police clearance certificate

[Kat&M 0]

Hi guys

I had lived in China for about 3years.and I returned to my country. Now how do I get a police certificate ? I am very worried and would welcome any advice or input u guys have.thanks in advance

[TimeTravel 78]

Contact China Embassy ( Delhi ) to get PCC, hoping they can be more helpful in this matter.

[Kat&M 0]

Thanks !!!!! Any other input anyone has would be much welcome thank you guys

[AKSinghSingh79 143]

I've heard that it is notoriously difficult for non-chinese citizens to obtain a police record.

Do you have any friends or family staying in the district you resided in while you were in China? They can act on your behalf to obtain a "no criminal record" certificate.

Also, this is directly from U.S. department of State:

Police Records

Generally available, reliable. Persons should apply for a certificate of no criminal record at the local Public Security Bureau (PSB) (or certain types of employers such as state owned enterprises), then make application to the notary office for a certificate based on the PSB document. Persons without a 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. The certificates purport to reflect all criminal convictions during residence in China. Police records are generally not available for the period prior to 1949. Certificates are available for those in the J-1, Z, and X categories. The GOC does not issue police records for temporary residents of China in L or F visa categories.

Police records also are not available for those who were in China in diplomatic status including those working for international organizations such as the United Nations. Notarial police certificates are based in part upon records from an individual's employer. If an employer refuses to release records, the notarial office is not able to issue a certificate. This is the case for persons sent abroad for education by the Chinese Government who fail to return to China.

According to a 1957 state council ruling that is still in force, the imposition of a re-education through labor (Lao Dong Jiao Yu) term does not result from a criminal conviction. Administrative organs, rather than courts, impose re-education through labor. It is important to distinguish re-education through labor from labor reform (Lao Dong Gai Zao), which is a sentence meted out for criminal offenses.

Good luck! I hope some China members can offer some more specific information pertaining to your case.

[Kat&M 0]

I've heard that it is notoriously difficult for non-chinese citizens to obtain a police record.

Do you have any friends or family staying in the district you resided in while you were in China? They can act on your behalf to obtain a "no criminal record" certificate.

Also, this is directly from U.S. department of State:

Police Records

Generally available, reliable. Persons should apply for a certificate of no criminal record at the local Public Security Bureau (PSB) (or certain types of employers such as state owned enterprises), then make application to the notary office for a certificate based on the PSB document. Persons without a 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. The certificates purport to reflect all criminal convictions during residence in China. Police records are generally not available for the period prior to 1949. Certificates are available for those in the J-1, Z, and X categories. The GOC does not issue police records for temporary residents of China in L or F visa categories.

Police records also are not available for those who were in China in diplomatic status including those working for international organizations such as the United Nations. Notarial police certificates are based in part upon records from an individual's employer. If an employer refuses to release records, the notarial office is not able to issue a certificate. This is the case for persons sent abroad for education by the Chinese Government who fail to return to China.

According to a 1957 state council ruling that is still in force, the imposition of a re-education through labor (Lao Dong Jiao Yu) term does not result from a criminal conviction. Administrative organs, rather than courts, impose re-education through labor. It is important to distinguish re-education through labor from labor reform (Lao Dong Gai Zao), which is a sentence meted out for criminal offenses.

Good luck! I hope some China members can offer some more specific information pertaining to your case.

Thank you so much for the input . Good Luck on the journey forward !!!

Any one else has any input on this ? Thanks Guys once again !

[Darnell 8,478]

three options, IMO.

1. contact the China Embassy, ask for them to get one for you. once they have it, they can send it to you.

2. contact the China Embassy, ask them to get one for you. They send you a letter stating it is unavailable. Send that letter the NVC.

3. you were in China because of some company or educational institution. The HR person there can obtain one for you - expect to pay some monies for this - so contact that HR person and inquire about it. It will be 'out of their nomal sphere' of things to do, but if it's obtainable by them, they can get it , send it on to you, for some handling charge.

Good Luck !

[Kat&M 0]

three options, IMO.

