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Asked by Yun from usa | Aug. 02, 2015 08:49

About:Visa Application for Children Born in US with Chinese Parents

China Passport, Travel Document or Visa for a 16-year-old?

My child was born in China and has Chinese passport. Before he turns 16 years old, his Chinese passport expired and we (parents) became naturalized American citizens.

Questions 1: What is the best option for my child when he visits/enters China after he turns 16?
a. His renewed Chinese passport and green card;
b. Newly applied US passport with Chinese visa;
c. Newly applied US passport and China Travel Document; or
d. Any other options?

Question 2:
a. What is the age limit for China Travel Document holders, 16, 18 or 21 years old?
b. How many years is the China Travel Document valid?

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Answered by Leo | Aug. 03, 2015 01:42

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Yun, your son has got the US passport, right? If so, he needs to apply for a Chinese entry permit with the US passport. When applying for it, his Chinese passport should be submitted to the consular office.

For children born abroad, they can get the PRC Travel Document before 12 years old. The Document is valid for two years. However, your son was born in China, so he cannot apply for the travel document.

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Answered by Yun | Aug. 03, 2015 06:18

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Leo, Thanks for your answer and for letting me know the Chinese entry permit. When applying the Chinese entry permit, does he have to do it in person at a Chinese Consulate or just mail the application?

Actually, because we do not know what the best option is, we have not applied a US passport for him. Is it easier for him to hold a Chinese passport with his green card when entering? Also, how old is he when he can enter Chinese with a US passport and a Chinese visa, not a Chinese entry permit. Thanks again.

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Answered by Leo | Aug. 04, 2015 01:44

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Hi, Yun. The mailed application is not acceptable. Your son should go to the consular office in person or ask someone to do it for you.

Is your son a naturalized US citizen? If yes, you have to get a US passport and PRC entry permit for it. If he is still a Chinese citizen, he can enter with China passport alone. By the way, the entry permit here is exactly the same as a visa.

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