Shanghai Intl Film Festival & Shanghai TV Festival

Global Spotlight

Shanghai Intl Film Festival & Shanghai TV Festival

How to donate blood in Shanghai

Infographic

How to donate blood in Shanghai

China adds Indonesia to 240-hour visa-free transit program

Layovers Can Be Fun

China adds Indonesia to 240-hour visa-free transit program

Shanghai Port sees container throughput surge despite challenges

Trade Resilience

Shanghai Port sees container throughput surge despite challenges

Visa-free travel to China: Things you need to know

FAQs

Visa-free travel to China: Things you need to know

I Want To

  • Do Business

  • Work in
    Shanghai

  • Travel in Shanghai

  • Study
    in Shanghai

  • Shop in Shanghai

In Focus

2025 Lujiazui Forum

2025 Lujiazui Forum

Financial Achievements
Star-studded red carpet marks opening of 27th Shanghai Intl Film Festival

Star-studded red carpet marks opening of 27th Shanghai Intl Film Festival

Shanghai Intl Film Festival
Golden Goblet jury sees a fair, just film competition

Golden Goblet jury sees a fair, just film competition

Shanghai Intl Film Festival
Updated list of refund upon purchase stores in Shanghai

Updated list of refund upon purchase stores in Shanghai

Tax Refund
Discover Shanghai's museum and art gallery nights

Discover Shanghai's museum and art gallery nights

Art & Exhibitions
Ticket info for the 27th SIFF

Ticket info for the 27th SIFF

Shanghai Intl Film Festival

Latest

Lujiazui Forum to discuss new financial policies

Lujiazui Forum to discuss new financial policies

Legoland Shanghai Resort launches flexible refund policy

Legoland Shanghai Resort launches flexible refund policy

Disney's 'House of Mouse' Tour kicks off in Shanghai

Zhangyuan Disney's 'House of Mouse' Tour kicks off in Shanghai

  • June 17, 2025

    2025 Shanghai Masters set to thrill snooker fans in July

  • June 17, 2025

    First direct Shanghai-Geneva air route opens

  • June 17, 2025

    Shanghai's first anime-themed cinema unveiled

Read More Read More

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
  • Nightlife
  • Bars & Pubs
  • Cafes
  • Specialty Food
  • ···
Read More

Online Services

  • Visa Application

  • Visa Extension, Renewal
    and Replacement

  • 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.

  • Buzzing for biodiversity: An Italian beekeeper's Shanghai mission

    Buzzing for biodiversity: An Italian beekeeper's Shanghai mission

  • Intl choir members explore Songjiang's cultural charm

    Intl choir members explore Songjiang's cultural charm

  • Expats donate blood to help sick children

    Expats donate blood to help sick children

  • No Chinese, no problem: Foreign traveler gets swift care at downtown Shanghai community hospital

    No Chinese, no problem: Foreign traveler gets swift care at downtown Shanghai community hospital

  • French 'captain' finds his harbor in Shanghai

    French 'captain' finds his harbor in Shanghai

  • UK professor's waste sorting journey in Shanghai

    UK professor's waste sorting journey in Shanghai

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

How do I get my personal income tax refund while I'm not in China?

How do I get my personal income tax refund while I'm not in China?

Can pets and owners depart from different countries while complying with customs regulations?

Can pets and owners depart from different countries while complying with customs regulations?

Can a minor travel to China and stay in a hotel without a parent's presence?

Can a minor travel to China and stay in a hotel without a parent's presence?

Infographic | What you need to know about overtime pay during Spring Festival

Infographic | What you need to know about overtime pay during Spring Festival

  • Shanghai 12345

  • A guide to Shanghai for Expats

  • Shanghai Weekly Bulletin