Foreigners who resided in Guangzhou for 6+ months may need China Police Clearance Certificate for:
• Visa/immigration • Work/residence permits • School enrollment • Employment abroad
Guangzhou Police Clearance Certificate: Complete Guide
(Also known as: China Police Check, China Non-Criminal Record, Good Conduct Certificate)
Key Application Facts
✅ Eligibility: 6+ months cumulative residence in Guangzhou with long-term residence permit.
✅ Process: Must be completed in-person or via authorized representative.
✅ Document Language: Issued in Chinese → Requires official notarization & translation for international use.
Who can issue Police Clearance Certificate in Guangzhou?
According to the Provisions on ” Investigation of Criminal Records by Public Security Organs ” issued by the Public Security Department in December 2021, foreigners who have lived in China for more than 6 months can apply for Guangzhou Police Certificate at the Exit and Entry Administration Bureau of Municipal/Provincial Public Security Bureau.
The procedures for Guangzhou Police Clearance Certificate are as follows:
Step 1: Police Clearance Certificate Issuance
- Where to Apply: Exit-Entry Administration Bureauof the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau.
- Process: Submit required documents to the bureau.The bureau verifies the applicant’s criminal history status and issues the Guangzhou Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
Step 2: Notarization of /Non-Criminal Record Certificate
- Where to Apply: Guangzhou Notary Public Office.
- Process: Submit the issued Police Clearance Certificate to the Notary Public Office. The office reviews the document’s authenticity and issues a Notarial Certificate of Criminal Record Check for international use.
Required documents for applying for Guangzhou Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
1. Scanned copy of current and previous passport photo pages, the pages with China visa, the pages with Chinese residence permit and the pages with China exit & entry stamps.
2. Scanned copy of the temporary residence registration form.（See sample）
3. Scanned copy of work permit if you lived in China with work visa. Scan copy of diploma or degree if you studied in China with student visa.
4. If you cannot submit documents in person, you need to provide a Power of Attorney (POA) to nominate a representative to apply for Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate on your behalf. Sample of POA is as follows:
I, , hereby authorize the following representative to request Criminal Record and the notarization within the P.R.C. on my behalf.
5. Questionnaire in an electronic format. Please fill out the questionnaire and send it to info@intrz.com.
Processing time for applying for Guangzhou Police Clearance Certificate
Processing time for applying for Guangzhou Police Certificate is 2-3 weeks excluding shipping time.
When Guangzhou Non-Criminal Record Certificate are unobtainable.
China Police Clearance Certificates cannot be issued if you:
1. Resided in Guangzhou for less than 6 months.
2. Failed to register temporary residence.
3. Have a criminal record in Guangzhou.
Country-Specific Requirements on China Police Clerance
For Use In | Document Requirements |
USA, Canada, Australia, NZ | Basic: Notarized certificate (Chinese + English) |
Spain, Italy, France | Notarized certificate + Chinese Foreign Ministry Apostille |
UAE, Maylasia, Ethiopia | Notarized certificate + Chinese Foreign Ministry & Embassy Legalization |
China Police certificates and IRCC requirements
You must provide a police certificate when you apply for permanent residence, citizenship or some temporary residence programs in Canada. For expats lived in China, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will send you a letter requesting a China police certificate after you submit your application for residence.
The application process of China Police Certificate differs from city to city. You may apply in person or nominate a representative to request on your behalf.
Upon you have obtained the Police Certificate, you will need to submit clear scanned copies of the original Notary Certificate of No Criminal Convictions with the notarized translation issued by the notary public office with your application for Canada residence.
If you are unable to provide a police certificate for a specific reason, or for a specific portion of your stay, this could delay processing for your application. You will need to upload a letter with the following statement: “I cannot provide a police certificate for the full time I spent in China because [insert reason].” The reason indicated will be reviewed, and a determination will be made on its relevance to the missing or required documents or information.
FAQ on Guangzhou Police Certificate
It depends. If you have ever did the residence registration within 24 hours of your arrival in Guangzhou, and the residence period on your registration form is more than 6 months, you are still eligible to apply for Guangzhou Police Clearance Certificate even if you are no longer in possession with residence registration form.
Generally, applicants should submit the original registration form of temporary residence to the Exit and Entry Administration Bureau of Guangzhou Public Security Bureau for the application of Guangzhou Police Clearance Certificate. However, the scan copy would be acceptable for the application of Guangzhou Police Certificate if the original one is lost.
No, you are not eligible to apply for Guangzhou Police Clearance Certificate if you cannot provide any copy of residence permit as the residence permit is the required document to apply for Guangzhou Police Clearance Certificate.
We can help you obtain a police certificate in following cities in China:
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Our all-encompassing service includes:
1. Apply for a Criminal Background Check on your behalf.
2. Have your document notarized by the Notary Public, Apostilled or authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and legalized by the Foreign Embassy in China.
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How do I get a Police Certificate from Guangzhou?
Follow these steps to apply:
1. Submit Application
▸ Download and complete the Questionnaire.
▸ Email the questionnaire along with scanned supporting documents (see Required Documents) to info@intrz.com.
2. Review & Agreement
▸ We’ll send a fee quote and list of any missing documents.
▸ Sign and return the service contract with a deposit payment to begin processing.
3. Processing & Approval
▸ We handle submissions to Chinese authorities.
▸ Once the notarized certificate is obtained, you’ll receive a scanned copy of the certificate for review and approval.
▸ Pay the remaining balance once you confirm the details.
4. Delivery
▸ The original notarized certificate is couriered to your address (e.g., DHL/EMS).