In this process of applying Chinese work permit and work visa, foreign applicant's Degree Certificate has to be authenticated/legalized. In its Foreigner’s Work Permit Service Guide, the Chinese authority www.safea.gov.cn mentioned 3 places to visit:
- Oversea Chinese embassy/consulate
- Foreign embassy/consulate in China
- Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) of the China Ministry of Education
Here we provide the information for degree certificate authentication/legalization by the CSCSE of Chinese Ministry of Education.
CSCSE Information
Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) is the subsidary organization of Chinese Ministry of Education, and it's the only official organization that provides overseas credential evaluation and recognition services in China.
CSCSE is an active member in the international education community who facilitates global talent mobility and improves international recognition of qualifications.
Get your Degree Certificate authenticated/ legalized in 5 steps
Step 1
Scanning the required documents listed below, see how to scan correctly.
1. Passport (Scan as a jpg)
- Your current passport Photo/Bio page
- In case of you studied outside of your country, provide the passport that you used to study, including the photo/bio page and visa pages and exit/entry stamps.
2. Degree Certificate (Scan as a PDF)
- If your degree certificate has two languages copies, provide both copies.
3. White-background photo (Scan as a jpg)
- The requirements can be found here https://www.beijingesc.com/photo-requirements.html
4. Declaration (Scan as a PDF)
- Official CSCSE Authorization Declaration click to download (Samples).
- If you write some information wrong by mistake, please re-write all informaiton on a blank declaration.
5. Supplementary (Scan as a jpg)
- It's not a must, but highly recommended. Such as transcripts or enrollment verification letters.
Providing forged and altered document, you will face 2-year CSCSE ban.
Step 2
Typing the following information for us to forward to CSCSE.
Personal Information
- First Name*
- Middle Name
- Last Name*
- Your Email*
- Phone Number*
Degree Certificate information
- Country of Study*
- University Name*
- Study Time (YYYY-MM to YYYY-MM)*
- Student ID*
- Your Major*
Second Highest Education Information: If you want CSCSE to authenticate your bachlor's degree, please fill your high school information.
- Country of Study*
- University Name*
- Study Time (YYYY-MM to YYYY-MM)*
- Diploma/Degree Obtained*
