No Criminal Record Certification - SHANGHAI
This guide outlines the process for foreign nationals to obtain a Certificate of No Criminal Record during their residence in Shanghai, China. This certificate, known as a police clearance in other countries, follows the regulations set forth in the "Regulations on Handling Criminal Record Inquiries by Public Security Organs," implemented on December 31, 2021.
Foreign nationals in China may require a Certificate of No Criminal Record for purposes such as immigration and employment. Generally, an uncertified Certificate of No Criminal Record is not acceptable for these purposes. In some countries, it may also require an apostille from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs or consular authentication from the embassy of the destination country. This guide covers two main steps: "Step 1: Applying for the No Criminal Record Certificate" and "Step 2: Notarizing the No Criminal Record Certificate."
Step 1: Applying for the No Criminal Record Certificate
Where to Apply?
Foreign nationals can apply for the No Criminal Record Certificate at the Shanghai Public Security Bureau's Exit-Entry Administration Bureau or the district-level Exit-Entry Administration Department where they reside.
Eligibility
- Hold a residence permit issued by Shanghai.
- Have resided in Shanghai for 180 days or more.
Required Documents
- Passport
- If applying through a third party, provide a Power of Attorney. (If the applicant is overseas, the Power of Attorney must be apostilled by the foreign affairs department in their country or authenticated by the Chinese embassy/consulate.)
Processing Time
2 weeks.
Sample Certificate
Step 2: Notarizing the No Criminal Record Certificate
Where to Apply?
After obtaining the No Criminal Record Certificate from the Exit-Entry Administration, submit it to a local notary office for notarization. As mentioned earlier, only the notarized Certificate of No Criminal Record can be used overseas for purposes such as immigration, employment, and education.
In Shanghai, there are over 20 notary offices qualified to handle foreign-related notarizations. Contact details for all local notary offices in Shanghai can be found on the 12348 Shanghai Legal Service Platform.
Required Documents
- Passport
- No Criminal Record Certificate
- If applying through a third party, provide a Power of Attorney.
Processing Time
1-2 weeks.
Sample Notarized Certificate
Notice
If you are currently residing within China, we can provide assistance services. According to the requirements of the Exit-Entry Administration, applications must be submitted in person if you are within the country. If you are outside China, we can offer agency services to handle the application on your behalf.
Our Assistance
We provide the following services to facilitate the process:
- Consultation: Detailed consultation on eligibility criteria and required documents.
- Application Assistance: Preparation and submission of applications to the appropriate authorities.
- Notarization Assistance: Submission of the No Criminal Record Certificate to the notary office for proper notarization and translation.
- Document Preparation: Preparation of all necessary documents, including Power of Attorney if required.
- Follow-up: Tracking of application status and continuous communication throughout the process.
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