If you're planning to work in Shanghai and you're not a citizen or permanent resident of China, you'll need a visa that allows you to work legally.

How to apply

You can apply for the visa online at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center. The Visa Centre's websites provide up-to-date online information, online consultation, online form completion and online visa application status query services.

Documents required

Basic Documents

Supporting Documents

Please visit Chinese Embassy/ Consulate General's websites for more details based on your State of residence.

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Port visa

Expats with urgent humanitarian, business, or rush repair needs, holding approved materials, can apply for port visas at China's authorized port visa authorities.

Documents required:

Basic Documents & Supporting Documents for port visa

Where to apply

Pudong Airport: International Arrival Areas in Terminals 1 and 2.

Hongqiao Airport: International Arrival Area in Terminal 1.

Open: Monday to Sunday, 24-Hour

Service hotline

Pudong Airport: 021-68346939

Hongqiao Airport: 021-62688916

Source: en.nia.gov.cn