Chinese Police Certificate

[Jer50 13]

US Immigration has just informed us that we nee a China Police Certificate for my Vietnamese wife. She stayed with me for about 2 years while in I was working Shanghai. She first had 2 China L Visa from July 28 2010 to Oct. 28 2010 then Oct. 7 2010 to Jan 7 2011. We also had a  Residence Permit issued Nov. 9 2010 to Oct 20, 2011. I cannot remember all the sequence to this. I have read that the Chines will not issue any Police Certificate for any Issued Visa. L in her case that covered July-Oct 2010.

 

How to get Police Report for the time indicated in the Residence Permit from HO CHI MINH?

 

What will US Immigration say about the time in question with only a Chinese L Visa issued and shown in previous passport that we still have?  

 

Many Thanks

 

Jerry

[nelmagriffin 148]

Hello, This ay help. NG

Reference:

China (state.gov)

China:

Police Records

Available

Fees: Varies.  Normally RMB 200 - 300  (Notarization Fee: RMB 80 + Translation Fee: Non-standard)

Document Name: Notarial certificate (Gong Zheng Shu)

Issuing Authority: Local Notary Public Office (Gong Zheng Chu)

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:

1. There are two types of notarial police certificates: notarial certificate of no criminal record and notarial certificate of criminal record.
   • Notarial certificate of no criminal record: Certifies that the applicant has no criminal offense during his or her residence in China. It indicates the applicant’s name, gender, date of birth, ID number, and period of residence in China. NOTE: Notarial certificates of no criminal record issued prior to 2012 may not list the ID number.
   • Notarial certificate of criminal record: Certifies the applicant’s criminal offense and sentencing during their residence in China. It indicates the applicant’s name, gender, date of birth, ID number, conviction information, nature and date of conviction, and date of release. Some certificates also attest that the applicant has no other criminal record beyond the convictions already described. NOTE: Notarial certificates of no criminal record issued prior to 2012 may not list the ID number.
      
2. A notarial police certificate normally contains a watermark, seal, and red stamp.  All notarial documents must have an English translation, and be attached to a certificate stating that the English translation is in conformity with the Chinese original.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Notary Public (Gong Zheng Yuan)

Registration Criteria:

1. A National ID card and household registration (Hu Kou Bu).  If the applicant lives abroad, a copy of his or her passport is also required. 
2. If the applicant is a foreign passport holder, the following documents are required:
   • Valid passport, and all Chinese residence permits or visas. 
   • Registration form of temporary residence for foreigners. 
   • Chinese permanent resident card if applicable.
3. Certificate of no criminal offense, or certificate of criminal offense, issued by the Public Security Bureau. 
4. Photographs - at least two.
5. A signed affidavit or authorization certificate from the applicant if someone other than the applicant applies for the certificate on his or her behalf.  The authorized person also needs to provide his/her national ID card.   
6. Other documents requested by the Notary Public (Gong Zheng Yuan).

Procedure for Obtaining: 

1. Complete an application and submit all relevant documents to the Notary Public Office (Gong Zheng Chu).
2. The Notary Public then examines the documents.  If the application is accepted, the applicant pays all related notary fees.
3. Once the review of the submitted documents is completed, the notarial police certificate is issued. 

Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: Police records are not available for those who were in China in diplomatic status including those working for international organizations, such as the United Nations. 

Comments: While standardized procedures to apply for a notarized document exist in China, in practice, procedures vary depending on locale. Applicants should check the website or contact their local Notary Public Office to obtain specific information regarding required fees and supporting documents. 

 

Court/Prison Records

Available

Fees: Varies. (Notarization Fee: RMB 80 + Translation Fee: Non-standard)

Document Name: Notarial court certificate (Pan Jue Shu Gong Zheng)

Issuing Authority: Local Notary Public Office (Gong Zheng Chu)

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:

1. A notarial court certificate certifies the authenticity of the original People’s Court criminal judgment, and that the photocopy of the judgment is in accordance with the original. 
2. A notarial court certificate normally contains a watermark, seal, and red stamp; except for the copies of the original People’s Court criminal judgment. It indicates the applicant’s name, gender, date of birth, and ID number. NOTE: Notorial court certificates issued prior to 2012 may not list the ID number. All notarial documents must have an English translation, and be attached with a certificate stating that the English translation is in conformity with the Chinese original.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Notary Public (Gong Zheng Yuan)

Registration Criteria:

1. A National ID card and household registration (Hu Kou Bu).  If the applicant lives abroad, a copy of his or her passport is also required.
2. If the applicant is a foreign passport holder, or a Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macau resident; the passport or the mainland travel permit is required.
3. Original People’s court criminal judgment.
4. A signed affidavit or authorization certificate from the applicant if someone other than the applicant applies for the certificate on his or her behalf.  The authorized person also needs to provide his/her national ID card.
5. Other documents requested by the Notary Public (Gong Zheng Yuan).

Procedure for Obtaining:

1. Complete an application and submit all relevant documents to the Notary Public Office (Gong Zheng Chu).
2. The Notary Public then examines the documents.  If the application is accepted, the applicant pays all related notary fees.
3. Once the review of the submitted documents is completed, the notarial court certificate is issued.

Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: None

Comments: Applicants should check the website or contact their local Notary Public Office to obtain specific information regarding required fees and supporting documents. 

[pushbrk 12,903]

While the specific requirements and procedures are quoted above, they do not directly address the issue of temporary residents who are no longer IN China.  

[Chancy 6,241]

On 5/1/2021 at 12:11 PM, Jer50 said:

US Immigration has just informed us that we nee a China Police Certificate for my Vietnamese wife.

 

You need to hire a REPUTABLE agency in China to get the police certificate for your wife.  The agency will mail the certificate(s) and translation(s) to your wife's preferred mailing address.

 

Here are threads describing how others got the required certificates --

 

 

[Jer50 13]

On 5/3/2021 at 6:18 PM, Chancy said:

 

You need to hire a REPUTABLE agency in China to get the police certificate for your wife.  The agency will mail the certificate(s) and translation(s) to your wife's preferred mailing address.

 

Here are threads describing how others got the required certificates --

 

 

Thanks to all for the information. It was not easy as we lived in China 9 years ago. The price was almost 700.00 USD BUT WE FINALLY RECEIVED THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. it took about 2 months to get because they say policy change.

 

[Ryan H 3,812]

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