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问 Chinese, 回答是这样的:
Do Chinese need a notarized criminal record certificate to immigrate to Canada?
Yes, Chinese citizens usually need a notarized police certificate (criminal record certificate) when immigrating to Canada.
For most Canadian immigration programs (e.g., Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, family sponsorship, etc.), Canada requires a police certificate from every country where you have lived for more than 6 months since the age of 18.
Let me know which immigration stream you are applying under if you’d like guidance tailored to that.
问 Chinese, 回答是这样的:
Do Chinese need a notarized criminal record certificate to immigrate to Canada?
Yes, Chinese citizens usually need a notarized police certificate (criminal record certificate) when immigrating to Canada.
Specifically:
For most Canadian immigration programs (e.g., Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, family sponsorship, etc.), Canada requires a police certificate from every country where you have lived for more than 6 months since the age of 18.
For Applicants from China:
- You must obtain a Police Certificate (无犯罪记录证明).
- It must be notarized by a local notary office (公证处) in China.
- The notarization must include an English or French translation, depending on your application.
How to get it:
- Apply at the local police station (公安局) where your hukou (户口) is registered or where you have lived.
- The police station issues a certificate stating whether you have a criminal record.
- Take that certificate to a notary office (公证处) to get an official notarized version with translation.
- Submit the notarized copy to IRCC when requested or as part of your permanent residence application.
Notes:
- If you lived in multiple cities in China, you may need certificates from each jurisdiction.
- For Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, the requirements are different and depend on the region.
Let me know which immigration stream you are applying under if you’d like guidance tailored to that.