1. contact the China Embassy, ask for them to get one for you. once they have it, they can send it to you.

2. contact the China Embassy, ask them to get one for you. They send you a letter stating it is unavailable. Send that letter the NVC.

3. you were in China because of some company or educational institution. The HR person there can obtain one for you - expect to pay some monies for this - so contact that HR person and inquire about it. It will be 'out of their nomal sphere' of things to do, but if it's obtainable by them, they can get it , send it on to you, for some handling charge.

Good Luck !

Thanks for the Input . I am willing to try via option 3 but I just need to know for sure that Foreigners in China do get this PCC . Good Luck on your journey and God Bless!!!!!!!!!

[Darnell 8,478]

for sure? No! Nothing is for certain on option 3.

You must make the contact, inquire.

[Kat&M 0]

for sure? No! Nothing is for certain on option 3.

You must make the contact, inquire.

thanks for the input . God Speed

[RandyW 149]

Police Certificates for Foreigners Living in China

If you need a police certificate for any reason from having lived in China, it may be possible to obtain one from the local PSB Entry and Exit Bureau. You will need a Chinese work permit and a letter from your employer. Contact the PSB folks for the details of what they need.

from the British embassy

http://ukinchina.fco...-other-services

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If you wish to obtain a criminal record clearance from the Chinese authorities, you will need to apply for a Certificate of No Criminal Record 无犯罪记录证明

* To apply for a certificate while you are resident in China, you should apply to your local Public Security Bureau.
* To obtain a certificate after you have left China you should contact the local PSB. However you can also try service companies that offer services to help foreign residents.
* In Shanghai's district (Including municipality of Shanghai, provinces of Jiangsu, Anhui and Zhejiang), the local Notary Public is responsible for issuing such a certificate.
* In Guangzhou and Shenzhen, the local Notary Public is responsible for issuing such a certificate.
* In Chongqing's district (Including municipality of Chongqing, provinces of Sichuan, Yunan and Guizhou), the nearest police station (to be visited first) and the local Notary Public are both responsible for issuing such a certificate.
* In Beijing, the Shuang Xiong company offers this service for current or former residents of Beijing

Their contact details are:

No.3 Dongdajie (100m east of Public Security Bureau), Andingmen, Dong Cheng District
Tel: +86 10 6402 7616 / 6402 7596; Fax: +86 10 6402 7596
website: www.shuangxiong.com.cn (not current - 9/7/2011)
Email: shuangxiong516@sina.com

[deescaff 1]

three options, IMO.

1. contact the China Embassy, ask for them to get one for you. once they have it, they can send it to you.

2. contact the China Embassy, ask them to get one for you. They send you a letter stating it is unavailable. Send that letter the NVC.

3. you were in China because of some company or educational institution. The HR person there can obtain one for you - expect to pay some monies for this - so contact that HR person and inquire about it. It will be 'out of their nomal sphere' of things to do, but if it's obtainable by them, they can get it , send it on to you, for some handling charge.

Good Luck !

I'm having the same problem ... I left China in March 2009. I'm living Indonesia. And how to get this?? Especially option number 2.

I really appreciate any replies. Thank you.

[Darnell 8,478]

well, to utilise #2, you'd have to find the China Embassy in your Country . Start with the finding bits, report back when yer able.

[Manita 0]

Hi there !!!

I am new to this forum and seek help regarding a query on getting a Police Certificate. Going through the forum i read that Chinese Govt does not provide Police Clearance Certificates for people having visited china on L or F type visas. To be exact this was the statement:

"Certificates are available for those in the J-1, Z, and X categories. The GOC does not issue police records for temporary residents of China in L or F visa categories".

Can I get a link where I can get this statement verified. I have seen few links like the following:-

http://travel.state....ocity_3537.html

http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9015

But both of them give an error. Can somebody please give reference of some chinese website or Govt webpage whose print out can be sent to the Immigration officers.

Thanks and looking forward to a reply..........

[lewisandmike 4]

what ever happened with this??

[Ryan H 3,790]

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