LarryC Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 The three of us are returning to China for the first time since my wife and step-daughter came to the US. We are visiting the family in Hunan with some time in Beijing. I am familiar with the Chinese Visa process for myself (a US Citizen), is anything needed for my Wife and Step-daughter ? They both have Chinese Passports and US Green-cards. Any trouble getting back into China, any things to consider for them to be able to leave China and re-enter the US ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4Racer Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 The three of us are returning to China for the first time since my wife and step-daughter came to the US. We are visiting the family in Hunan with some time in Beijing. I am familiar with the Chinese Visa process for myself (a US Citizen), is anything needed for my Wife and Step-daughter ? They both have Chinese Passports and US Green-cards. Any trouble getting back into China, any things to consider for them to be able to leave China and re-enter the US ? They will be fine with passports (for entry to China) and greencards (for return to US). Nothing else is needed. Just make sure plane tickets match their passport name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shutterbug Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 They will be fine with passports (for entry to China) and greencards (for return to US). Nothing else is needed. Just make sure plane tickets match their passport name. Yes, that is correct. When leaving the US, show their green cards to the airline employee at the gate, along with their Chinese passports - the passports mean no visa is needed, while the green cards tell the airline not to collect I-94 (because there is none). On the return trip, show the same documents while going through immigration check at the airport and they will be allowed to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 This is very helpful, thank you very much ! We are in a situation where my wife's name is different on the airline tickets /Green Card (her married name), and her passport (her maiden name). Is it as simple as bringing a copy of our marriage certificate or is more needed ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff n Jianli Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 No, you must change her name on the tickets. Call the airline and tell them the problem. They should be able to change the name but it will most likely cost you a couple hundred bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pommey Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 its normal for chinese to keep their family name once married (no such thing as a maiden name) also keeping her family name makes things really easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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