The issuance service of the Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) by the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) will be further enhanced starting from tomorrow (March 30). Eligible applicants may complete the application procedure without the need to submit fingerprints. The new measure aligns with the commitment to “Continue to Enhance Digital Applications” as outlined in “The Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address”, aiming to provide the public with higher quality and more convenient services.

     The issuance of the CNCC is a charged service provided by the HKPF, solely for the purpose of applications for various types of visas (such as visit, student or resident visas) or for adoption of children. Currently, all applicants may utilise the HKPF Online Applications Platform (www.es.police.gov.hk) to submit applications, settle application fees, schedule appointments for fingerprinting at the CNCC Office or nine designated police stations, as well as check their application status.

     Starting from tomorrow, applicants who meet the following conditions may complete the application procedure without submitting fingerprints:

- submitting the application via the HKPF Online Applications Platform using “iAM Smart” account; and
- the purpose of application is not related to matters concerning children or mentally incapacitated persons (e.g. child adoption).

     Under special circumstances, applicants who meet the above listed conditions may still be required to submit fingerprints at relevant locations.

     Following the implementation of the new measure, the processing time for applications meeting the listed conditions will be reduced from 28 days to 15 days. For details regarding the new measure and application, please visit the HKPF website (www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/11_useful_info/cert_no_crime.html).

Ends/Sunday, March 29, 2026
Issued at HKT 11:00

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