Where can foreign passports be translated and notarized?

Legal analysis: foreign passports cannot be notarized directly in China, but should be notarized in the country where the documents are issued. If you don't apply for a certificate and use it in Shanghai, your American passport should be certified by the embassy. All the procedures are carried out in the United States. The time for notarization and authentication is 3 to 15 working days, so it is allowed to be expedited, and it is necessary to add urgent fees.

Legal basis: Article 9 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration. China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country.

China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise.

China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.