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Stay Permit - Foreign Infant Born in China

13 facts quoted from the official source

Stay permit for a foreign infant born in China, aligned with the parents' authorized stay.

Route type
Family
Can bring
parents
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Both Parents PassportsThe passports of both parents are required.
  • Foreign Infant Born In ChinaThe applicant must be a foreign infant born in China.
  • In Country ApplicationThe stay permit is applied for from within China.
  • Infant Birth CertificateThe infant's birth certificate is required.
  • Infant PassportThe infant's passport is required.
  • Local Exit Entry AuthorityThe competent local public-security exit-entry authority accepts the application.
Also stated by the source
  • Supporting documentsSupporting materials for the reason for stay are required.
Family

Who you can bring

parents
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Stay Permit Fee CnyThe published foreigner stay-permit fee is CNY 160.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Stay Matches ParentsThe infant's permitted stay may correspond to the parents' stay period.
  • Stay Permit Fee CnyThe published foreigner stay-permit fee is CNY 160.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing Working Days MaxThe acceptance and decision period may not exceed seven working days.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to China?
The official source states: Stay permit for a foreign infant born in China, aligned with the parents' authorized stay.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: parents.

Every answer is quoted from the official en.nia.gov.cn page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source en.nia.gov.cnLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this China government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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