Documents Required for Returning Overseas Chinese
Overseas Chinese returning to settle in China typically need proof of overseas residence, a police clearance certificate and kinship documents, sometimes also degree and marriage documents. All must be authenticated in the issuing country. Requirements vary by locality in China.
Key Points
- Core documents: residence proof, police clearance, kinship
- Authenticated in the issuing country
- Requirements vary by locality
- Degree documents can be used for Chinese credential verification
- A Chinese translation is required
Legal Basis
Chinese regulations on returning overseas Chinese; Hague Apostille Convention.