Applying for an Immigrant Visa

Civil Documents and Police Certificates from the People's Republic of China

Birth/marriage/death/divorce certificates: Individuals living outside China may obtain civil documents for birth, marriage, death and divorce from the Notary Public Office with jurisdiction over their county of previous residence. Relatives or friends may request issuance of certificates on behalf of an applicant who is living abroad. Relatives and friends should have specific written authorization from the interested party requesting the documents. Alternatively, persons in need of civil documents may contact the PRC Embassy or Consulate nearest to their residence abroad and ask that their request be forwarded to the appropriate Notary Public Office. Obtaining civil documents through a PRC Embassy or Consulate can require considerable time.

Police certificates: Individuals should apply for a certificate of no criminal record at the local Public Security Bureau (PSB). Once the certificate has been obtained, individuals should then make an application to the Notary Public Office for a certificate based on the PSB document.

 

Related Links

• Document Checklist
• Unobtainable Birth Certificates
• Local Agencies that Offer Assistance in Completing Visa Forms
• Police Clearances from Hong Kong and Macau
• Civil Documents and Police Certificates from Philippines, Requesting a Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) through eCensus, Philippines National Statistics Office contact information (PDF file, 945 KB)*
• Medical Examinations (PDF file, 98 KB)*
• Fees
• Visa Photo Requirement

 

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Last modified: January 6, 2009