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Can I change my single-entry M visa to a multiple-entry visa?
show answer +You must provide proof of a reasonable and necessary purpose for leaving and re-entering China.
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What is needed to apply for a residence permit for my visiting wife and child?
show answer +The needed documents include a valid passport and visa of the applicant and a health certificate.
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Can I keep three dogs in one apartment?
show answer +In urban Shanghai, each household is restricted to owning one dog.
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Can I change my tourist visa to a work permit if I find a job in China?
show answer +You may apply to the entry-exit department to change your tourist visa to a work permit, though approval is not guaranteed.
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About Customs clearance of personal postal articles
show answer +FAQs about Customs clearance of personal postal articles.
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I am a British citizen planning an itinerary of London-Tokyo-Shanghai-London. Does my stay in SH qualify for the visa-free transit policy?
show answer +Your itinerary meets the requirements for the 240-hour visa-free transit, provided you hold a valid international travel document and a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region within 240 hours.
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Is my 7-year-old daughter eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit?
show answer +Yes, she is eligible provided that she meets the relevant requirements. The 240-hour visa-free transit policy does not impose any age restrictions.
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Three essential cards for international students in China
show answer +This guide explains how to obtain your campus card, mobile SIM card, and bank card to help you settle into campus life and enjoy China’s convenient digital services.
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Back-to-school guide: Restoring your study habits
show answer +This guide will help you shake off the holiday mood and embrace a new semester.
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Five essential hotlines for students in Shanghai
show answer +Keep these five essential numbers on hand to help you in emergencies.
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Campus safety guide for new college students in Shanghai
show answer +The guide is designed to raise students' safety awareness, strengthen their ability to prevent risks, eliminate potential hazards, and foster a safer and secure campus environment.
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Registration guide for international students in China
show answer +This guide outlines the registration process and highlights key requirements to help you have a smooth and efficient start to your studies in China.
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How to get a pet's health certificate for overseas travel
show answer +More pet owners want to take their "fur kids" overseas. But before a cat or dog can board a plane, there's one crucial document to secure: the Animal Health Certificate.
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Your back-to-school safety guide
show answer +To ensure a safe and smooth journey, we have prepared this safety guide to help you embrace the new semester.
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How to save a patient with AED
show answer +AED is a lifesaving device for patients suffering from cardiac arrest. Although AED is a medical device, it can be safely used by non-professionals who have received basic training.
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Should I apply for a residence permit while on an X2 visa?
show answer +International students holding an X2 visa and studying in China for less than six months may stay for the full duration of their visa without obtaining a residence permit. Those whose study period exceeds six months must apply for a residence permit before their visa expires.
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Do overseas individual investors enjoy any preferential income tax policies when investing in China's crude oil futures?
show answer +Individual overseas investors are temporarily exempt from individual income tax on earnings generated through trading domestic crude oil and other commodity futures products approved by the State Council for foreign investment.
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Can I obtain the e-invoice if I buy a train ticket using my passport?
show answer +Yes, international visitors or residents using a passport to purchase, refund, or reschedule railway tickets can obtain the e-invoice.
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As a visa-exempt visitor, do I need to register accommodation upon entering China?
show answer +Yes, you need to.
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What should I do if my visa-free stay period is about to expire and I want to extend my stay?
show answer +If an extension is required due to emergencies or force majeure, you must apply for a stay permit at the local exit-entry administration office of the public security bureau before the visa-free period expires.
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