US Citizen Born In China

[frank1538]

In certain instances, a child born in China to a US citizen will have filed a CRBA (Consular Report Birth Abroad) and will have both US and Chinese passports.

 

In such instances, if the child is now in the US and returns to China, can the child use either his/her Chinese or American passport for travel between the two countries? Some people would prefer to use the Chinese passport for entry into China to avoid issues related to the duration of stay normally associated with Chinese tourist visas and visa extensions.

 

If a Chinese passport is used, will the child need a visa or other documentation in his/her American passport to re-enter the US? IF so, what steps should the child/parent take?

[USCONGUZ]

For a child who has both a US and a Chinese passport, if it is the first time for the child to exit China, they will need to come to the Consulate's American Citizen Services Unit (ACS) to make arrangements for a "pro forma" visa. If the child has already been to the US and is now traveling to China, the child should use the US passport when entering and exiting China.