Does a Canadian child under three years of age need to get a visa to stay in China?

Question

The child is born in China to a parent that is Canadian. Then acquire Canadian citizenship. Got the Canadian passport as well afterwards. If want to come back to China after travel, does the child need to get a visa to come back to China?

Answer 1

Yes.

Answer 2

If the Child is born a Canadian Citizen then I would say yes

the Child would need a visa because he or she though

Chinese was born to Canadian parents.The child would

need a visa and possibly more documentation...consult

the Canadian Officials to be absolutely sure

Answer 3

maybe he can have the two citizenships

Answer 4

ask your embassy

Answer 5

may be he can have the two citizenships  or its better you ask your embassy......

Answer 6

I don't think its good for kids to have visa.

Answer 7

your child does not have a Chinese passport ?

China usually does not recognize dual citizenship

6. LOCAL LAWS AND CUSTOMS

Canadians of Chinese origin should be aware of serious personal security issues before travelling to China. There have been a number of recent cases of Canadian-Chinese dual nationals experiencing difficulties, even though they entered the People’s Republic of China using a Canadian passport.

Dual nationality is not recognized in China. Travellers should ensure that they are well informed regarding Chinese law as it relates to determination and loss of Chinese citizenship. Recognition of Canadian citizenship is not automatic.

According to the Consular Agreement between Canada and the People’s Republic of China, Chinese authorities should consider Canadian-Chinese dual nationals entering on a Canadian passport as a Canadian citizen. However, consular assistance has been denied to Chinese-Canadians even though they had entered on a Canadian passport. Canadian-Chinese dual nationals using Chinese travel documents to enter China, have and will be denied Canadian consular services.

It is important to note that Chinese authorities have and will refuse Canadian consular officials access to Canadians of Chinese origin who are detained in the People’s Republic of China.

Always use your Canadian passport

The Canadian government strongly encourages you to use your Canadian passport when travelling abroad, especially when entering the country of your second citizenship. Using your Canadian passport may provide the basis under which Canada can provide you with consular assistance if you run into difficulties. You should also obtain a visa, if that is required for entry by Canadian citizens, and always present yourself as a Canadian when dealing with local authorities.

yes ,your child will need a visa ,China does not recognize dual citizenships .......

please make sure you contact the Canadian governement before leaving ........

Answer 8

contact www.cic.gc.ca and www.international.gc.ca

china may have it's own rules and if both parents are canadians citizens now then the child can now be applied to become a cnd citizen pretty easy too.

call 1 800 O canada and ask.

Answer 9

no dum dum

Answer 10

The answer is simply yes.  If your child is a canadian citizen, they will need a passport and a visa to enter China.. There are no exceptions to this..