How to obtain a police certificate

Hong Kong

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes. However, the certificate will be released directly to the Canadian Consulate General. If the request is made by a CIC office in Canada or by another overseas visa office, the certificate will be released directly to that office.

How and where do I obtain one?

If you live in Hong Kong
You should apply for a Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) in person. You will be required to provide:

• your Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document
• the original letter from the Canadian Consulate General requesting the certificate;
• the original and a photocopy of the documents proving your relationship with the Principal Applicant for the visa application if the letter from the Canadian Consulate General does not contain your name (for dependents of the Principal Applicant only); and
• the processing fees of 180$HK (Fees are subject to change)

Fingerprints will be taken at the time of application. Application forms and instructions can be downloaded from www.info.gov.hk/police/hkp-home/english/forms/cncc/cncc-notes.htm and should be submitted to:

Certificate of No Criminal Conviction Office
14/F, Arsenal House
Police Headquarters
1 Arsenal Street
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Telephone: (852) 2860 6557
Fax: (852) 2200 4321
E-mail enquiries: eo-cncc-ib@police.gov.hk
Website: www.info.gov.hk/police/hkp-home/english/forms/cncc/cncc-notes.htm

If you live outside of Hong Kong
Visit the Hong Kong Police Force website to find out how to apply. You must provide a letter with a clear return address from the CIC office in Canada or overseas visa office that is requesting the police certificate.