Stuck trying to get your China No Criminal Record Certificate from overseas?
An agency run by former expats, for former expats.
Transparent Pricing: Clear costs, no corporate markups.
Secure & Protected: Your sensitive passport data stays safe.
Shanghai Specialists: Exclusively serving former Shanghai residents only.
Why Expats Choose Us
Expat-to-Expat Trust
Run by a former UK teacher who spent four years in Shanghai. We understand your stress and provide honest, human support at a fraction of the corporate agency price.
End-to-End Support
Pay with absolute peace of mind. Get your application started with a 50% deposit, and clear the remaining balance only after we send you a watermarked digital preview scan of your completed certificate. In the rare event that government data gaps or system limitations prevent us from securing your record, your initial deposit will be refunded in full.
The 50/50 Flow
We don't leave you stranded. Because we've lived through it, we provide step-by-step guidance to navigate your home country’s notary and apostille process (DFAT, FCDO, etc.).
Our Story
I’m a UK trained teacher who lived and taught in Shanghai for four years. While navigating my own visa process for Australia, I hit an absolute brick wall trying to secure my Chinese Police Check from overseas.
When researching options, I noticed ‘The Expat Dilemma’:
Established mainland corporate agencies often charge up to $580 USD ($870+ AUD), yet their portals can feel rigid and distant when you are handing over sensitive passport data. On the flip side, it feels incredibly uncomfortable asking busy friends in Shanghai to give up their personal time to stand in government queues for you.
Faced with this exact trap myself, I spent weeks researching the paperwork rules. Instead of paying a massive corporate agency or bothering my friends, I tried a different route: I hired a reliable local professional on the ground in Shanghai to handle the paperwork directly at the bureaus on my behalf.
Once I successfully secured my own clearance using this direct method, I realized I could use this exact same personalized pipeline to help other former expats skip the headache entirely- which is why I founded Expat Clearance Co.
By eliminating corporate agency overheads and working directly with trusted, independent local personnel on the ground in Shanghai, we provide a streamlined, secure service at a fraction of the corporate agency price.
Free Eligibility Check
Complete this quick questionnaire regarding your visa history and documents. If your case answers qualify, we will approve your booking slot within 24 hours and outline your custom onboarding roadmap via email.
IMPORTANT: We currently only service individuals who only resided within Shanghai during their time in China. We cannot process certificates for other provinces at this time.