Getting Criminal Record Check

Australia Citizens
Issuing Organization: Australian Federal Police(AFP)
Link: https://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/services/criminal-records/national-police-checks

Canada Citizens
Issuing Organization: RCMP
Link: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/

Ireland Citizens
Issuing Organization: Garda Síochána
Link: https://www.garda.ie/en/About-Us/Online-Services/Data-Protection-FOI-Police-Certificates/Police-Certificates.html

New Zealand Citizens
Issuing Organization: Ministry of Justice
Link: https://www.justice.govt.nz/criminal-records/get-your-own/

South Africa Citizens
Issuing Organization: South African Police Service (SAPS)
Link: https://www.saps.gov.za/services/applying_clearence_certificate.php

UK Citizens
Issuing Organization: mygov.scot
Link: https://www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure/overview/

US Citizens
Issuing Organization: FBI (takes up to 3 months)
Link: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/compact-council/national-fingerprint-based-background-checks-steps-for-success

Document Authentication Process

For Australian Citizens:
Step#1: Notarize by a public notary
Step#2: Authenticate by the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Visit website)
Step#3 Authenticate by Chinese Consulate/Embassy

Canadian Citizens
Step#1: Notarize by a public notary
Step#2: Authenticate by Authentication and Service of Documents Section of Global Affairs Canada
Trade  (Visit website)
Step#3 Authenticate by Chinese Consulate/Embassy

Irish Citizens
Step#1: Notarize by a public notary
Step#2: Authenticate by the Legalization Office of the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (Visit website)
Step#3: Authenticate by Chinese Consulate/Embassy

New Zealand Citizens:
Step#1: Notarize by a public notary
Step#2: Authenticate by the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Visit website)
Step#3: Authenticate by Chinese Consulate/Embassy

South African Citizens
Step#1: Degree and TESOL Certificate legalized by DHET or DIRCO (Visit DHET website or DIRCO website)
Step#1-1: Police Clearance Check legalized by DIRCO ((Visit DIRCO website)
Step#2: Authenticate by Chinese Consulate/Embassy

UK Citizens
Step#1: Notarize by a public notary (Make sure to attach ‘Letters of Attestation’)
Step#2: Legalize by Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Visit website)
Step#3: Authenticate by Chinese Consulate/Embassy

US Citizens:
Step#1: Notarize by a public notary
Step#2: Authenticate by the Secretary of State (Visit website)
Step#3: Authenticate by Chinese Consulate/Embassy

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