In recent years, China's national and local governments have successively issued a series of policies to regulate the admission of international students to universities, and adjusted the qualifications of international students to study in Chinese institutions of higher learning. The policy states that, in addition to meeting the school's other eligibility requirements, applicants should also hold a valid foreign passport or proof of nationality and have physically lived in a foreign country for at least two of the last four years. However, for some foreign students in domestic high schools, especially those with two or one parent who is a Chinese citizen, if they do not meet the requirements of physical residence, how can they successfully enter Chinese institutions of higher learning?
近年来，中国国家和地方陆续出台了一系列规范国际学生入读高校的政策，对于国际学生在中国高等院校学习的资格进行了调整。这项政策规定，除了需要符合学校其他报名资格外，申请人还应持有有效的外国护照或国籍证明文件，并在最近4年内在外国实际居住2年以上。然而，对于在国内高中就读的一些外国籍学生，特别是那些父母双方或一方为中国公民的学生，如果不符合实际居住时间的规定，他们如何能够顺利进入中国高等学府进行学业呢？
Reform of higher education policy in China
中国高等教育政策变革
With the advancement of China's higher education internationalization, in order to better attract and manage international students, China has promulgated a series of policies, including adjusting the admission qualifications of international students in Chinese universities. These policies are designed to create a more open and inclusive academic environment and provide more learning opportunities for international students. In this context, there are also new opportunities for foreign students to develop in China's higher education sector.
随着中国高等教育国际化的推进，为了更好地吸引和管理国际学生，我国相继颁布了一系列政策，其中包括调整国际学生在中国高校的入学资格。这些政策的出台旨在营造更加开放、包容的学术环境，为国际学生提供更多学习机会。在这一背景下，对于外籍学生在中国高等教育领域的发展也有了新的机遇。
According
to current regulations, international students who want to study in a
Chinese university not only need to meet other registration
qualifications of the school, but also need to hold a valid foreign
passport or nationality proof document and have actually lived in a
foreign country for more than two years within the last four years.
This requirement is to ensure that students have a certain level of
international adaptability and background before coming to study in
China. However, for students who attend domestic high schools and
have two or one parent who is a Chinese citizen, they may struggle to
meet the rule. Therefore, exploring the convenience of foreign
children applying for permanent residence in China has become a topic
of concern.
按照现行规定，国际学生要进入中国高校学习，不仅需要符合学校的其他报名资格，还应持有有效的外国护照或国籍证明文件，并在最近4年内在外国实际居住2年以上。这一要求是为了确保学生在来华学习前已经具备一定的国际适应能力和背景。然而，对于那些在国内高中就读、父母双方或一方为中国公民的学生，他们可能难以满足这一规定。因此，探讨外籍子女申请中国永居的便利成为一个备受关注的话题。
The influence of China's permanent residence Policy on foreign children
中国永居政策对外籍子女的影响
The application of foreign children for permanent residence in China is not only an education issue, but also a complicated issue involving nationality and identity. First, we need to clarify the definition of foreign children and the conditions for applying for permanent residence in China. Although some people may think that a child is a foreign nationality as long as one or both parents are foreigners, in practice the determination of a child's nationality is strictly limited by Chinese nationality law.
外籍子女申请中国永居，并不仅仅是一个教育问题，更是一个涉及国籍身份的复杂议题。首先，我们需要明确外籍子女的定义和申请中国永居的条件。虽然一些人可能认为只要父母双方或一方是外国人，其子女就是外国籍，但实际上子女的国籍判定受到中国国籍法的严格限制。
According to the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China, a child can have Chinese nationality only if both parents or one of them is a Chinese citizen and the child is born in China. If both parents or one parent is a Chinese citizen and has settled in a foreign country, the child is born with foreign nationality and does not have Chinese nationality. After the completion of nationality verification and confirmation of foreign nationality, children who are under 18 years old and unmarried, and one or both parents are Chinese nationals or hold China permanent residence card, can apply for permanent residence in China and enjoy the convenience of education, travel and other aspects.
