A child born in China: getting the documents in order
There is no citizenship by birth here — but all the paperwork is still required
China follows the principle of blood, not soil: a child born here foreigners, does not obtain Chinese citizenship. However, they do receive Chinese birth certificate, which needs to be translated, legalise and convert into a Russian passport and personal esidence permit. That is exactly what we handle.
Who it suits. For those expecting a child in China. For those whose child has already been born but whose documents not gathered. And for those choosing between a public hospital and an international clinic.
What is included
- Choosing a hospital and reviewing the estimate: public — up to ¥15,000 for prenatal care and delivery, private and international — up to ¥80,000 for delivery alone
- Accompaniment with an interpreter at appointments and during childbirth
- Chinese birth certificate, translation and legalisation
- Russian foreign passport for the child through the consulate
- Residence permit for a child under family reunification and address registration
- ⚠️ We say it plainly: a child does not acquire Chinese citizenship here — there is no birthright citizenship
What the package does not include
Paid separately and directly, with no markup from us.
- The birth itself and hospital bills: all medical care is paid for foreigners in China, with no subsidies
- Health insurance
- Chinese citizenship: neither birth nor anything else grants it
- Promises of free childbirth: the elimination of costs from 2026 applies only to Chinese citizens
Russian nationals enter China visa-free for 30 days — from 15 September 2025, and the scheme has been extended through December 31, 2027. Entry is free, and that is precisely why people lose money here. The residence permit is a Chinese-style visa for residence — issued only to those who entered on a Z, X1, Q1, or S1 visa, and such a visa is obtained at a consulate abroad. Flying in ’scout things out and sort the paperwork on arrival’ won’t work: you’ll need to leave, to reapply and return. As for timelines, even Chinese agents themselves obtaining work status from abroad takes over three months procedures plus two months for documents and legalisation. We consider this calendar before you buy the first ticket, and we plan the route so that so that the trip is one, not three.
Choosing a hospital and cost estimate, interpreter at appointments and during delivery, birth certificate, Russian passport, and child’s residence permit.
Prices are in Chinese yuan and are all-inclusive — nothing is added on top. The dollar figure in brackets is for reference, based on a rate of $1 = ¥6.72. Chinese government fees are paid separately and directly: residence permit 400 ¥ for up to one year and 800 ¥ for one to three years, medical examination 480–500 ¥, permanent residence application 1,500 ¥. Russian consular legalisation costs approximately 8,540 ₽ per document. SVOY initial consultation — 600 ¥ ($89), credited in the cost of support. It is charged from the first minute: Chinese agencies offer a free call, but a free call is simply tory about services — and for that fee we analyse your situation and provide an itinerary with a calendar and budget.
Other points
Housing rental and purchase, documents, bank accounts and taxes, schooling, driving licence — 33 services in China, each has its own price.
Package «Having a baby and staying» · China
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The same package in another country
There is only one moment in life, but the documents, deadlines and costs are unique to each case: the rules are set by the country.