Overview
Moving to another country can be an exciting and life-changing experience. However, before you can start your new adventure, there are certain legal steps that you must fulfill. One of these is obtaining a police certificate from the city you currently reside in. For expats living or ever lived in Qingdao, China, this means you need to obtain a Qingdao police certificate for various procedures, including immigration, visa application, residence permit, employment or marriage.
The Qingdao non-criminal record certificate simply shows that the applicant has no criminal record While living in Qingdao. Under normal circumstances, the Qingdao non-criminal record certificate must be notarized when used in overseas countries, and the notarization of Qingdao non-criminal record certificate is issued by the Qingdao Notary Public Office. The notarial certificate contains notarized pages in Chinese as well as notarized pages translated into foreign languages.
Who needs the Qingdao Police Certificate?
A Qingdao police clearance certificate requires at least six months of residency in Qingdao and a residence permit. Typically, residence permits are issued only to holders of Z (work), X1 (student), or J1 (journalist) visas.
How to get a Police Certificate in Qingdao?
The non-criminal record in Qingdao is issued by the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Qingdao Municipal Public Security Bureau.
After getting the non-criminal record from PSB, applicants need to submit the non-criminal record to official Qingdao notary public offices to obtain the notarial certificate of no criminal record.
Procedure of Obtaining a Qingdao Non-Criminal Record Certificate
STEP 1. Submit all required documents to Exit-Entry Administration Office of Qingdao Municipal Public Security Bureau for review. The Applicants with the criminal record cannot obtain a Police Clearance Certificate.
STEP 2. Take the Qingdao Police Clearance Certificate to Notary Public Office in Qingdao. And the notary Public Office will issue Qingdao Notarial Certificate of Non-criminal Record.
How long does it take to apply for a Non-Criminal Record application in Qingdao?
After submitting the application, it takes approximately five to seven working days for the police to review the case and release the certificate. If there are any issues that require further review, the applicant will be notified by phone or email. If the certificate is successful, the applicant can pick it up in person or nominate a representative to pick it up.
After obtaining the Qingdao Police Certificate, you may make an application to notary public office for a notarial certificate. Processing time for the notarial Qingdao Police Certificate is seven working days, excluding mailing time.
The Qingdao non-criminal record issued by PSB is valid for three months, so please complete the notarization within three months.
May an authorized representative apply for a Qingdao Police Clearance Certificate if the applicant cannot be present in China?
Qingdao allows a representative to apply for a China Police Certificate. If you cannot travel to Qingdao to apply, an original authorization letter is required.
Documents checklist for request of Police Clearance Certificate
1. Scanned copy of current and previous passport including：
photo pages,
visa pages
residence permit pages
and exit-entry stamp pages.
2. Scanned copy of Residence Registration Form(s).
Residence Registration Form is the form that you filled upon your arrival in China within 24 hours.
3. Scanned copy of work permit or degree/diploma. 【Optional】
4. A letter of authorization.
You must provide a written consent if you need someone other than you to deal with your application on your behalf.
Does the Qingdao Non-Criminal Record Certificate cover all of China?
There is no national issuing authority of China Police Certificate covering the whole China. Applicants should apply for Qingdao Police Certificate at the Entry and exit reception Hall for foreigners of Qingdao Public Security Bureau.
Qingdao Police Certificate only confirms that applicant has no criminal record during living in Qingdao not the whole China.
If you are unable to obtain a Qingdao Police Clearance Certificate, we will help you as follows:
In some cases, the applicant cannot obtain a Qingdao police certificate or cannot obtain a police certificate covering all the period of residence in Qingdao.
Immigration/employment authorities in some foreign countries may be exempt from submitting overseas police certificates if s statement clarifying the reasons is provided Our Company can provide a letter of declaration explaining why the police certificate cannot be obtained.
Reasons for the failure to apply for a Qingdao Police Clearance:
1. Stay in Qingdao for no more than 6 months.
2. The temporary residence registration was not registered during the period of residence in Qingdao.
3. Have a criminal record while living in Qingdao.
Qingdao Police Certificate that you obtain
Names of documents to obtain:
1. Qingdao Police Clearance Certificate issued by Qingdao Public Security Bureau.
2. Notarial Certificate of No Criminal Convictions issued by Qingdao Notary Public Office.
Please note that the original police certificate issued by Qingdao Public Security Bureau will be retained by Qingdao Notary Public Office. A notarial certificate of Clearance issued by Notary Public will be provided to you.
Sample of Qingdao Police Clearance Certificate
How to confirm the authenticity of a criminal record in Qingdao?
You can verify the authenticity of the Notarial Police Certificates in the following ways:
- Notarial certificates from some notary public offices bear two-dimensional code allowing you to scan the code to check the authenticity.Then, you may check the notarial certificate by inputting the verification code.
- You may log in the Notary Public Office website to check the authenticityof the certificate with a specific code.
- You may call the Notary Public Office to check the authenticityof the notarization. Name of applicant, date of birth of applicant, and serial number of the certificate shall be provided for verification.
Obtaining a Qingdao police certificate is a crucial step for expats planning to move to another country. It may seem like a daunting task, but with careful planning and preparation, you can ensure a smooth and successful visa and immigration process.
Apostille and Legalization for Non-Criminal Record in Qingdao
The Apostille or Legalization may be required for using Chinese documents abroad. It is worth mentioning that China has officially joined the Hague Convention in November 2023. And the Apostille has entered into force in China.
Therefore, if a China Police Certificate is to be used in some other Hague Convention countries, the applicant needs to get the China Police Certificate apostilled. A Consular legalization certificate is needed for a China police certificate to be used in Non-Hague Convention countries.
How to Apostille the Qingdao Police Certificate
Take the Qingdao Police Certificate to the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or Foreign Affairs Office of Qingdao Municipality for apostille.
How to legalize Qingdao Police Certificate
• Take the Qingdao Police Certificate to Chinese Foreign Ministry or Foreign Affairs Office of Qingdao Municipality for authentication.
• Take authenticated Qingdao Police Certificate to corresponding Embassy/Consulate in China for legalization.
To find out if your document requires authentication, confirm the requirements by contacting the authority requesting your document or the embassy, high commission, or consulate of the country where your document will be used.
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