根据《中华人民共和国国籍法》的规定，只有在父母双方或一方是中国公民，子女出生在中国，才具有中国国籍。而如果父母双方或一方是中国公民并在外国定居，子女出生时即具有外国国籍，不具备中国国籍。在完成国籍审定并确认具有外国国籍后，满足未满18周岁且未婚，而父母一方或双方是中国国籍或持有中国永居卡的外籍人士，子女才能申请中国永居，享受教育、出行等方面的便利。
Convenience for foreign children applying for permanent residence
外籍子女申请永居的便利
After the foreign children successfully apply for permanent residence in China, they will enjoy a series of conveniences, covering education, travel, life and other aspects:
在外籍子女成功申请中国永居后，他们将享受到一系列便利，涵盖了教育、出行、生活等多个方面：
1. Indefinite leave
1. 无限期居留
Foreign children are not limited in their time of residence in China, and can freely enter and exit the Chinese border with valid passports and Permanent Residence permits for foreigners, without the need to apply for visas and other formalities. This provides them with more options and convenience, enabling them to plan their studies and lives more flexibly.
外籍子女在中国居留的时间不受限制，可以自由出入中国国境，凭有效护照和《外国人永久居留证》，无需另外办理签证等手续。这为他们提供了更多的选择和便利，使他们能够更加灵活地规划自己的学业和生活。
2. Educational convenience
2. 教育方面的便利
Foreign children in China have the right to attend school nearby, not only to take the Chinese college entrance examination, but also to apply for admission and transfer procedures at the education administrative department of their place of residence, and do not charge any fees other than those stipulated by the state. This provides them with more equitable and convenient access to school and helps them better integrate into the Chinese education system.
外籍子女在中国享有就近入学的权利，不仅可以参加中国高考，还可以在居住地教育行政部门办理入、转学手续，而且不收取国家规定以外的费用。这为他们提供了更加公平和方便的入学机会，有助于更好地融入中国的教育体系。
3. Convenient transportation
3. 交通出行的便利
Foreign children in the country
外籍子女在国
When taking planes, trains, ships and other means of transportation, you can handle the relevant boarding and ticket purchase procedures with the Foreigner Permanent Residence Permit. This provides them with a more convenient travel experience without too much red tape and makes it easier for them to integrate into Chinese social life.
内乘坐飞机、火车、轮船等交通工具时，可凭《外国人永久居留证》办理相关登机和购票手续。这为他们提供了更加便捷的出行体验，无需过多繁琐的手续，使他们更加方便地融入中国的社会生活。
4. Convenience of domestic life
4. 国内生活的便利
When foreign children stay in domestic hotels, they can go through the relevant check-in procedures with the Foreigner Permanent Residence Permit. This provides them with a smoother stay experience without the need for additional supporting documents, allowing them to better enjoy the domestic life services.
外籍子女在国内旅馆住宿时，可凭《外国人永久居留证》办理有关入住手续。这为他们提供了更加顺畅的住宿体验，无需额外的证明文件，使他们更好地享受国内的生活服务。
5. Facilitation of naturalization or restoration of nationality
5. 国籍加入或恢复的便利
Foreign children can also acquire or restore Chinese nationality under certain circumstances, and the public security department will provide a faster process in accordance with the relevant procedures. This provides them with more options and enables them to adjust their international identity more flexibly and better adapt to different life circumstances.
外籍子女还可以在特定情况下加入或恢复中国国籍，公安部门将按照有关手续，提供更快速的办理流程。这为他们提供了更多选择，使他们能够更灵活地调整自己的国际身份，更好地适应不同的生活环境。
In general, foreign children applying for permanent residence in China can not only provide them with a more stable legal status, but also bring convenience to their studies and life in many aspects. The implementation of this policy aims to promote the better integration of international students into Chinese society and promote the internationalization of China's higher education. However, in the actual application process, due to the complexity of determining the nationality of minor children, many overseas Chinese immigrants may face some challenges in applying for permanent residence in China for unmarried children under the age of 18. Therefore, while promoting internationalization, more detailed and improved policies are needed to ensure that foreign children can more smoothly integrate into China's higher education system and social life.
总体而言，外籍子女申请中国永居不仅能够为他们提供更加稳定的法律身份，还能在多个方面为他们的学业和生活带来便利。这一政策的实施旨在促进国际学生更好地融入中国社会，推动中国高等教育的国际化发展。然而，在实际申请过程中，由于未成年子女的国籍认定较为复杂，许多移民海外的华人可能在为未满18岁的未婚子女申请中国永居时面临一些挑战。因此，在推动国际化的同时，还需要更加细化和完善相关政策，以确保外籍子女能够更加顺利地融入中国的高等教育体系和社会生活。
