Criminal Record Checks are typically used for travel, employment, and immigration. A Police Clearance Certificate (also known as a Criminal Record Check) is an electronic document issued by the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Public Security Bureau (PSB) that indicates an applicant has no criminal convictions in the National Repository of Criminal Records maintained by the PSB.
A Police Clearance Certificate will disclose the name, date of birth, nationality, time in China and criminal convictions.
Who can apply China Police Clerance Certificate?
You can only apply for your own criminal record check. You can get someone else’s certificate only if you have their written authorization.
There is no online service or mail-in service for expats to obtain a China Police Clearance. You must visit the PSB in person.
Procedures for obtaining a Police Clearance Certificate
1. Apply for Request Letter on personal conduct investigation at Xi’an Notary Public Office.
2. Submit the Request Letter on Personal Conduct Investigation and required documents to Xi’an Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Public Security Bureau.
Xi’an Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Public Security Bureau checks whether the applicant has criminal records and issues the Xi’an Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
3. Submit the Police Clearance Certificate to Xi’an Notary Public Office for notarization. Xi’an Notary Public issues the Notarial Certificate of Non-Criminal Record Check.
Documents Checklist for Xi’an Police Clearance 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.
2. Scan copy of the temporary residence registration form（TRRF）.
3. Original letter of good conduct from your school/company stating that they were not informed that you had committed any criminal offences during your study/employment.
4. Questionnaire in an electronic format. Please fill out the questionnaire to send it to info@intrz.com.
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.
How long will it take to request a Chinese Police Certificate?
The Regular time for request a Chinese Police Clearance is about 2-3 weeks excluding mailing time.
What if you are unable to obtain a Police Certificate?
If a Chinese Criminal Record Check is truly unobtainable, then you should explain why in writing. The common reason includes you lived in Xi’an for less than 6 months, never registered for residence during your stay in Xi’an.
We can provide a written declaration indicating why it is unobtainable, and the government policies and its translation will be enclosed as proof.
Get Xi’an Police Clearance Certificate Apostilled or Legalized
Most countries such as USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc. accept the basic Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate issued by Notary Public Office.
An apostille certificate is for documents you use in countries that are in the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty. A few countries such as Spain, Italy, etc. require that the Police Clearance Certificate be apostilled by China’s Ministry of foreign Affairs once it has been notarized by Notary Public.
For use in c countries that are not in the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty the Police Clearance Certificate must be legalized by their Embassy/Consulate in China following the Apostille.
FAQ on Xi'an Police Certificate
Q: I am a British citizen who studied in Xi’an Technological University. Currently, I need to provide Australian government with Xi’an Police Clearance Certificate for immigration application. Please advise what’s the application procedures of Xi’an Police Clearance Certificate.
A: You should apply for Request Letter on personal conduct investigation at Xi’an Notary Public Office. Then submit the required documents to Xi’an Exit-entry Administration Bureau of Public Security Bureau for the application of Xi’an Police Clearance Certificate. Then submit the Police Certificate to Xi’an Notary Public Office for notarization. Notarial Certificate of Xi’an Police Certificate can be used in Australia as the notarial certificate is issued in two languages, Chinese and English.
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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.
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.
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▸ 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.
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How to obtain Xi'an Police Clearance Certificate?
Follow these steps to apply:
1. Fill out Questionnaire
▸ Complete the Questionnaire. Send the questionnaire along with scanned supporting documents (see Required Documents) to info@intrz.com.
2. Sign and return Agreement
▸ Sign and return the service contract with a down payment to proceed.
3. Pay remaining Balance
▸ Pay the remaining balance once you confirm the details of the completed criminal record check.
4. Document Delivery
▸ The original notarized certificate is mailed to your address (e.g., FedEx).