Foreigners may be required to present a China Police Clearance Certificate or Non-Criminal Record Certificate for a variety of purposes abroad, including visa applications, residence permits, school attendance, employment, or immigration purposes.
Foreigners who have worked, studied, or lived in Qingdao for more than 6 months are eligible to apply for Qingdao Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate. The background check indicates that applicant has a criminal record or no criminal record during his/her stay in Qingdao. This does not preclude the criminal history of other cities in China.
Individuals should apply for Qingdao Police Certificate at Exit and Entry Administration Bureau of Qingdao Public Security Bureau, then make application to the notary office for a certificate based on the document issued at Exit and Entry Administration Bureau of Qingdao Public Security Bureau. Applicants with no criminal record will be able to obtain a certificate to that effect. Certificates for individuals with one or more criminal convictions will list all convictions for which records still exist.
DIY Guide on how to get China Police Certificate in Qingdao
Qingdao Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate is issued by Qingdao Police Station. The procedures are as follows:
1. Submit required documents to Qingdao Police Station.
2. Qingdao Police Station checks whether the applicant has criminal records or has no criminal records and issues the Qingdao Criminal Record Certificate or Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
3. Pick up the Qingdao Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate from Qingdao Police Station and submit the Police Clearance Certificate to Qingdao Notary Public Office for notarization.
4. Qingdao Notary Public issues the Notarial Certificate of Criminal Record Check.
5. Pick up the Notarial Certificate of Criminal Record Check at Qingdao Notary Public Office.
Required documents to get a Qingdao Police Certificate
1. Original current passport.
2. Original previous passport (if applicable).
3. Photo of the applicant holding the POA.
4. The electronic copy of a request letter from the relevant Consulate/ Immigration Authority/Government Authority, which clearly indicates that the Non-Criminal Record Certificate is required.
5. 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.
6. Questionnaire in an electronic format. Please fill out the questionnaire to send it to info@intrz.com.
Processing time to retrieve China Police Certificate in Qingdao
Regular time: 2-3 weeks excluding shipping time.
What if China police clearance is not obtainable?
If you have resided in Qingdao for less than 6 months with a short-term visa, you may not be able to obtain a Qingdao Police Clearance Certificate (also known as a Non-Criminal Record Certificate). Sometimes, even if you have stayed in China for more than 6 months with both a long-term residence permit and short-term visa, you can only obtain a Criminal Record Check that covers the period when you held the long-term residence permit; the period during which you held short-term visas will not be included.
Our solution is to provide a statement explaining why the Police Certificate during that time was unobtainable, and to have the relevant Chinese policy translated and attached as supporting evidence. Some authorities may accept this declaration.
Legalization of Qingdao Police Clearance Certificate
While countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand (among many others) accept the fundamental Police Clearance Certificate provided by a Notary Public Office.
That said, a small number of countries like Spain, Italy, and France requires that the Police Clearance Certificate be Apostilled by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Some on-Hague Convention Countries such as Russia, Maylasia, Thailand mandates the certificate be legalized first by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then by their own consulate in China.
FAQ on Qingdao Police Certificate
Qingdao Police Clearance Certificate issued by Qingdao Police Station cannot be used in the United States unless it is notarized by Qingdao Notary Public Office.
The period reflected on Qingdao Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate doesn’t cover the entire period in China but cover the period you resided in Qingdao. Qingdao Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate reveals that the applicant has a criminal record or no criminal record while living in Qingdao. This does not preclude the criminal history of other cities in China. Since you have worked in Xi’an for more than 6 months, you also need to apply for Xi’an Police Certificate to apply for an Australian work visa.
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 Qingdao 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).