Dual Nationality?
Apr 3, 2012, 1:17 am
#31
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This statement is not always true.
In case of British Citizen, only applicable to those Chinese Nationals who acquired British Citizenship in HK through the “British Nationality Selection Scheme”.
For other countries, it depends on the specific consular agreement between the individual country and China.
In all cases except for the special category of British Citizen stated above, the pre-requisite is to enter China with the foreign passport, not HRP.
In case of British Citizen, only applicable to those Chinese Nationals who acquired British Citizenship in HK through the “British Nationality Selection Scheme”.
For other countries, it depends on the specific consular agreement between the individual country and China.
In all cases except for the special category of British Citizen stated above, the pre-requisite is to enter China with the foreign passport, not HRP.
The pre-requisite for BC is to get a visa.
So the practical difference has nothing to do with travel/entry/exit. It only matters if you get into legal situations such as getting arrested. If the Chinese government investigates and finds out you're part of the scheme then you're not entitled to UK consular assistance. Am I right?
Apr 3, 2012, 6:00 am
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Apr 3, 2012, 7:30 am
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It has nothing to do with BNSS. If you are eligible for a HRP, you are in fact a Chinese citizen (even you may be a BC through various sources).
The pre-requisite for BC is to get a visa.
Basically, if the Chinese government can prove you are in fact a Chinese citizen, you are doomed.
The pre-requisite for BC is to get a visa.
Basically, if the Chinese government can prove you are in fact a Chinese citizen, you are doomed.
The answer is that it depends on the specific consular agreement between the foreign country and China.
As an example, this notice is posted at the Canadian Foreign Affairs and International Trade's web site:
"Dual citizenship is not legally recognized, which may limit the ability of Canadian officials to provide consular services. You should travel using your Canadian passport and present yourself as Canadian to foreign authorities at all times. Consult our publication entitled Dual Citizenship: What You Need to Know for more information.
Canadian citizens using non-Canadian travel documents to enter mainland China have been and will be denied access to Canadian consular services by Chinese authorities."
The message is quite clear.
For British Citizen, my understanding is that those Chinese national who acquired the British Citizen status through the British Nationality Selection Scheme will not be entitled to UK consular protection and assistance whilst in HKSAR and China, even if they enter HKSAR and China with their UK passports.
Apr 3, 2012, 1:44 pm
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Apr 4, 2012, 8:19 am
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I personally rely on the “consular protection and assistance” as an emergency back up in addition to travel insurance in case of a serious accident, sudden illness, emergency evacuation necessitated by natural disaster, unanticipated civil disturbance, SARS or the like. In those cases, China will likely co-operate with the foreign consular officials to facilitate assistance. Anything else, don’t expect too much especially if you’re involved in a commercial dispute with a local or criminally charged.
In order to “ensure entitlement” to such consular services, one needs to incur the cost to obtain a China visa to enter the country with one’s foreign passport.
In order to “ensure entitlement” to such consular services, one needs to incur the cost to obtain a China visa to enter the country with one’s foreign passport.
Apr 4, 2012, 10:25 pm
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I personally rely on the “consular protection and assistance” as an emergency back up in addition to travel insurance in case of a serious accident, sudden illness, emergency evacuation necessitated by natural disaster, unanticipated civil disturbance, SARS or the like. In those cases, China will likely co-operate with the foreign consular officials to facilitate assistance. Anything else, don’t expect too much especially if you’re involved in a commercial dispute with a local or criminally charged.
In order to “ensure entitlement” to such consular services, one needs to incur the cost to obtain a China visa to enter the country with one’s foreign passport.
In order to “ensure entitlement” to such consular services, one needs to incur the cost to obtain a China visa to enter the country with one’s foreign passport.