For foreign friends who want to work, settle or apply for a residence permit in Shanghai, the "non-criminal record certificate" is an indispensable core material.
对于想在上海工作、定居或申请居留许可的外籍朋友来说，《无犯罪记录证明》是必不可少的核心材料。
But many people are confused: should I apply for it in China (Shanghai) or in my home country? What is the difference between Hague Apostille and consular authentication?
但很多人都会陷入困惑：到底该在境内（上海）办理，还是在本国办理？海牙认证和领事认证又有什么区别？
Even more worried about: the certificate is issued but not authenticated, the translation is not standardized, and it is directly rejected when submitting materials.
更担心的是：证明开了却没做认证、翻译不规范，提交材料时直接被驳回。
Today, this 2026 exclusive guide will make it clear at one time, focusing on the handling of domestic and foreign non-criminal record certificates and authentication processes.
今天这篇2026专属攻略，一次性说清所有疑问，重点拆解境内、境外无犯罪记录证明办理及认证全流程。
Scene 1: Apply for Domestic Non-Criminal Record Certificate (Resided in Shanghai for More Than 180 Days)
场景一：办理境内无犯罪记录证明（在沪居住满180天）
If you have resided legally in Shanghai for more than 180 consecutive days (calculated cumulatively), you can apply for a domestic non-criminal record certificate directly in Shanghai.
若你已在上海合法连续居住满180天（可累计计算），无需回国，直接在上海就能申请境内无犯罪记录证明。
First, confirm the application conditions (must meet all):
先确认申请条件（需全部满足）：
1. Hold a valid foreign passport and legal residence certificate (such as residence permit, visa) in China.
1. 持有有效外籍护照及中国合法居留证件（如居留许可、签证）。
2. Have legally resided in Shanghai for more than 180 consecutive days (the residence record can be inquired through the exit-entry system).
2. 在上海合法连续居住满180天（居留记录可通过出入境系统查询）。
3. Apply for the certificate for legitimate purposes (such as work permit, residence permit, permanent residence application).
3. 申请用途合法（如办理工作许可、居留许可、永居申请等）。
Key Operation: Online Application Portal + Handling Process
核心操作：线上申请入口+办理流程
In 2026, Shanghai has fully realized online application, no need to run to the window in person, and the whole process is simple and fast.
2026年，上海已全面实现线上申请，无需本人跑腿窗口，全程简单快捷。
1. Login portal: Search for "Shanghai Exit-Entry Administration Bureau" official WeChat public account, enter the "Service Hall" - "Foreign Talent Service" - "Non-Criminal Record Certificate Application".
1. 登录入口：搜索“上海市出入境管理局”官方微信公众号，进入“办事大厅”——“外籍人才服务”——“无犯罪记录证明申请”。
2. Fill in the information: Truthfully fill in personal information, residence information and application purpose, and upload the scanned copy of the passport information page.
2. 填写信息：如实填写个人信息、居留信息及申请用途，上传护照信息页扫描件。
3. Review and issuance: The review will be completed within 3 working days. After approval, you can choose to receive the electronic certificate online or pick up the paper certificate at the designated window.
3. 审核出证：3个工作日内完成审核，审批通过后，可选择线上领取电子证明或到指定窗口领取纸质证明。
Tips: The electronic certificate is equally valid as the paper certificate, and can be directly used for various official materials submission.
小贴士：电子证明与纸质证明具有同等效力，可直接用于各类官方材料提交。
Scene 2: Apply for Foreign Non-Criminal Record Certificate (Resided Abroad)
场景二：办理境外无犯罪记录证明（境外居留过）
If you have resided in a foreign country for more than 6 months (cumulatively) in the past 5 years, you need to apply for a non-criminal record certificate in the country/region of residence and complete the corresponding authentication.
若你过去5年内，在境外某国家/地区累计居留满6个月，需在该居留国/地区申请无犯罪记录证明，并完成相应认证。
Two Core Links: Certificate Issuance + Authentication (Hague Apostille / Consular Authentication)
两大核心环节：证明开具+认证（海牙认证/领事认证）
Link 1: Issuance of Foreign Non-Criminal Record Certificate
环节1：境外无犯罪记录证明开具
Apply to the official authority of the country/region of residence (such as the local police station, justice department) with your passport and residence record.
凭本人护照、居留记录，向居留国/地区官方机构（如当地警察局、司法部）提出申请。
The handling time varies by country, generally 5-15 working days, and some countries support online application and mail delivery.
