IBLAC Shanghai 2026

Brain Trust

IBLAC Shanghai 2026

A Journey from Dusk to Daybreak

Plan a Night Out

A Journey from Dusk to Daybreak

Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season

Shop & Explore

Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season

Sporting events, exhibitions, and performances in October

All the Fun in Town

Sporting events, exhibitions, and performances in October

Global Taste in Shanghai 2026

World Flavors

Global Taste in Shanghai 2026

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

Shanghai's light festival guide: Parks, waterfronts, and more

Shanghai's light festival guide: Parks, waterfronts, and more

Evening Wander
Sporting events in Shanghai from October to December

Sporting events in Shanghai from October to December

Sports Calendar
Shanghai Style only for you

Shanghai Style only for you

Shopping in Shanghai
Charting the way forward

Charting the way forward

Blueprint
Shanghai's 'refund-upon-purchase' service

Shanghai's 'refund-upon-purchase' service

Refund Upon Purchase
Guide to one-stop service for starting a business

Guide to one-stop service for starting a business

Start a Business

Latest

WorldSBK to make China debut in 2027

WorldSBK to make China debut in 2027

Embodied intelligence skills competition to be held in Shanghai

Embodied intelligence skills competition to be held in Shanghai

Shanghai sees tourism boom during National Day holiday

Shanghai sees tourism boom during National Day holiday

  • October 08, 2026

    Shanghai this week: Saturday workday, tennis, and ferry updates

  • October 08, 2026

    Vienna Royal Symphony Orchestra brings New Year concert to Shanghai

  • October 08, 2026

    Iconic Bund architecture finds its way onto Swiss watch

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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

  • Health 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.

  • Indian community blood donation drive marks 12th edition in Shanghai

    Indian community blood donation drive marks 12th edition in Shanghai

  • Intl entrepreneurs share creative studio in Shanghai

    Intl entrepreneurs share creative studio in Shanghai

  • Descendant of Jewish refugees traces family roots in Shanghai

    Descendant of Jewish refugees traces family roots in Shanghai

  • Rachel Turner: Building a career and a life in Shanghai

    Rachel Turner: Building a career and a life in Shanghai

  • More than 100 donors join blood donation event at Shanghai Children's Hospital

    More than 100 donors join blood donation event at Shanghai Children's Hospital

  • Peking University Dongfang Scholarships delegation visits humanoid robot incubator

    Peking University Dongfang Scholarships delegation visits humanoid robot incubator

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

Do I need a physical marriage certificate when applying for a residence permit for private affairs?

Do I need a physical marriage certificate when applying for a residence permit for private affairs?

Do I need to declare my ADHD medication to customs during an airside transit at Shanghai Pudong Airport?

Do I need to declare my ADHD medication to customs during an airside transit at Shanghai Pudong Airport?

Is Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal an eligible port under the 240-hr visa-free transit policy?

Is Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal an eligible port under the 240-hr visa-free transit policy?

What are the customs and quarantine requirements for pets entering or leaving China via Shanghai Pudong airport?

What are the customs and quarantine requirements for pets entering or leaving China via Shanghai Pudong airport?

  • Shanghai 12345

  • A Guide to Shanghai for Expats

  • Shanghai Weekly Bulletin