When moving to another country, many expats must obtain a variety of documents to provide proof of their identity, residency, and qualifications. One of these documents is a police certificate, which is used to attest that the person has no criminal record. In this essay, we will discuss obtaining a Dongguan police certificate for expats who wish to apply for residency or a visa in another country.
A Dongguan police certificate is issued by the Public Security Bureau (PSB), and it verifies that the person has no criminal record in Dongguan.
Applicants may be requested to provide Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate notarized by Chinese Notary Public Office or legalized by the Embassy/Consulate of foreign countries in China when the Police Certificate is used in foreign countries.
Procedures for applying for Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate in Dongguan
STEP 1. Submit required documents to Dongguan Public Security Bureau Entry-Exit Reception Hall for review.
STEP 2. Dongguan Public Security Bureau Entry-Exit Reception Hall conducts criminal record check. If applicant has criminal record, the Non-criminal Record Certificate is unobtainable.
STEP 3. Submit Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate to Notary Public Office in Dongguan.
STEP 4. Notary Public Office issues Dongguan Notarial Certificate of Non-criminal Record.
Required documents for applying for Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
1. Original new passport and old passport.
You will be required to bring the original passports at the Public Security Bureau. Or you may ask a third party to present in person with your old passport and new passports to make application where written consent applies.
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2. Scanned copy of Residence Registration Form (optional).（See sample）
Residence Registration Form is the form that you filled upon your arrival in China within 24 hours. If you currently reside in Dongguan, it is required documents for request of Dongguan Police Certificate. Whereas it is optional supporting document if live abroad currently.
3. Signed letter of authority for third party application.
You must provide a written consent if you need someone other than you to deal with your application on your behalf. It needs to be signed by the applicant. Thumbprints should be placed on the POA with red ink.
4. Questionnaire in an electronic format. Please fill out the questionnaire to send it to info@intrz.com.
Processing time for Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate
It is important to note that the application process for a police certificate in Dongguan can take 2-3 weeks and may require the individual to provide additional information or documentation. Therefore, foreign nationals seeking a police certificate in Dongguan should plan accordingly and allow adequate time for the application to be processed.
Cases Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate are unobtainable.
If you have lived in Dongguan for less than 6 months, or have never registered for residence in Dongguan, or have a criminal record in Dongguan, you may not be able to obtain Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
Authentication and Legalization of Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate
Most countries such as USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc. accept the basic Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate issued by the Notary Public Office, but a few countries such as Spain, Italy, France, etc. require that the Police Clearance Certificate be legalized by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and their Embassy/Consulate in China.
How to apply for Dongguan Police Certificate if the applicant currently lives abroad?
The applicant could authorize a third party for the application. He/she needs to provide Power of Attorney that needs to be signed by the applicant. Thumbprints should be placed on the POA with red ink.
FAQ on Dongguan Police Certificate
You can only apply for Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate/No Criminal Background Check, which covers the period of residence in Dongguan after becoming a foreign national. The period you lived in Dongguan when you were a Chinese citizen will not be included.
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1. Apply for Criminal Background Check or Good Conduct, or Police Clearance Letter on your behalf.
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How to obtain Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate?
▸ Please download the Questionnaire.
▸ Send the Questionnaire and scan copy of the required supporting document mentioned above to info@intrz.com.
▸ We reply to you the quotation and the required supplementary supporting documents.
▸ We prepare the contract for you after receiving all the required documents.
▸ You sign and send back the scan copy of contract and make the deposit.
▸ We start to process the documents.
▸ We send the scan copy of Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate to you and you pay the remaining balance.
▸ We mail Dongguan Police Clearance Certificate/Non-Criminal Record Certificate to you.