• 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:
  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).

  • 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.