WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

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WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season

Shop & Explore

Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season

Shanghai Tourism Festival

Travel & Explore

Shanghai Tourism Festival

A Journey from Dusk to Daybreak

Plan a Night Out

A Journey from Dusk to Daybreak

Sporting events, exhibitions, and performances in September

All the Fun in Town

Sporting events, exhibitions, and performances in September

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

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: What to know

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: What to know

Infographic
Major exhibitions in Shanghai in September

Major exhibitions in Shanghai in September

Expos
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

Getting to WorldSkills: Bilingual travel service now available

Getting to WorldSkills: Bilingual travel service now available

Global and Asian first stores in Shanghai

Global and Asian first stores in Shanghai

'Gaspard and Lisa' exhibition opens with Shanghai-inspired artwork

'Gaspard and Lisa' exhibition opens with Shanghai-inspired artwork

  • September 17, 2026

    WorldSkills up close: What to watch and try

  • September 17, 2026

    Shanghai universities claim three world No 1 disciplines in 2026 GRAS

  • September 17, 2026

    Shanghai Cycling Carnival Dongtan stop opens registration

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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.

  • 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

  • San Francisco mayor chooses Shanghai for first overseas visit

    San Francisco mayor chooses Shanghai for first overseas visit

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 for a residence permit for private affairs?

Do I need a physical marriage certificate 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