Hong Kong Police Clearance

[Lieram14 0]

Hello everyone, here's a question for anyone who has had to get a police clearance from Hong Kong.

I've searched the forum and a few other resources but I can't seem to find the answer. I need to start the process of getting a HK police clearance for my fiance before I can make an appointment. I have the instructions here: http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/iv_polclear.html

My question is about requirement number 2. See, I obtained the MNL# by calling the NVC and I have not received anything from them in the mail with the MNL# on it and I've read that they don't send anything for K1 visas so where and how do I get a photocopy of the letter from NVC which contains his/her name and the checklist of documents from the NVC?

Thank you kindly

An applicant residing outside Hong Kong must submit the following items. Please note that documents issued in languages other than Chinese or English, must be accompanied by an official transcript, in Chinese or English, endorsed either by the issuing authority or a certified translation services body.

1. A photocopy of his/her Hong Kong Identity Card or valid travel document;
2. A photocopy (for each applicant) of the letter from NVC which contains his/her name and the checklist of documents necessary for obtaining a visa (the one that references the need for police certificates);
3. A photocopy of a document proving his/her relationship with the principal applicant for the visa if item #2 does not contain the applicant's name;
4. a full set of the applicant's fingerprints taken and certified by a recognized and official police or law enforcement agency where the applicant currently resides. Certification of the fingerprints must clearly state: (i) the full name and rank of the person taking the prints, (ii) the full name of the police or law enforcement agency with their official chop; and (iii) the date and place the prints were taken. Prints that do not clearly show certification will be refused. Fingerprints taken by the applicant him/herself, a legal representative or private/commercial agency are also unacceptable.
5. a bank draft in the amount of HK$205 per person, made payable to "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region." The draft must be payable in Hong Kong. A personal cheque in Hong Kong dollars, which is issued and authorized by any licensed banks in Hong Kong, is also acceptable.

[van1234essa 11]

Hello everyone, here's a question for anyone who has had to get a police clearance from Hong Kong.

I've searched the forum and a few other resources but I can't seem to find the answer. I need to start the process of getting a HK police clearance for my fiance before I can make an appointment. I have the instructions here: http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/iv_polclear.html

My question is about requirement number 2. See, I obtained the MNL# by calling the NVC and I have not received anything from them in the mail with the MNL# on it and I've read that they don't send anything for K1 visas so where and how do I get a photocopy of the letter from NVC which contains his/her name and the checklist of documents from the NVC?

Thank you kindly

An applicant residing outside Hong Kong must submit the following items. Please note that documents issued in languages other than Chinese or English, must be accompanied by an official transcript, in Chinese or English, endorsed either by the issuing authority or a certified translation services body.

• A photocopy of his/her Hong Kong Identity Card or valid travel document;
• A photocopy (for each applicant) of the letter from NVC which contains his/her name and the checklist of documents necessary for obtaining a visa (the one that references the need for police certificates);
• A photocopy of a document proving his/her relationship with the principal applicant for the visa if item #2 does not contain the applicant's name;
• a full set of the applicant's fingerprints taken and certified by a recognized and official police or law enforcement agency where the applicant currently resides. Certification of the fingerprints must clearly state: (i) the full name and rank of the person taking the prints, (ii) the full name of the police or law enforcement agency with their official chop; and (iii) the date and place the prints were taken. Prints that do not clearly show certification will be refused. Fingerprints taken by the applicant him/herself, a legal representative or private/commercial agency are also unacceptable.
• a bank draft in the amount of HK$205 per person, made payable to "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region." The draft must be payable in Hong Kong. A personal cheque in Hong Kong dollars, which is issued and authorized by any licensed banks in Hong Kong, is also acceptable.

I really don't know how it works for Hong Kong but in my case (Germany) the package 3 that I got from the embassy had all the info on it that you asked for. So if anything you might have to wait till the embassy gets your file and contacts your fiancé.

Maybe your fiancé can send an email explaining the situation and asking for an email confirming everything for that purpose. But then again I'm not sure how much weight an email would have with Hong Kong police.

Good luck tho!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hello everyone, here's a question for anyone who has had to get a police clearance from Hong Kong.

I've searched the forum and a few other resources but I can't seem to find the answer. I need to start the process of getting a HK police clearance for my fiance before I can make an appointment. I have the instructions here: http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/iv_polclear.html

My question is about requirement number 2. See, I obtained the MNL# by calling the NVC and I have not received anything from them in the mail with the MNL# on it and I've read that they don't send anything for K1 visas so where and how do I get a photocopy of the letter from NVC which contains his/her name and the checklist of documents from the NVC?

Thank you kindly

An applicant residing outside Hong Kong must submit the following items. Please note that documents issued in languages other than Chinese or English, must be accompanied by an official transcript, in Chinese or English, endorsed either by the issuing authority or a certified translation services body.

