Overview
China Police Clearance Certificate is evidence of one’s good character and a proof stating an individual doesn’t have a criminal record during his/her residence in China. It is also known as China Police Certificate or China Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
Who is required to obtain a Police Certificate?
Some individuals may need to obtain proof of no Conviction for following reasons:
- Applying for a visitor, student, or work visa.
- Applying for work permit, student permit, residence permit or permanent residence.
- Applying for residency or citizenship overseas.
How to get a police certificate in China?
Individuals should apply for a China Police Clearance Certificate at the local Public Security Bureau (PSB). Once the certificate has been obtained, individuals should then make an application to the Notary Public Office for a certificate based on the PSB police certificate.
Procedure of Getting Clearance Certificate
- STEP 1: Apply non-criminal record certificate at a Public Security Bureau. Normally this step takes about 3-5 business days.
- STEP 2: Submit the police certificate to Notary Public Office for a notarial certificate of Clearance Certificate.
Processing time for Non-Criminal Record
China Police Clearance Certificate is normally issued within 2-3 weeks.
Documents required for Non-Criminal Record certificate
1. Current passport and previous passport that contains pages with China visa, Chinese residence permit and China exit & entry stamps.
2. Copy of Temporary Residence Registration.
3. A Power of Attorney (POA) to nominate a representative to apply for China Police Clearance Certificate on your behalf.
Eligibility criteria for Police certificate
1. China Police Clearance Certificate is issued to foreigner who resides in China for more than 6 months with residence permit. Residence time with short-term visas will not be included in the certificate of clearance.
2. China Certificate of Clearance is issued to expats has no criminal conviction in China.
Please be noted that the original police certificate issued by Public Security Bureau will be retained by Notary Public Office. A notarial certificate of Clearance issued by Notary Public will be provided to you.
1. China Police Clearance Certificate issued by Public Security Bureau.
2. Notarial Certificate of No Criminal Convictions issued by local Notary Public Office.~ Name of documents
SAMPLE OF CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE
How to confirm the authenticity of a criminal record?
Individuals can verify the authenticity of the Notarial Police Certificates in the following ways:
- 1. Notarial certificates from some notary public offices bear two-dimensional code allows you to scan the code to check the authenticity. You may check the notarial certificate by input the verification code.
- 2. You may log in the Notary Public Office website to check the authenticity of the certificate with a specific code.
- 3. You may call the Notary Public Office to check the authenticity of the notarization. Name of applicant, date of birth of applicant, and serial number of the certificate shall be provided for verification.
Apostille and Legalization for Non-Criminal Record in China
Getting a document legalized or obtaining an apostille is sometimes required before you can use a China document abroad. Some foreign countries may require the China documents to be authenticated for acceptance in the foreign jurisdiction after you have obtained notarial certificate from China Notary Public.
To find out if your document requires authentication, confirm the requirements by contacting the authority requesting your document or the embassy, high commission, or consulate of the country where your document will be used.
It is worth mentioning that China has formally acceded to the Hague Convention in November 2023. Therefore, if a China Police Certificate is to be used in Hague Convention countries, the applicant needs to get the China Police Certificate apostilled. A Consular legalization certificate is needed for a China police certificate to be used in Non-Hague Convention countries.
How to Apostille the China Police Certificate
Take the China Police Certificate to the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or authorized Foreign Affairs Offices of local governments for apostille.
How to legalize China Police Certificate
• Take the China Police Certificate to Chinese Foreign Ministry or authorized Foreign Affairs Offices of local governments for authentication.
• Take authenticated China Police Certificate to corresponding Embassy/Consulate in China for legalization.
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