A Chinese Police Certificate is a summary of your offender history in China. Sometimes it is called Chinese Criminal Record Check.
Exit and Entry Administration Bureau of Wuhan Public Security provides police services for applicants intend to apply for work visas, student visas, Permanent Residency Applications, or immigration to other countries.
How do I get a non-criminal record in Wuhan?
Step 1: Apply for Wuhan Police Certificate at Exit and Entry Administration Bureau of Wuhan Public Security Bureau.
Required documents checklist:
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. Scan copy of temporary residence registration form.
3. If you cannot submit documents in person, you need to provide a Power of Attorney (POA) to nominate a representative to apply for China Criminal background Check /Non-Criminal Record Certificate on your behalf. Sample of POA is as follows:
I, , hereby authorize the following representative to request China Criminal background Check and the notarization inside the P.R.C. on my behalf.
Step 2: Apply for Notarial Certificate of Wuhan Non-criminal Record at Wuhan Notary Public Office.
Required documents checklist:
- 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.
- Original Wuhan Police Certificate.
- Original photo. The photo should be in color and of the size of 2 inches * 2 inches.
- If you need to nominate a third party, you need to provide the scan copy of Power of Attorney (POA).
Processing time for applying for Wuhan Police Certificate
2-3 weeks excluding mailing time.
Validity Period of Chinese Police Certificates
The validity period is at the discretion of the receiving country of the police certificate.
For most countries, the police certificate is valid for 6 months to one year depending on the visa or immigration authorities.
Countries such as New Zealand requires the certificate must be less than 6 months old. Consult with the receiving authority how long the certificate is valid.
What if you fail to get a China Police Clearance?
You might fail to obtain a Chinese Police Certificate due to one of the following reasons:
1. You lived in Wuhan for less than 6 months.
2. You never did the residence registration during the period of living in Wuhan.
3. You have criminal record in Wuhan.
If you cannot obtain a police certificate from China, you must provide a detailed explanation with your visa or immigration application, documenting your attempts to obtain the certificate and indicates the reasons that the certificate is unobtainable.
Apostille or Legalization of Wuhan Criminal Record Certificate
Many overseas authorities don’t ask for legalised documents. They may accept your original notarial certificates as-is. These countries include USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc.
Some foreign authorities may request a police certificate to be issued with an Apostille or an legalization certificate before it will be accepted by that foreign country.
Countries such as Spain, Italy, France, etc. require that the Police Clearance Certificate need to be apostilled by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Other non-Hague Countries such as Malysia, UAE, Thailand requires the police certificate to be legalized by their Embassy or Consulate 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 Wuhan police clearance certificate?
Follow these steps to apply:
1. Submit Application
▸ Email the completed Questionnaire. along with scanned supporting documents (see Required Documents) to info@intrz.com.
2. Review & Agreement
▸ We’ll send a fee quote. Then we 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/FedEx).