A Chinese Police Certificate is usually required for a permanent residence, immigration, visas, adoptions from abroad if you have worked, studied, or lived in China.
Which District should I apply for?
According to the district you reside in Chongqing, you need to identify which Public Security Bureau has the jurisdiction over residents in this district.
Applicants living in Nan’an District should apply for a Police Clearance Certificate at Nan’an District Public Bureau. Similarly, applicants living in Jiangbei District, Yubei District or Beibei District can apply for a police clearance certificate at Liangjiang New Area Public Security Bureau.
What is the Procedures of Police Clearance?
1. Submit required documents to Chongqing Public Security Bureau.
2. Chongqing Public Security Bureau checks whether the applicant has criminal records and issues Chongqing Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
3. Pick up the Chongqing Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate from Chongqing Public Security Bureau and submit the Police Clearance Certificate and required documents to Chongqing Notary Public Office for notarization.
4. Chongqing Notary Public issues the Notarial Certificate of Police Clearance Certificate.
5. Pick up the Notarial Certificate of Police Clearance Certificate at Chongqing Notary Public Office.
What documents Required for Chongqing Police Certificate?
1. Scan 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.
(See photo page sample) (See China visa sample) (See residence permit sample)
2. 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 inside the P.R.C. on my behalf.
3. Questionnaire in an electronic format. Please fill out the questionnaire to send it to info@intrz.com.
How long take to get a Chongqing Criminal Record Check?
Regular Time: 2-3 weeks excluding mailing time.
What if you fail to get a Police Certificate?
If you lived in Chongqing for less than 6 months and you held short-term visas, if are not eligible to apply for a police certificate.
A letter of explanation on why China Police Certificate is unobtainable may be required by the receiving authorities such as immigration. Aofan Consulting can provide you with an statement details the reasons and Chinese policies related to prove the result cannot be get.
Apostille or Legalization if used abroad?
Most countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc. accept the basic Police Clearance Certificate issued by Notary Public Office.
For Spain, Italy, France, etc., the Police Clearance Certificate is required to be apostilled by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For non-Hague countries like UAE, Thailand, the certificate must be legalized by the their Embassies/Consulates in China.
We can help you obtain a police certificate in following cities in China:
Is the city you are looking for not on the list? Contact us at info@intrz.com to find out if we can help you further.
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.
3. We have helped thousands of clients apply for the notarized certificate. Using our service gives you complete peace of mind and ensures that you get what you need in time you require in a timescale to suit your needs. Our staff are in constant contact with the government department, and as such are fully aware of the steps required to ensure that your application goes smoothly.
Why choose us?
▸ You do not need to apply in person. You just need to send us all scanned documents. We will handle the entire application process for your Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate on your behalf.
▸ If you have residence permit for work, study, or family reunion in China, we can help you apply for the China Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate covering your entire residency period in the country.
▸ We manage every step—including translation, notarization, authentication by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and legalization at foreign embassies or consulates in China—to streamline the process and save you time.
How to obtain Chongqing police clearance certificate?
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).