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  • Applicable to Hong Kong and Mainland residents
  • This service is solely in connection with a person's application for various types of visa, such as visit, student or resident visa, or for adoption of children. Applications for the Certificate for any other purposes will not be accepted.
  • Applicants shall submit application through the Hong Kong Police Force Online Applications Platform (https://www.es.police.gov.hk).

    Important Notice: With effect from 1 January 2026, the CNCC Office has ceased accepting applications and payment from applicants outside Hong Kong submitted by post / drop-in box / a representative. Relevant applications must be made through the Hong Kong Police Force Online Applications Platform (https://www.es.police.gov.hk).

  • In general, applicants who meet the below listed conditions will NOT be required to submit fingerprints *:

    1. Using “iAM Smart” to log into the Online Applications Platform to make application; and
    2. Application purpose not related to business involving child or mentally incapacitated person (e.g. child adoption).

    *However, under special circumstances, applicants meeting the above listed conditions will STILL be required to submit fingerprints to authenticate their identity.

  • Required documents:
  1. The ORIGINAL of signed “Application form”
  2. The ORIGINAL of signed “Fingerprint consent form”
  3. Standard personal data form (Only required for visa applications) (Optional)
  4. A PHOTOCOPY of applicant’s Hong Kong Identity Card / valid Travel Document
  5. A PHOTOCOPY of a request letter from the relevant Consulate / Immigration Authority / Government Authority
  6. A PHOTOCOPY of the documents proving the applicant’s relationship with the “visa principal applicant” for the application (Only required if the request letter in item 5 above only mentioned the name of the principal applicant and terms such as “sponsor” / “dependent” / “partner” and does not contain the applicant’s own name)
  7. Parent / Guardian Consent Form (For online applicant aged under 18 only)
  8. The ORIGINAL of a full set of the applicant’s fingerprints taken by law enforcement agency / Consulate where the applicant presently resides. Please click here to visit the website of relevant department for the detailed requirements.
  • Fee
    • HK$311
  • Payment methods
    For online application
    • The Online Applications Platform accepts credit card, FPS and PPS payments.

    Important Notice: With effect from 1 January 2026, the CNCC Office has ceased accepting applications and payment from applicants outside Hong Kong submitted by post / drop-in box / a representative. Relevant applications must be made through the Hong Kong Police Force Online Applications Platform (https://www.es.police.gov.hk).

  • Being the most efficient and convenient avenue, online submission of application is highly recommended by the CNCC Office. Especially for applications meeting the listed conditions, processing time will be within 15 calendar days. Applications submitted in person at CNCC Office or cases warranting additional processing steps under special circumstances shall take a longer time and the Office is committed to complete them in 28 calendar days.
  • If no criminal conviction data against the applicant is kept by the Hong Kong Police Force:
    • A Certificate will be sent to the relevant Consulate / Immigration Authority / Government Authority.
    • Applicants will NOT receive any copy of the Certificate.
  • If criminal conviction data is found:
    • Both the relevant Consulate / Immigration Authority / Government Authority and the applicants will receive a letter advising that a Certificate cannot be issued and listing out the conviction data.
  • If the applicant is under investigation by the Hong Kong Police Force / law enforcement agencies in Hong Kong, or is currently a defendant in criminal proceedings in Hong Kong, or is subject of non-payment of fine including traffic offences:
    • His / her application will not be further processed until the matter concerned has been concluded.
    • The applicant will receive a notification about the suspension of his/her application and the required formality afterwards.
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