Divorce

Thank you for your message. This is a common issue in China, and it is usually resolvable. Even though your marriage was registered under your old passport number, you can still prove that you are the same person by providing official documentation linking your old passport to your new one. Chinese authorities generally focus on continuity of identity rather than the passport number itself.

The usual solution is to obtain a notarized declaration or certificate of identity from your home country’s embassy or consulate in China (or from the issuing authority), confirming that both passport numbers belong to the same person. In some cases, a notarized and legalized affidavit, along with copies of both passports (old and new), is sufficient. Once prepared, these documents can be translated into Chinese and used for the divorce process, whether administrative or court-based. We can guide you on the exact documents required and the proper notarization and legalization steps based on where you will file for divorce in China.

Sincerely,

Ascendance International Consulting