976/content.html · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147458/c155976/content.html · verified 2026-06-08
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.