Shanghai ranked world's second-best city by British magazine

A Global Window to China

Shanghai ranked world's second-best city by British magazine

Sporting events, performances & exhibitions in March

All the Fun in Town

Sporting events, performances & exhibitions in March

Visa-free travel to China

Doors Open Wider

Visa-free travel to China

FAQs: Individual income tax annual settlement

Practical Guide

FAQs: Individual income tax annual settlement

Exploring an iconic Shanghai alleyway

LIVE from Tianzifang

Exploring an iconic Shanghai alleyway

I Want To

  • Do Business

    Do Business

  • Work in Shanghai

    Work in
    Shanghai

  • Travel in Shanghai

    Travel in Shanghai

  • Study in Shanghai

    Study
    in Shanghai

  • Shop in Shanghai

    Shop in Shanghai

In Focus

How to apply for permanent residence through employment

How to apply for permanent residence through employment

Expat Services
Mall-specific tax refund counters in Shanghai (February 2026)

Mall-specific tax refund counters in Shanghai (February 2026)

Tax Refund
Uncover hidden gems in Tianzifang

Uncover hidden gems in Tianzifang

Travel in Shanghai
Convenient apostille services in Shanghai

Convenient apostille services in Shanghai

Policies
From plane to city: One-stop service centers at airports

From plane to city: One-stop service centers at airports

Welcome to Shanghai
40 years of Shanghai-Hamburg friendship-city relations

40 years of Shanghai-Hamburg friendship-city relations

Twin Ports

Latest

Shanghai's top attractions roll out seasonal experiences

Shanghai's top attractions roll out seasonal experiences

Shanghai nickel futures to open to global investors

Shanghai nickel futures to open to global investors

Nangang Terminal launches battery energy storage system exports

Nangang Terminal launches battery energy storage system exports

  • March 25, 2026

    Young representatives of WorldSkills Champions Trust visit Shanghai

  • March 25, 2026

    Disney's 10th anniversary in Shanghai

  • March 24, 2026

    Shanghai maritime proposal gains IMO approval

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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
  • Nightlife
  • Bars & Pubs
  • Cafes
  • Specialty Food
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Online Services

  • Visa Application

  • Visa Extension, Renewal
    and Replacement

  • Online Arrival Card

  • Individual Port Visa

  • Electronic Port Visa

  • Accommodation
    Registration

  • Residence Permit
    (foreigners)

  • Residence Permit
    (foreign talent)

  • Stay Permit

  • Exit-Entry Permit

  • Permanent Residence

  • Temporary Driving Permit

  • Heath Check Reservation

  • Applying for Scholarship

  • Fast Pass for Foreign
    Talent Salary Exchange
    and Remittance

  • Online Business Registration

  • Tax Assistance

  • Tying the Knot

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

  • Paths of shared happiness (I): A young engineer's story on China-Laos Railway

    Paths of shared happiness (I): A young engineer's story on China-Laos Railway

  • A French entrepreneur's Shanghai dream

    A French entrepreneur's Shanghai dream

  • When Chinese pop finds voice in French chansons

    When Chinese pop finds voice in French chansons

  • How people's voices are heard in Shanghai

    How people's voices are heard in Shanghai

  • Danish businessman experiences China's democracy in Shanghai

    Danish businessman experiences China's democracy in Shanghai

  • Red underwear, reunions and 'Horse' babies: Global guests fly in for Shanghai's Spring Festival

    Red underwear, reunions and 'Horse' babies: Global guests fly in for Shanghai's Spring Festival

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

How do I get a tourist invitation letter for China?

How do I get a tourist invitation letter for China?

Do applicants to English-taught programs need to pass HSK test?

Do applicants to English-taught programs need to pass HSK test?

What to do with my residence permit if I renew my passport?

What to do with my residence permit if I renew my passport?

What is the procedure of applying for an internship visa?

What is the procedure of applying for an internship visa?

  • Shanghai 12345

  • A guide to Shanghai for Expats

  • Shanghai Weekly Bulletin