办理时长因国家而异，一般为5-15个工作日，部分国家支持线上申请、邮寄送达。
Link 2: Authentication (Key Step, No Omission)
环节2：认证（关键步骤，不可遗漏）
According to the regulations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, foreign non-criminal record certificates must be authenticated before they can be used in China.
根据外交部相关规定，境外无犯罪记录证明必须完成认证，才能在国内合法使用。
There are two types of authentication, which are selected according to whether the country of issuance is a member of the Hague Convention:
认证分为两种类型，根据证明颁发国是否为海牙公约成员国选择：
1. Hague Apostille (for Hague Convention member states)
1. 海牙认证（适用于海牙公约成员国）
Submit the issued non-criminal record certificate to the competent authority of the country of issuance for apostille, which is valid in all Hague Convention member states.
将开具好的无犯罪记录证明，提交至颁发国主管机构办理海牙认证，完成后可在所有海牙公约成员国通用。
Handling time: 3-7 working days, simpler and faster than consular authentication.
办理时长：3-7个工作日，比领事认证更简便快捷。
2. Consular Authentication (for non-Hague Convention member states)
2. 领事认证（适用于非海牙公约成员国）
It needs to go through two steps: first, notarize and authenticate the certificate in the country of issuance, and then submit it to the Chinese embassy or consulate in that country for consular authentication.
需经过两步流程：先在颁发国完成证明的公证、认证，再提交至中国驻该国使领馆办理领事认证。
Handling time: 10-15 working days, in line with the official authentication time limit stipulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
办理时长：10-15个工作日，符合外交部规定的官方认证时限。
Key Point: Translation + Authentication Standards (Officially Recognized Template)
重点：翻译+认证标准（官方认可模板）
Whether it is a domestic or foreign non-criminal record certificate, if it is not in Chinese, it must be translated and meet the official standards, otherwise it will be deemed invalid.
无论境内还是境外无犯罪记录证明，若非中文版本，均需完成翻译且符合官方标准，否则将被认定为无效材料。
1. Translation standards (officially recognized):
1. 翻译标准（官方认可）：
- Completed by a qualified translation agency, with the agency's official seal, translator's signature and contact information.
- 由有资质的翻译机构完成，加盖机构公章、译者签名及联系方式。
- The translation content is consistent with the original, without omission or modification, especially the information such as names, document numbers and dates.
- 翻译内容与原件一致，无遗漏、无篡改，重点核对姓名、证件号、日期等信息。
- The format is consistent with the original, and the official seal and signature on the original must be translated and indicated.
- 格式与原件保持一致，原件上的官方公章、签名需翻译并标注。
2. Authentication standards:
2. 认证标准：
- The authenticated sticker must be pasted on the original certificate, with the authentication number, issuing authority and date clearly marked.
- 认证贴纸需粘贴在证明原件上，清晰标注认证编号、出具机构及日期。
- For foreign certificates, the authentication must be completed in accordance with the Hague or consular authentication procedures, and incomplete authentication is invalid.
- 境外证明需按海牙或领事认证流程完成全套认证，认证不完整视为无效。
Essential Tips: Validity Period, Expedited Handling & Agency Service Points
必备小贴士：有效期、加急办理及代办要点
1. Validity period (official standard):
1. 有效期（官方标准）：
- The non-criminal record certificate is generally valid for 6 months from the date of issuance.
- 无犯罪记录证明自开具之日起，一般有效期为6个月。
- If the application process is delayed, it is necessary to re-apply if it expires, so it is recommended to reasonably arrange the handling time.
- 若申请流程延误，逾期需重新办理，建议合理安排办理时间。
2. Expedited handling:
2. 加急办理：
- Domestic certificate: Expedited handling can be applied for urgent needs, and the review can be completed within 1 working day.
- 境内证明：紧急需求可申请加急办理，1个工作日内完成审核。
- Foreign authentication: Some countries and Chinese embassies and consulates support expedited services, which takes 1-3 working days (additional fees apply).
- 境外认证：部分国家及中国使领馆支持加急服务，1-3个工作日办结（需额外缴纳加急费用）。
3. Agency service points:
3. 代办要点：
- Domestic application: It can be handled by the employer or a professional agency with a power of attorney.
- 境内申请：可由用人单位或专业代办机构凭委托书代办。
- Foreign authentication: Professional agencies can be entrusted to handle the whole process to avoid troubles caused by unfamiliar procedures.
- 境外认证：可委托专业机构全程代办，避免因流程不熟悉造成麻烦。