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anonymous
Q: Do I need a criminal record check to get a visa in Guangdong Province?
Not that I have anything to hide but, does anyone know that when applying for work in said province, is a c.r.c. mandatory province wide? Thanks in advance!
9 years 48 weeks ago in Visa & Legalities - China
Nope. Not from my experience. Maybe for new people or maybe for teachers. But when i was a teacher nope. And i am currently re-upping and they did not request one.
Depends on what visa you want.
I wish people would be a bit more precise with their questions.
How does that scene in "The holy grail" go?
"Whhattt... is the unladen flight weight of a swallow? "
" Do you mean an European or African swallow? "
"Ehhh.."
In Shenzhen, a city in Guangdong province requires an FBI for Americans if you're getting a Z visa in Hong Kong or Home country. If you're renewing your RP or moving your RP to a new company then a criminal check isn't required.
ironman510:
That's a great question, it's been asked in Wall Street every year, Only British and Americans need a criminal background check if its a new Z visa gig. we got a Canadian couple last March and they asked the same thing. Maybe a better relationship with China and less violence. I know Canada is special to Koreans, they adore all teachers from there.
ScotsAlan:
I did not need it 2 years ago in GZ. But that was for a work permit, not a foreign expert certificate.
Pretty sure the rule only applies to teachers.
That's why I was asking the OP to be more specific.
Went through the process of getting my first Z visa (Residence Permit) last Sep-Nov, not sure what your situation is but I'm a UK citizen, based in Shenzhen and this was a non-teaching position. I was not required to provide any sort of criminal background check, however I did have to return back to the UK to obtain the Z visa.
I heard it was much easier being a Brit due to the connection with Hong Kong, but last year the rules and regulations changed apparently and I HAD to return to the UK to get the Z visa before returning to China for the 1 year residence permit.
maywood87:
Wow... 1 thumbs down for this comment! Some people so strange!
sorrel:
when back home applying for the 'Z', chances are the Chinese embassy does a check of sorts.
Also it appears to be ad-hoc depending on job, province, your country of origin and sex (if you are male or female)
Really, it should be compulsory for everyone applying for an initial residence + work permit anywhere in China, especially teachers.
