A police certificate is a document that reflects any arrests when you were living in a particular region. China allows you to request a background check from the Public Security Bureau (PSB) for Visa or Immigration purposes.
Check eligibility for Police Clearance Request
Those have lived in China more than 6 months with long-term residence permit, are eligible for request of China Police Check. With long-term residence permit, it does not matter if your residence is continuous 6 months or accumulated 6 months.
If you are not sure your eligibility, get in touch with ApostilleGo, check your eligibility for China Criminal record check.
Steps to request Police Certificate
The following are the basic steps to complete your request for a record clearance check.
STEP1: Background Check by Public Security Bureau (PSB)
Electronic submissions are not available for expats. You need to present in person at Public Security Bureau (PSB) to submit the application or authorize a third-party to submit on your behalf.
The processing time for PSB is 3-4 business days.
Document Checklist:
*Completed filled Request Form
*Original or Passport Copy (photo page, China visa, and exit/entry pages), varies by city.
*Power of Attorney and the original ID of the representative if requested by a third party.
STEP2: Notarial Certificate by Notary Public Office
After you have obtained the Police Certificate by Public Security Bureau (PSB), you will need to submit it to Notary Public Office in China for notarization, so that the notarial certificate can be used abroad.
The processing time for Notary is around 5-10 business days.
Document Checklist:
*Completed filled Request Form
*Passport Copy (photo page, China visa, and exit/entry pages)
*Temporary residence registration form (TRRF)
*Work permit/study permit/reunion permit
*Power of Attorney and the original ID of the representative if requested by a third-party.
STEP3: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Authentication
The document you receive from the Notary is not the actual Apostille. As such, if you need this additional service, you will need to submit it to Ministry of Foreign Affairs for authentication.
Apply and Pricing
Our service fee starts at 450 USD, depending on the city you apply.
What are the delivery options?
The completed certificate can be delivered by FedEx or DHL for international mailing. Normally it takes 3-4 business days to arrive.
How do I apply?
Send following information and documents to info@apostillego.com
1. Scan copy of passport photocopy with China residence permit, and China exit & entry visas. If you have renewed passport, old passports are also needed.
2. Scan Copy of Temporary Residence Registration Form (TRRF)
3. If work, Certificate of Employment（work permit or employment contract）
4. If study, Graduation Certificate or Proof of School Enrollment
5. Information including:
- Time resides in China, range from mm/dd/yy- mm/dd/yy.
- Country to be used, and purpose.
- Copies of notarial certificate needed.
- Language of notarial certificate translated.
- Services needed (Select one) Option1: a notarial certificate. Option 2: a notarial certificate with apostille. Option 3: a notarial certificate with consulate legalization.