Issuing Authority for Kunming Police Certificate
The official authority for Kunming Police Clearance Certificate is Exit-Entry Administration Office of Kunming Municipal Public Security Bureau.
Who needs this Certificate?
After having visited, worked, studied, or lived in Kunming for over six months, you may need a Kunming Police Certificate. This document is essential when applying for work visas, student visas, permanent residency, and other matters in other countries.
How to apply for the Kunming Police Certificate for International applicants
Applicants can apply for a Kunming police certificate in person at the Kunming Municipal Public Security Bureau’s Exit-Entry Administration Office..
Who can apply for Kunming Police Certificate?
Kunming Police Clearance Certificate can only be issued by those who have resided for at least 180 days and held valid Chinese residence permits in Kunming.
Application Procedures of Kunming Police Certificate
STEP 1. Submit all required documents to Exit-Entry Administration Office of Kunming Municipal Public Security Bureau for review.
STEP 2. Exit-Entry Administration Office of Kunming Municipal Public Security Bureau conducts the criminal record check. If applicant has criminal record, the Non-criminal Record Certificate is unobtainable.
STEP 3. Submit Kunming of China Police Clearance Certificate to Notary Public Office in Kunming.
STEP 4. Notary Public Office issues Kunming Notarial Certificate of Non-criminal Record.
Documents Required for Kunming Police Certificate
1. Passport copies(current and previous) including:
◾Photo pages
◾Visa pages
◾Residence permit pages
◾Exit-entry stamp pages
2. Scanned copy of the Registration Form(s) of Temporary Residence.
• Living in Kunming: Must provide the Registration Form(s) of Temporary Residence.
• Living abroad: This document is optional.
3. Scanned copy of work permit or scan copy of original degree/diploma.
Work permits, and degree are optional documents for police certificate application.
4. Signed letter of authority for third party application.
You must provide written consent if you need someone else to deal with your application on your behalf.
What does Kunming Police Certificate look like?
The Kunming Police Certificate is only provided as a physical document and is not sent electronically. A QR code from the Public Security Bureau appears at the bottom left of the document, allowing authenticity verification through scanning.
Information included on the Police Certificate issued by Public Security Bureau
- Your full name
- Nationality
- Passport Numbers used in China
- The period of your stay in Kunming
- Statement indicates that if you have criminal record.
- Two- dimensional code for verification of authenticity.
Information included on the Police Certificate issued by Notary Public
If you need to use a Kunming Police Certificate abroad, you shall make an application to Notary Public Office in China to obtain a notarial certificate of good conduct. The notarial certificate of clearance will include following information:
- Your full name
- Gender
- Date of Birth
- Nationality
- Current Passport Number
- The period of your stay in Kunming
- Statement indicates that if you have criminal record.
Processing Time for Kunming Police Certificate
Processing time for Kunming Police Certificate is 2-3 weeks excluding mailing time.
Apostille and Legalization for Kunming Police Certificate
In addition to notarization, Kunming police certificates also require Apostille and Legalization when used in other countries. As a member state of the Hague Convention, the Apostille has entered into force in China on December 7, 2023.
• When used in Apostille Convention countries: Kunming police certificate requires apostille
• When used in Non-Hague Convention countries: Kunming police certificate requires legalization.
Apostille Procedures of Kunming Police Certificate
The legalization procedures are as follows:
STEP 1. Take Kunming Police Certificate to notary public offices in Kunming for notarization.
STEP 2. Take Notarial Police Certificate to the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or authorized Foreign Affairs Offices of the Yunnan Province government for apostille.
Legalization Procedures of Kunming Police Certificate
The legalization procedures are as follows:
STEP 1. Take Kunming Police Certificate to notary public offices in Kunming for notarization.
STEP 2. Submit Notarial Police Certificate to Chinese Foreign Ministry for authentication.
STEP 3. Take authenticated Police Certificate to corresponding Embassy/Consulate in China for legalization.
FAQ on Kunming Criminal Record Check
Q: Is it possible for me to apply for Kunming of China Police Clearance Certificate if I am living abroad currently?
A: Yes. If you are living abroad currently, your relatives or friends may request issuance of the police certificate on behalf of you. Relatives and friends should have specific written authorization letter.