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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!

10 years 18 weeks ago in  Visa & Legalities - China

 
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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.

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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.."

 

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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.

mike695ca:

Why would Americans need one but not Canadians?

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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. 

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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.

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Shining_brow:

2 years ago was a long time back!

 

New laws came in last year.

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ironman510:

I still needed a FBI record 9 years ago.

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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!

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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)

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Really, it should be compulsory for everyone applying for an initial residence + work permit anywhere in China, especially teachers.

sorrel:

Please explain how female teachers are a threat. 

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Hulk:

@sorrel: Killer vaginas.

 

Sap wiife => seduce Chinese male => conquer his wealth.

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