This article is to explain how foreigners apply for a China-issue police check certificate in Guangzhou, for purposes of marriage, immigration, employment or school admission.
Guangzhou has altered its rules few times for foreigners to get Police check certificate (PCC, it's known as No Criminal Record Certificate in China) since 2017.
China Police Check Certificate - Guangzhou
The lastest rule on foreigner's PCC application in Guangdong province came into force on March 1st 2019. The new rule has relaxed the former measures and made the China Police Check Certificate application easier in Guangzhou, compared to old rules, it imposes a stricter requirement on Registration Form of Temporary Residence.
China central government's public security ministry does not issue PCC to individuals (including Chinese citizens). In practice, local authorities of each city issue the PCCs to applicant who stayed in their jurisdictions. As each certificate only covers the period in specific city, the applicant of China police check certificate / No Criminal Recordneeds multiple certificates to cover the whole period of stay in China, in case of the applicant stayed more than 1 city in China. Guangdong Province becomes the only exception that the applicant may apply for a single certificate to cover whole time spent in Guangdong Province.
! The rules and ways of getting PCC now may not apply in the future, so we are not responsible for the change/adjustment done by government.
Authorize us to do it
If you are not able to return to China, you can authorize us to act on your behalf for your PCC in Guangzhou.
This will save your time in the process, on the other hand you can do it yourself by clicking the other tab.
China can not issue PCC for Deplomatic and Official Passport holder.
You have to prove that you stayed in Guangdong provice for at least 6 months, the Registration Form of Temporary Residence is the only document to prove that.
Guangzhou Police Check Certificate - Required Documents
1 Passports
Your passport which used in Guangzhou and passport which is valid now.
The original passports, or its photo copies authenticated by a China Consulate/Embassy.
2 Registration Form of Temporary Residence
The Registration Form of Temporary Residence is a important document to tell the jurisdiction. If you have not registered in police station, your application will be rejected. If you have some forms, you can only apply to cover the periods shows on the registration forms.
3 Letter of Authorization
A letter of authorization is the document showing that the applicant authorize us to all relevent work for obtaining PCC. It somehow likes a power of attorney.
It has to be notarized (if applicant is in China) or authenticated by a China Consulate/ Embassy (if applicant are ourside of China).
Do it yourself
China can not issue PCC for Deplomatic and Official Passport holder.
You have to prove that you stayed in Guangdong for at least 6 months, the Registration Form of Temporary Residence is the only document to prove that.
Guangzhou Police Check Certificate - Department and Office to visit
Division of Exit and Entry Administration of Guangzhou Public Security Bureau
If you are unable to return to China, you can hire us on your behalf.
| Address: | Jiefang Nanlu 155 Hao, Yuexiu Qu, Guangzhou |
| Office Hours | 8:30-12:00 and 14:00-17:30, Monday to Friday, closed during holidays. |
Guangzhou Notary Public Office
| Address: | Dongfeng Zhonglu Yuexiu Chengshi Guangchang Nanta 10~12 Lou, Yuexiu Qu, Guangzhou 510030 |
| Website: | http://www.gz-notary.com/ |
| Office Hours | 9:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30, Monday to Friday, closed during holidays. |
We recommend to make application in its headquater. As its branch offices are not familiar with Foreigners' PCC notarization.
Guangzhou Police Check Certificate - Required Documents
China can not issue PCC for Deplomatic and Official Passport holder.
You have to prove that you stayed in Guangdong provice for at least 6 months, the Registration Form of Temporary Residence is the only document to prove that.
Required Documents
1 Passports
Your passport which used in Guangzhou and passport which is valid now.
The original passports, or its photo copies authenticated by a China Consulate/Embassy.
2 Registration Form of Temporary Residence
The Registration Form of Temporary Residence is a important document to tell the jurisdiction. If you have not registered in police station, your application will be rejected. If you have some forms, you can only apply to cover the periods shows on the registration forms.
! Please check our flowchart at home page and the sample of required document list for China PCC before you send email to us.