A guide to using delivery service

Living in Shanghai

A guide to using delivery service

A winter adventure in Shanghai

Watch It Again

A winter adventure in Shanghai

Louvre's largest showcase in China goes on display

Culture

Louvre's largest showcase in China goes on display

Immigration hotline launches French-language service

Multilingual Guidance

Immigration hotline launches French-language service

Sporting events, exhibitions & performances in December

All the Fun in Town

Sporting events, exhibitions & performances in December

I Want To

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    Do Business

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    Shanghai

  • Travel in Shanghai

    Travel in Shanghai

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    Study
    in Shanghai

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In Focus

Breakthrough in BMI tech aids paralyzed patients

Breakthrough in BMI tech aids paralyzed patients

Innovation
Shanghai embraces paperless travel

Shanghai embraces paperless travel

Transportation
Ready for 2026? F1 Shanghai tickets go on sale

Ready for 2026? F1 Shanghai tickets go on sale

Sports
Do I need to store my luggage during my layover in Shanghai?

Do I need to store my luggage during my layover in Shanghai?

FAQ
Guarding against the flu: Prevention and treatment

Guarding against the flu: Prevention and treatment

Medical Tips
Exploring love: A symphony on the spectrum (Episode IV)

Exploring love: A symphony on the spectrum (Episode IV)

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Annual Shanghai International Musical Festival showcases global stage stars

Annual Shanghai International Musical Festival showcases global stage stars

Shanghai forum honors archaeological discoveries

Shanghai forum honors archaeological discoveries

  • December 17, 2025

    Shanghai-based MNCs step up ESG innovation

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    World's largest high-speed-rail tunneling machine passes 10,000 meters beneath Yangtze

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    Lin-gang launches service pass for global talent

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Living in Shanghai Anxiety-free guide for living in the city

  • Useful Apps
  • Pets
  • Hotel Booking
  • Transportation
  • Mobile Services
  • Visas
  • Consulates
  • Emergency Numbers
  • Work Permit
  • Waste Classification
  • Housekeeping
  • Become a Volunteer
  • Marriage & Divorce
  • Rent in Shanghai
  • Utility Bills
  • Healthcare
  • Public Holidays
  • Shopping Centers
  • Must-Visit Attractions
  • Museums
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  • Specialty Food
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Online Services

  • Visa Application

  • Visa Extension, Renewal
    and Replacement

  • Online Arrival Card

  • Accommodation
    Registration

  • Residence Permit
    (foreigners)

  • Residence Permit
    (foreign talent)

  • Stay Permit

  • Exit-Entry Permit

  • Permanent Residence

  • Heath Check Reservation

  • Applying for Scholarship

  • Fast Pass for Foreign
    Talent Salary Exchange
    and Remittance

  • Online Business Registration

  • Tax Assistance

  • Tying the Knot

  • Getting Divorced

Expat StoriesGain insights into expats' unique experiences, challenges, and unforgettable moments in Shanghai.

  • Expat blogger spends a day as a food delivery rider in Shanghai

    Expat blogger spends a day as a food delivery rider in Shanghai

  • Through the shotgun seat: Shanghai's ride-hailing under a blogger's legal lens

    Through the shotgun seat: Shanghai's ride-hailing under a blogger's legal lens

  • My 2025 Shanghai Marathon

    My 2025 Shanghai Marathon

  • Reed parrotbill: A small bird and Shanghai's green progress

    Reed parrotbill: A small bird and Shanghai's green progress

  • Mexican chef turns smoked BBQ into Shanghai success

    Mexican chef turns smoked BBQ into Shanghai success

  • Wiley Krapf: A law professor's insight into whole-process people's democracy

    Wiley Krapf: A law professor's insight into whole-process people's democracy

Frequently Asked QuestionsPrompt assistance and comprehensive support for a diverse range of common queries and questions
you may come across.

Can I extend my S2 visa?

Can I extend my S2 visa?

Do I need to store my luggage during my layover in Shanghai?

Do I need to store my luggage during my layover in Shanghai?

How to submit a supplementary declaration for a package to Shanghai Customs?

How to submit a supplementary declaration for a package to Shanghai Customs?

Can I apply for government scholarship for a language training program?

Can I apply for government scholarship for a language training program?

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