How to Obtain No-criminal Record Certificate in Beijing

Unlike other cities that may have more centralized digital portals for expats, Beijing’s process is deeply rooted in the Local Police Station system.

• Jurisdictional Complexity: Beijing is divided into 16 districts (Chaoyang, Haidian, Dongcheng, etc.). Each Paichusuo has its own specific interpretation of document requirements, especially regarding the history of your Temporary Residence Registration.
  
  
• Strict Originality: Beijing authorities are known for their Originals Only stance. They often require the physical presentation of current and old passports to verify your entire stay in the capital.

To ensure your Beijing NCR is accepted globally (e.g., by the USCIS, Canadian IRCC, or European immigration), the process follows three critical stages:

1. The Police Search

The first step is securing the Certificate of No Criminal Record from the Entry-Exit Administration or the specific police station where you were last registered.

Asomerit Insight: In Beijing, the Registration Form of Temporary Residence is the Golden Key. If you have gaps in your registration history between 2018 and now, our team knows how to liaise with the bureaus to bridge those periods legally.

2. The Notary Public

A police printout is not a legal document for international use. It must be transformed into a Notarial Certificate. Beijing’s Notary Offices (like the Beijing Fangyuan Notary Public Office) are among the most authoritative in China, and their seals carry significant weight worldwide.

3. Legalization & Apostille

Depending on your destination country, your Beijing NCR may need an Apostille or Consular Legalization. We handle the entire walking process between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the respective Embassies located right here in the capital.

Before we begin, ensure you have the following:

• Passport(s): All passports used during your stay in Beijing.
• Residence Records: Any old Blue/White slips or digital records from the Beijing Jington (京通) mini-program.
• Work/Study Proof: Graduation certificates or employment release letters to verify your purpose of stay.

Our service fees for obtaining a Non-Navigating the administrative requirements of a capital city requires not only expertise but also clear expectations regarding investment and timing. Below is our transparent breakdown for the Beijing NCR process.

Transparent Service Fees

Our comprehensive service for obtaining a Non-Criminal Record Certificate in Beijing starts at 450 USD. This all-inclusive starter package is designed to cover the essential path to legalization:

• Official Application: Handling the entire submission process at the Beijing Entry-Exit Administration.
• Legalization: Notarization and Apostille authentication fees for a single document.
• Global Delivery: Secure international courier service to send the final, authenticated certificate directly to your doorstep.

Note on Variable Costs: Depending on your specific needs, additional costs may apply for consular authentication (if your destination country does not accept Apostille), handling multiple documents, or specialized courier services from your home country to our Beijing office.

Expected Processing Timeline

Efficiency in the capital is subject to the complexity of your residency history. Generally, the processing time for a Beijing NCRC is between 2 to 4 weeks.

However, the timeline may be extended under the following circumstances:

• Multi-City Residency: If your history requires certificates from multiple cities in addition to Beijing.
• Supplementary Evidence: If the local bureaus request additional documentation to verify specific stay periods.
• Embassy Involvement: If your case requires consular authentication by an embassy located in Beijing.

Beijing’s administrative halls can be intimidating. Language barriers, shifting local policies, and the requirement for physical presence often stall applications for weeks.

• Local Liaison: We don't just mail documents; we have dedicated staff who physically visit the Paichusuo in districts like Chaoyang or Haidian to resolve discrepancies on the spot.
• Remote Expertise: Most of our clients have already left China. We act as your legal representative in Beijing, eliminating the need for you to fly back for a single stamp.
• Capital Priority: Being based in the same city as the central authorities allows us to expedite the MFA legalization process more efficiently than agencies based elsewhere.

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