China Police Clearance Certificate is a document issued by Public Security Sub-Bureau . certifying applicant has no criminal record in China.
Applicants applying for permanent residence, employment, or immigration to other countries may be required to provide a China Police Certificate.
Find out where to get a Chinese criminal record check and the steps involved for expats living in or outside of China.
How to obtain the non-criminal record in China?
1. Apply for Xiamen Police Certificate at Xiamen Public Security Sub-B Xiamen Public Security Sub-Bureau checks whether the applicant has criminal records and issues the Xiamen Police Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
2. Submit the Police Certificate to Xiamen Notary Public Office for notarization. Xiamen Notary Public issues the Notarial Certificate of Criminal Record Check.
What documents to submit?
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) legalized by the Chinese Consulate or Embassy to nominate a representative to apply for Police 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.
How long does it take?
Regular time: 2-3 weeks excluding mailing time.
Criminal Record Certificate unobtainable?
If you have lived in Xiamen for less than 6 months, or have never registered for residence in Xiamen, or have a criminal record in Xiamen, you may not be able to obtain Xiamen Police Clearance Certificate.
A statement explaining your attempt and the reason why it is unobtainable if you fail to obtain a China Police Certificate would be helpful. Aofan Consulting can provide such letter and enclose the public government policies for support.
Apostille and Legalization Police Certificate
Most countries such as USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc. accept the basic Non-Criminal Record Certificate issued by Notary Public Office.
But a few countries such as Spain, Italy, France, etc. require that the Police Certificate be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and their Embassy/Consulate in China.
Some other non-Hague countries such as Maylasia, UAE, requires the certificate to be legalized by their Embassy/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 Xiamen 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).