Overview
Dongguan is a city situated in the Guangdong province of China. It is a popular destination for expats due to its thriving economy and a vast range of job opportunities. However, when it comes to obtaining a visa residence in another country, expats in Dongguan may find themselves requiring a police certificate.
A police certificate, also known as a certificate of good conduct or a background check, is an official document that provides evidence of one’s criminal history, or lack thereof. This document is typically required for visa applications, foreign residency, and job opportunities in other countries. For expats who have lived in Dongguan, China, and want to move abroad, a police certificate may be required to obtain a residency permit or a visa. A Dongguan police certificate is issued by the Public Security Bureau (PSB), and it verifies that the person has no criminal record in Dongguan.
The Dongguan non-criminal record certificate only means that the applicant has no criminal record during his or her stay in Dongguan. Under normal circumstances, the Dongguan non-criminal record certificate must be notarized when used in overseas countries, and the notarization of Dongguan non-criminal record certificate is issued by the Dongguan Notary Public Office. The notarial certificate contains notarized pages in Chinese as well as notarized pages translated into foreign languages.
Who is required to obtain a Dongguan Police Certificate?
Expats who have lived in Dongguan for more than 6 months and have a residence permit in Dongguan before they can apply for a non-criminal record certificate in Dongguan. Generally, foreigners holding Z (work), X1 (study), or J1 (journalist) visa will have a residence permit in Dongguan and can apply for a Dongguan non-criminal record certificate.
How to get a Police Certificate in Dongguan?
The non-criminal record in Dongguan is issued by the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Dongguan Municipal Public Security Bureau. The Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Dongguan Municipal Public Security Bureau requires foreign nationals to have lived in Dongguan for more than 6 consecutive months before they can apply for a Dongguan non-criminal record certificate. The Dongguan non-criminal record certificate can be used to deal with work, immigration, visas, enrollment, and other matters in a third country.
Procedure of Obtaining Dongguan Non-Criminal Record Certificate
STEP 1. Submit required documents to Dongguan Public Security Bureau Entry-Exit Reception Hall for review.
STEP 2. Dongguan Public Security Bureau Entry-Exit Reception Hall conducts criminal record check. If applicant has criminal record, the Non-criminal Record Certificate is unobtainable.
STEP 3. Submit Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate to Notary Public Office in Dongguan.
STEP 4. Notary Public Office issues Dongguan Notarial Certificate of Non-criminal Record.
How long does it take to apply for a Non-Criminal Record application in Dongguan?
After submitting the application, it takes approximately five to seven working days for the police to review the case and release the certificate. If there are any issues found that require further review, the applicant will be notified by phone or email. If the certificate is successful, the applicant can pick it up in person or nominate a representative to pick it up.
After obtaining the Dongguan Police Certificate from Dongguan Exit-Entry Administration Bureau, you may make an application to notary public office for a notarial certificate. Processing time for the notarial Dongguan Police Certificate is seven working days, excluding mailing time.
It is important to note that the application process for a police certificate in Dongguan can take several weeks and may require the individual to provide additional information or documentation. Therefore, foreign nationals seeking a police certificate in Dongguan should plan accordingly and allow adequate time for the application to be processed.
If the applicant cannot come to China to apply, can he/she authorize a representative to apply for Dongguan Police Certificate?
Most Chinese cities allow a representative to apply for a China Police Certificate. Applicants are required to provide a power of attorney (POA) to nominate a representative to apply for a Police Clearance Certificate. Each city has different requirements for power of attorney. If you cannot come to Dongguan to apply, a signed letter of authority for third party application is required. You must provide a written consent if you need someone other than you to deal with your application on your behalf.
Documents checklist for request of Police Clearance Certificate
1. Original new passport and old passport.
You will be required to bring the original passports at the Public Security Bureau. Or you may ask a third party to present in person with your old passport and new passports to make application where written consent applies.
2. Scanned copy of Residence Registration Form(optional).
Residence Registration Form is the form that you filled upon your arrival in China within 24 hours. If you currently reside in Dongguan, it is required documents for request of Dongguan Police Certificate. Whereas it is optional supporting document if live abroad currently.
3. Signed letter of authority for third party application.
You must provide a written consent if you need someone other than you to deal with your application on your behalf. It needs to be signed by the applicant. Thumbprints should be printed on the POA with red ink.
Does the Dongguan Non-Criminal Record Certificate cover all of China?
There is no national issuing authority of China Police Certificate covering the whole China. Applicants should apply for Dongguan Police Certificate at the Entry-Exit Reception Hall for foreigners of Dongguan Public Security Bureau. Dongguan Public Security Bureau Entry-Exit Reception Hall is located at No.191 West Dongcheng Road.
Dongguan Police Certificate only certifies that applicant has no criminal record during living in Dongguan not the whole China.
If you are unable to obtain a Dongguan Police Clearance, we will help you as follows:
In some cases, the applicant cannot obtain a Dongguan police certificate or cannot obtain a police certificate covering all the period of residence in Dongguan.
Reasons for the failure to apply for a Dongguan Police Clearance:
1. Stay in Dongguan for no more than 6 months.
2. The temporary residence registration was not registered during the period of residence in Dongguan.
3. Have a criminal record while living in Dongguan.
Immigration/employment authorities in some foreign countries may be exempt from submitting overseas police certificates. To apply for the exemption, we can provide a declaration letter from our company explaining why the police certificate cannot be obtained.
Dongguan Police Certificate that you obtain
Names of documents to obtain:
1. Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate issued by Dongguan Public Security Bureau.
2. Notarial Certificate of No Criminal Convictions issued by Dongguan Notary Public Office.
Please be noted that the original police certificate issued by Dongguan Public Security Bureau will be retained by Dongguan Notary Public Office. A notarial certificate of Clearance issued by Notary Public will be provided to you.
Sample of Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate
How to confirm the authenticity of a criminal record in Dongguan?
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.
Obtaining a Dongguan police certificate is a crucial step for expats who wish to apply for a residency permit or a visa in another country. It is necessary to verify that the individual has no criminal record in Dongguan, and it can be obtained by applying to the PSB. By following the necessary steps, expats can successfully obtain a Dongguan police certificate and move forward with their international plans.
Apostille and Legalization for Non-Criminal Record in Dongguan
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 Dongguan Police Certificate is to be used in Hague Convention countries, the applicant needs to get the Dongguan Police Certificate apostilled. A Consular legalization certificate is needed for a Dongguan police certificate to be used in Non-Hague Convention countries.
How to Apostille the Dongguan Police Certificate
Take the Dongguan Police Certificate to the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or Foreign Affairs Office of Guangdong Province for apostille.
How to legalize Dongguan Police Certificate
• Take the Dongguan Police Certificate to Chinese Foreign Ministry or Foreign Affairs Office of Guangdong Province for authentication.
• Take authenticated Dongguan Police Certificate to corresponding Embassy/Consulate in China for legalization.
2 Replies to “How to obtain Dongguan Non-Criminal Record？”
Elee Jay
09 Sep 2024can i get China Police record in Dongguan ( China ) if my visa category is F visa , it was year 2006
PCONE
09 Sep 2024Hi Elee,
Visit Visa (F-visa) is issued to those who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other activities.
The duration of each stay in China for F visa is no more than 180 days unless you requested visa extension after you arrived in China.
Individual lived in China for less than continuous 6 months, is not eligible to apply for China Police Clearance Certificate.