How to Obtain a No-Criminal-Record Certificate for Foreigners in Shanghai

Eligibility Criteria for Application

1. The foreigner must have resided continuously in Shanghai for over 6 months.

2. The foreigner must hold a residence permit for work, study, or private affairs.

3. The foreigner must have no criminal record during their stay in Shanghai.

Application Process and Required Documents for No-Criminal-Record Certificate at the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau

1. Scanned copy of the passport's main page.

2. Scanned copy of the passport's residence permit page.

3. If applying through a third party, a Power of Attorney (POA) is required, which must be notarized by a Chinese consulate.

Application Procedure for Shanghai No-Criminal-Record Certificate

1. Submit the required documents to the Administration Bureau.

2. The Administration Bureau will review the documents and check the criminal record (if the foreigner has a criminal record, the certificate will not be issued).

Documents Required for Notarization of Shanghai No-Criminal-Record Certificate at the Shanghai Notary Public Office

1. Scanned copy of the passport's main page.

2. Scanned copies of the Chinese visa page and residence permit page.

3. Scanned copies of the pages showing the first entry stamp and the last exit stamp in the passport.

4. Scanned copy of the Temporary Accommodation Registration Form.

5. If working in China, provide a scanned copy of the work permit; if studying in China, provide a scanned copy of the graduation or completion certificate.

Processing Time for Shanghai No-Criminal-Record Certificate
The application and certification process for a Shanghai No-Criminal-Record Certificate typically takes 3-4 weeks, excluding mailing time.