1. A photocopy of his/her Hong Kong Identity Card or valid travel document;
2. A photocopy (for each applicant) of the letter from NVC which contains his/her name and the checklist of documents necessary for obtaining a visa (the one that references the need for police certificates);
3. A photocopy of a document proving his/her relationship with the principal applicant for the visa if item #2 does not contain the applicant's name;
4. a full set of the applicant's fingerprints taken and certified by a recognized and official police or law enforcement agency where the applicant currently resides. Certification of the fingerprints must clearly state: (i) the full name and rank of the person taking the prints, (ii) the full name of the police or law enforcement agency with their official chop; and (iii) the date and place the prints were taken. Prints that do not clearly show certification will be refused. Fingerprints taken by the applicant him/herself, a legal representative or private/commercial agency are also unacceptable.
5. a bank draft in the amount of HK$205 per person, made payable to "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region." The draft must be payable in Hong Kong. A personal cheque in Hong Kong dollars, which is issued and authorized by any licensed banks in Hong Kong, is also acceptable.

Are you doing your visa application in Hong Kong or Manila?

If you are doing your visa application in Manila you are looking at the wrong information for getting a police clearance from Hong Kong. I am gathering your fiance lived in Hong Kong for 6 months or more from the age of 16.

Edited January 10, 2014 by Hank_

[Lieram14 0]

We're doing it in Manila. I went ahead and scheduled an appointment for mid March to account for the time it will take to get the HK clearance. Ideally if I all the paperwork, she could go ahead and mail the request. We'll both be in Manila next week so it looks like we may just have to stop by the Embassy unless there is another way. What are your thoughts Hank? By the way, I cant begin to explain how much your guides and advice have helped me so far and I thank you.

[Hank_ 9,174]

We're doing it in Manila. I went ahead and scheduled an appointment for mid March to account for the time it will take to get the HK clearance. Ideally if I all the paperwork, she could go ahead and mail the request. We'll both be in Manila next week so it looks like we may just have to stop by the Embassy unless there is another way. What are your thoughts Hank? By the way, I cant begin to explain how much your guides and advice have helped me so far and I thank you.

I have never done a police clearance but from what I have read to get the police clearance for HK you need to go through the HK consulate there in Manila/Makati. I know there are a few that have done this on VJ just not sure if they are still around.

Hong Kong Embassy in Philippines

4896 Pasay Road Dasmarinas Village

P.O.BOX 0063-2

Makati City

Metro Manila

Philippines

Phone:

+632-844-3148

+632-848-2395

Fax:

+632-845-2465

+632-848-2386

Email:

chinaemb_ph@mfa.gov.cn

Website URL:

ph.china-embassy.org

Keep us posted.

thanks

[Lieram14 0]

While in Manila I called the number given on the HK website, +852-2860-6558 (http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/iv_polclear.html) and asked for instructions. They said if outside HK then to mail the required documents to the address given and they will mail the clearance directly to USEM. The exact instructions given on the website. Here are a few notes on the process:

- No bank will cut the $205HK draft unless you are an account holder. We went to BPI no problems except for the long wait.

- I had to grease the palm of the desk chief at the police department in Pasay with 2,000 php in order to get the fingerprints done. He acted like it was against the rules and he would get in trouble if caught. When my fiance went in the back to have the prints taken, he told everyone she was his niece and was doing her a favor. It seemed shady but whatever, we got them done.

- When mailing, have the envelope already sealed and don't mention a check! I tried to use DHL at a pack and ship place in the Mall of Asia but they refused to send it with a check inside. Finally sent it through 2Go at MOA. They will need an actual name for a contact on the envelope. Had to call the above number again and was told to use the name Mrs. Hui.

- I also sent an application form, standard personal data form, and fingerprint consent form (downloaded from http://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/08_forms/) along with the fingerprints, color copy of her passport with HK visa, COPY of letter received from NVC with the MNL# and a full english copy of the letter from USEM with section e highlighted and flagged.

Right now it's a waiting game. My fiance's interview is March 19 so there should be plenty of time for this to be processed and sent to the Embassy.

I have never done a police clearance but from what I have read to get the police clearance for HK you need to go through the HK consulate there in Manila/Makati. I know there are a few that have done this on VJ just not sure if they are still around.

Hong Kong Embassy in Philippines

4896 Pasay Road Dasmarinas Village
P.O.BOX 0063-2
Makati City
Metro Manila
Philippines
Phone:
+632-844-3148
+632-848-2395
Fax:
+632-845-2465
+632-848-2386
Email:
chinaemb_ph@mfa.gov.cn
Website URL:
ph.china-embassy.org

Keep us posted.

thanks

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hope they get the clearance to USEM without issue!!