China Police Check from Australia

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China Police Check
from Australia

International criminal history check for people who have lived in China. Completed 100% online from Australia — no PSB visit, no proxy in China, no consulate appointment.

Get Your China Check — $85
$85 Flat rate
10–15 Working days
100% Online
190+ Countries
Resumen general

Who Needs a China Police Check from Australia?

If you have lived in China for six months or more as an adult, Australian employers in regulated industries will typically require an international criminal history check as part of their pre-employment screening. This applies to Australian expats who worked or studied in China, Chinese nationals who have migrated to Australia, and anyone else who lived in China for six or more months.

This check — also known as an overseas police clearance or ICHC — is for Australian employment screening. It is separate from the Chinese government No Criminal Record Certificate (无犯罪记录证明) required for visa and immigration applications, and is completed entirely online through Worker Checks from Australia without needing anyone in China.

Regulated industries that commonly require this check:
Tercera edad Disability / NDIS Healthcare & Nursing Education & Teaching Guardería IT & Engineering Finance & Banking Community Services
Key difference

China Government PCC vs Worker Checks — What’s the Difference?

This is the most important distinction to understand before you apply. The Chinese government certificate and the Worker Checks check are completely different documents serving different purposes — and obtaining the Chinese government certificate from Australia is notoriously difficult.

Característica China Government PCC (无犯罪记录证明) Controles de los trabajadores our service
Emitido por Chinese Public Security Bureau (PSB) or Notary Public Office Worker Checks (ACIC-accredited, Australia)
Used for Australian visa & immigration applications Australian employment background screening
From Australia? Requires a proxy or representative in China to apply in person 100% online from Australia — no proxy needed
Consulate visit? Often required for authentication No — biometric verification on your phone
Tiempo de procesamiento 2–6+ weeks plus authentication time 10-15 días laborables
Entrega Physical certificate posted from China Instant PDF download from your portal
Employer screening? Sometimes accepted Yes — designed for this purpose
Suitable for visa? Sí No — use Chinese PSB or Notary Public
Suitable for AHPRA? No No — use Fit2Work or AIS International
Not suitable for visa or immigration purposes. The Australian Department of Home Affairs only accepts police clearance certificates issued directly by official Chinese government authorities for immigration purposes. For Australian visa applications, you need the official Chinese No Criminal Record Certificate (无犯罪记录证明) from a Chinese Public Security Bureau or Notary Public Office — this typically requires a representative in China. For AHPRA health practitioner registration, use Fit2Work or AIS International. Worker Checks international checks are for employment screening only.
Proceso

How to Apply — 100% Online from Australia

The entire process is completed on your phone or computer from anywhere in Australia. No need to contact anyone in China, visit a consulate, or arrange document authentication.

  • 1
    Select International Police Check
    Ir a la Worker Checks product page and select International Police Check.
  • 2
    Choose China and pay
    Select China from the country dropdown and complete payment of $85 securely online.
  • 3
    Complete su solicitud
    Enter your personal details including the period you lived in China, provide consent, and upload your identity documents.
  • 4
    Biometric identity verification
    Use your mobile phone camera to complete biometric VOI with your original passport. No screenshots, printouts, or copies accepted.
  • 5
    Receive your certificate
    You will receive an SMS and email when your check is ready — typically 10–15 working days. Download or e-share your certificate directly from your Worker Checks CheckHub portal.
Requisitos

Identity Documents Required

Pasaporte válido

Australian, Chinese, or other current passport — must be original. No copies, screenshots, or printouts.

Detalles a juego

All personal details across your documents must match your application exactly.

China Residency Period

Be ready to provide the approximate period and location of your time in China.

Mobile Device

A smartphone with a working camera is required for biometric identity verification.

Pricing

Cost of China Police Check from Australia

$85
Per China international criminal history check — all inclusive
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Results are delivered securely to your Worker Checks CheckHub portal as a downloadable PDF. Share electronically with your employer directly from the portal — no arranging authentication or posting physical documents.

Employers screening workers who lived in China? Controles de los trabajadores Centro de negocios supports bulk international checks with employer-pay or worker-pay options, live compliance tracking, and automated expiry alerts. Free to set up, no contracts.
Timing

Tiempo de procesamiento

Most China police checks through Worker Checks are completed within 10 to 15 working days from submission, depending on processing times of Chinese government agencies.

You will receive an SMS and email as soon as your result is available. Your certificate is accessible immediately in your CheckHub portal as a PDF — no waiting for documents to be posted from China.

Planning ahead: If you have an employment start date, apply at least 3–4 weeks in advance to allow for any processing variations.
FAQ

Preguntas frecuentes

I lived in China years ago — do I still need a China police check for Australian employment?
Yes. If you lived in China for six or more consecutive months at any point as an adult, employers in regulated Australian industries may still require a China international criminal history check as part of pre-employment screening. This is standard practice in aged care, disability support, healthcare, and education sectors regardless of how long ago you lived in China.
Why can’t I just get the Chinese government certificate from Australia?
The Chinese government No Criminal Record Certificate (无犯罪记录证明) is issued by the local Public Security Bureau (PSB) or Notary Public Office at the city level in China. Applying from overseas typically requires a representative or proxy in China to submit documents in person, authenticate them through China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and then post them to Australia — a process that can take weeks or months. The Worker Checks China check bypasses this entirely and is completed 100% online from Australia.
Is this check suitable for Australian visa or immigration applications?
No. The Australian Department of Home Affairs only accepts police clearance certificates issued directly by official Chinese government authorities for immigration purposes. For Australian visa applications requiring a China police check, you need the official No Criminal Record Certificate from a Chinese PSB or Notary Public Office. The Worker Checks China check is for employment screening only.
I was only a student in China — do I still need this check?
If you studied in China for six months or more as an adult, yes — most Australian employers in regulated industries will require an international criminal history check covering that period. The requirement applies regardless of the reason for your stay.
Is this check suitable for AHPRA health practitioner registration?
No. AHPRA requires international criminal history checks from its own approved suppliers — currently Fit2Work and AIS International. The Worker Checks China check is suitable for employment screening but not for AHPRA registration purposes.
Does my China police check expire?
The certificate is a point-in-time check with no formal expiry date. However, your employer may require a check completed within a certain period — typically the last 12 months. Confirm recency requirements with your employer before applying.
Can I share my certificate electronically with my employer?
Yes. Your certificate is stored securely in your Worker Checks CheckHub portal. You can download it as a PDF or share it electronically with your employer directly from the portal — no posting physical copies or arranging authentication required.

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100% online from Australia. No proxy in China, no PSB visit, no document authentication. Results in 10–15 working days.

Start Your China Police Check — $85

Worker Checks international police checks are suitable for employment and background screening purposes only. Not suitable for visa, immigration, or AHPRA health practitioner registration purposes. The Australian Department of Home Affairs only accepts police clearance certificates issued directly by official Chinese government authorities — third-party provider checks are not accepted for immigration applications. For visa-related China police clearance, contact a Chinese Public Security Bureau (PSB) or Notary Public Office. Worker Checks Pty Ltd is an Accredited Body with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), authorised to access the National Police Checking Service.