In this article, we will explain the general procedures and requirements about how a foreign national applies for a Certificate of No Criminal Record, in Shenyang, China. The certificate is also known as a police certificate/check/clearance in other countries.
Foreign nationals may need to obtain a Certificate of No Criminal Record in China for a variety of reasons including immigration, employment, etc. Typically, a Certificate of No Criminal Record is not acceptable for these purposes until it is notarized by a local notary office in China. For use in some countries, it also needs to be apostilled by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs or authenticated by the embassy representing the country where the certificate is to be used. This Guide covers the two primary steps, namely “STEP 1: Application for Certificate of No Criminal Record” and “STEP 2: Notarization of Certificate of No Criminal Record”.
STEP 1: Application for a Certificate of No Criminal Record
WHERE TO APPLY?
A foreign national who has lived in Shenyang may apply to the Division of Exit and Entry Administration of Shenyang PSB for a Certificate of No Criminal Record. The Division of Exit and Entry Administration is located at Beiling Dajie 47 Hao, Huanggu Qu, Shenyang (Google Map).
WHO ARE ELIGIBLE?
You are eligible to apply for a Certificate of No Criminal Record in Shenyang if you have resided in Shenyang for more than 6 months with residence permits issued from Shenyang.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS?
Below list the documents required by the Division of Exit and Entry Administration of Shenyang PSB for issuance of a foreign national’s Certificate of No Criminal Record. Click the links to see samples of the documents.
- Current passport
- Prior passport, if applicable.
- Temporary Residence Registration Forms
- A written application statement
- Power of attorney, if applicable.
PROCESSING TIME?
1 week.
STEP 2: Notarization of Certificate of No Criminal Record
There are multiple notary offices in Shenyang that are licensed to issue Notarial Certificates of No Criminal Record. We often go to Liaoning Notary Public Office, located at Beizhan Lu 77-2 Hao, Guangda Dasha 8 Lou, Shenhe Qu, Shenyang (Google Map).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS?
- Passport(s)
- Certificate of No Criminal Record
- Power of attorney, if a third-party is appointed to handle the application.
PROCESSING TIME?
3 to 5 working days.