Whether you are coming to Shanghai for business, work, study, travel, or simply to explore, the right information transforms the experience. From the moment you begin planning your arrival to finding your rhythm in the city, what matters most is having guidance you can trust at every step.

That is where International Services Shanghai comes in. Launched by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, this multilingual platform brings together policy updates, city insights, and practical support, offering you a clearer way to navigate the city. 

A "1+7" platform

International Services Shanghai has one multilingual website and seven social media accounts.

The website is available in 10 languages: English, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, and Italian, delivering tailored information for users from around the world. 

The platform also connects with users through seven social media accounts: WeChat, WeChat Channels, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok. 

Designed around real-life needs

The platform is designed with your practical needs in mind.

It is organized across five key areas: business, work, travel, study, and shopping. Through checklists, how-to guides, quick links, and expat stories, the platform delivers clear, practical support every step of the way.

The platform also supports you across three stages of your journey in Shanghai: Relocating, Settling In, and Everyday Living.

Relocating provides essential information before your arrival. Settling In offers support as you get established in the city. Everyday Living covers the practical needs of daily life.

Across the three stages, you can access guidance on more than 30 topics, covering visas, border entry, accommodation, payments, transportation, children's education, healthcare, pets, fitness, reading, and entertainment. Together, these resources help you feel more informed and at ease in Shanghai.

Stories told from expat perspective

Through its Expat Stories section, the platform highlights the voices of foreign entrepreneurs, students, executives, innovators, and other members of Shanghai's international community. These stories offer a more personal perspective on living, working, studying, and growing in Shanghai.

By combining practical guidance and lived experience, International Services Shanghai presents a clearer, more human view of the city, showing how Shanghai supports international visitors and residents in pursuing opportunities and building meaningful connections.