IWhy is a Dalian Police Certificate needed?
Foreign nationals who have lived in Dalian for over 6 months are eligible to apply for Dalian Police Certificate at Exit-Entry Administration Office of Dalian Municipal Public Security Bureau.
It is a critical document for applying for work permits, study permits, immigration visas, or permanent residence in another country.
Applicants do not need an appointment to access in-person services. Please note that applications should not be submitted via email, fax, or mail. If a third party submits the application on behalf of the applicant, a written letter of authorization from the applicant is required.
Applicable Applicants for Dalian Police Certificate
Before applying for a police certificate in Dalian, you need to determine if you meet the following criteria:
1. Having resided in Dalian continuously for at least 6 consecutive months;
2. Holding a long-term residence permit during your stay in Dalian;
3. Being able to provide authentic, legal, and complete application materials.
Application Procedures of Dalian Criminal Record Check
STEP 1. Obtain Request Letter on personal conduct investigation from Dalian Notary Public Office.
STEP 2. Submit this Request Letter along with all other required documents to Exit-Entry Administration Office of Dalian Municipal Public Security Bureau for review.
STEP 3. Exit-Entry Administration Office of Dalian Municipal Public Security Bureau conducts criminal background check. If applicant has criminal record, the Non-criminal Record Certificate is unobtainable.
STEP 4. Take Dalian of China Police Clearance Certificate to Notary Public Office. Notary Public Office issues Notarial Certificate of Non-criminal Record.
Application Documents for Dalian Criminal Record Check
1. Scanned copy of current and previous passport photo pages, visa pages, residence permit pages and exit-entry stamp pages.
You must bring the copy of passports to the Public Security Bureau. Or you may ask a third party to present in person with your copy of passports to make application where written consent applies.
2. Scanned copy of the Registration Form(s) of Temporary Residence.
The Registration Form of Temporary Residence is the form that you filled upon your arrival in China within 24 hours.
3. Scanned copy of work permit or scan copy of original degree/diploma.【Optional documents】
Work permits, and degree are optional documents for police certificate application.
4. If you need to authorize third party to apply for the police certificate on your behalf, you need to provide scan copy of original authorization.
You must provide a written consent if you need someone other than you to deal with your application on your behalf.
Information which will appear on the Dalian Police Certificate to be issued
Dalian Police Certificate is only available in hard copy. A two- dimensional code on the bottom left of the certificate allows for authenticity verification. Applicants can scan this code to confirm the document’s validity.
Information included on the Police Certificate issued by Public Security Bureau (See Sample)
- Your full name
- Nationality
- Passport Numbers used in China
- The period of your stay in Dalian
- 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 (See Sample)
If you need to use a Dalian 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 Dalian
- Statement indicates that if you have criminal record.
Processing Time for Dalian Police Certificate
It may take up to 2-3 weeks to process. Please allow an additional 5-6 business days for postage.
Apostille and Legalization for Dalian Police Certificate
When a Dalian Police Certificate needs to be used in certain countries, simple notarization is not sufficient. In addition to notarization, Legalization or Apostille may also be required.
- Apostille is for the countries in Hague Convention.
- Legalization is for the countries in Non-Hague Convention.
Apostille Procedures of Dalian Police Certificate
The apostille procedures are as follows:
STEP 1. Take Dalian Police Certificate to notary public offices in Dalian 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 Liaoning province governments for apostille.
Legalization Procedures of Dalian Police Certificate
The legalization procedures are as follows:
STEP 1. Take Dalian Police Certificate to notary public offices in Dalian for notarization.
STEP 2. Take 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 Dalian Police Certificate
Q1: How long is a Dalian Police Certificate valid for?
A1: The validity of Dalian Police Certificate is at the discretion of employers and organizations that require the police certificate.
Q2: I worked in Dalian for 2 years as an English teacher. The first address I lived in is Ganjingzi district, and the second address I lived in is Jinzhou district. Currently, I need to apply for Dalian Non-criminal Record Certificate for New Zealand immigration. What’s the application procedure of Dalian of China Police Certificate?
A2: Dalian of China Police Clearance Certificate is issued by Exit-Entry Administration Office of Dalian Municipal Public Security Bureau. Since the last address you lived in is Jinzhou district, you need to apply for Non-criminal Record Certificate at Exit-Entry Administration Office of Jinzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau. Then get the Police Certificate notarized by Notary Public Office.
Q3: I lived in Dalian several times but never more than 6 months in a row, am I eligible to apply for Dalian of China Police Clearance Certificate?
A3: Generally, you cannot apply for Dalian Police Certificate if you lived in Dalian for less than 6 months in a row. Please contact Exit-Entry Administration Office of Dalian Municipal Public Security Bureau who has jurisdiction over the address you live in Dalian for more details.
Q4: I live in Australia, and I am applying for a job in NSW. How do I apply for a Dalian Police Certificate?
A4: You may authorize a third party to apply for Dalian Police Certificate on behalf of you. You need to provide authorization to the third party for application. For the required documents, you could contact Exit-Entry Administration Office of Dalian Municipal Public Security Bureau to confirm more details.