Certificate of Family Relationship: Document to prove parent-child relationship in China

The household register in the People's Republic of China, known as the household registration book, contains the birthdates, birthplaces, ethnicities, nationalities, and other information of all family members, similar to Japan's resident registration. Therefore, it is not suitable for proving parent-child relationships in cases such as family stays or specific activity visa (Type 34).

In order to prove parent-child relationships in China, a kinship relationship certificate is required. The kinship relationship certificate is a type of certificate issued by Chinese authorities to prove family relationships such as parent-child or siblings.

To obtain a kinship relationship certificate, you must apply directly to the Chinese authorities in China. If you are applying while residing in Japan, you can either travel to China and apply in person or have a relative in China apply on your behalf.