Hong Kong has received 1,805 cases naturalization applications in 2018, a figure that has jumped up 17% compared to that of previous year. These figures were released by HK immigration department.
Although renunciation cases, are small, there has been an increase in applications for renunciation, to 188 increase about 17.5% from the previous year.
Citizenship laws in China do not recognize dual citizenship for any chinese national
| 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Declaration of change of nationality cases received | 161 | 170 |
| Application for naturalisation as a Chinese national received | 1 534 | 1 805 |
| Application for renunciation of Chinese nationality received | 160 | 188 |
| Application for restoration of Chinese nationality received | 3 | 4 |
Any person who meets the requirements laid down in Articles 7 and 8 of the CNL can apply for naturalisation as a Chinese national.
Foreign nationals or stateless persons abiding China’s constitution and laws and who meet the following conditions may be naturalised as chinese national:
- Near relative who is a Chinese national with the right of abode in Hong Kong
- Right of abode in Hong Kong
- Habitual residence is in Hong Kong
- Principal members of your family (spouse and minor children) are in Hong Kong
- Reasonable income to support yourself and your family
- Paid taxes in accordance with the law
- Good character and sound mind
- Sufficient knowledge of the Chinese language
- Intention to continue to live in Hong Kong in case your naturalisation application is approved
- Other legitimate reasons
The Hong Kong passport is also one of the best asian travel documents in the world.
