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Can I apply for a certificate of no criminal record while outside China?
There is currently no online application channel, and no official written statement can be provided.
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How can foreign nationals apply for academic credential authentication at the China Service Center for Scholarly Exchange?
The authentication of the highest academic degree is a crucial component when applying for a work permit in China as an expat.
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How can one conduct administrative litigation involving foreign parties?
The Administrative Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China shall apply to expats, stateless persons and foreign organizations conducting administrative litigation within the territory of China. They are entitled to the same litigation rights and obligations as Chinese citizens and organizations.
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Can a newborn's name be changed on the Medical Certificate of Birth?
Please note that once the Medical Certificate of Birth has been issued, the issuing institution will, in principle, not alter the information recorded on it.
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How to trace the history of my grandparents in Shanghai in the 1930s?
We suggest visiting the Shanghai Archives website and using the "Digital Documents Access" (数字档案查阅平台) to search the archival catalogs.
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How to report lost property to the police?
There are three ways to file a report: in person, by phone, or by mail.
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How can foreign nationals obtain a Certificate of No Criminal Record?
Foreign nationals who have stayed in China for at least 180 days with a residence permit since their first entry, and whose residence permit was issued in Shanghai or who actually resided in the city during that period, may apply for a criminal record check in Shanghai.
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Is there a template for the authorization letter to apply for a certificate of no criminal record?
There is no standard template for the Letter of Authorization, but it must clearly state the information of both the principal and the authorized person.
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How can my partner and I register our marriage in Shanghai?
Foreign nationals cannot register their marriage in the Chinese mainland.
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Where can I get an apostille on a Chinese birth certificate?
For consultation and appointment regarding the apostille service for your Chinese birth certificate, please contact the Shanghai Foreign Affairs Service Center at +86-21-2216-1565.
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