- 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).
- Required documents:
- The ORIGINAL of signed “Application form”
- The ORIGINAL of signed “Fingerprint consent form”
- Standard personal data form (Only required for visa applications) (Optional)
- A PHOTOCOPY of applicant’s Hong Kong Identity Card / valid Travel Document
- A PHOTOCOPY of a request letter from the relevant Consulate / Immigration Authority / Government Authority
- 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)
- Parent / Guardian Consent Form (For online applicant aged under 18 only)
- 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).
- Upon receiving the full set of applicant’s fingerprints, the application result will be provided to the relevant parties within 20 working 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.
- Please click here to visit the website of relevant department for details.
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Methods of enquiry
- Email: cncc-enquiries@police.gov.hk
- Telephone: (852) 2860 6558