What are the requirements for foreign nationals in the Lin-gang Special Area to register for the accounting professional and technical qualification examination?

July 08, 2024

Pursuant to a notice from the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau concerning the issuance of interim provisions for foreign nationals to take the accounting professional and technical qualification examination (Notice [2019] No 40), foreign nationals who meet eligibility conditions and work legally in the Lin-gang Special Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone can register for the accounting qualification examination.

FAQs: What to do in a labor dispute

July 05, 2024

What you should do if your employer refuses to pay your overtime wages? Where can you apply for labor arbitration? How much does it cost to apply for labor arbitration? The following are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on labor disputes and resolutions.

What type of foreigners can apply for an entrepreneurship visa?

June 07, 2024

I live in China on a spousal visa/residence permit. How can I get a work permit if I am offered a job in Shanghai?

June 05, 2024

If you are living in China and plan to work in Shanghai, your employer needs to apply for a work permit for you.

First, HR will upload the required documents to the Service System for Foreigners Working in China through the employer's account. The preliminary review will be done online and take up to five working days, provided all your documents are complete. If you pass the preliminary review, HR will then take the original version of your documents to the offline service window.

Can I convert to long-term employment after completing short-term work tasks?

December 26, 2023

For expats applying for residence permits, what is the validity period of the health certificate?

December 26, 2023

How do I update my residence permit if my address has changed?

December 26, 2023

If your residence address has changed, the first step is to report the temporary residence registration of overseas personnel to the local police station within 24 hours. You can log in to the "Self-help Declaration System for Overseas Personnel's Accommodation Registration" (https://gaj.sh.gov.cn/crj/24hr) to complete the online self-declaration, or visit the police station in person.

How do I apply for the change of residence permit when employer has changed?

December 26, 2023

Foreigners employed in Shanghai, if their employer changes, shall, within 10 days from the date of the change, go through the formalities for the change of residence permit with the exit and entry administration of the Shanghai public security authorities.

What are the payment methods for the port visa?

December 26, 2023

What are the criteria in the application for foreigner’s work permit in China?

December 15, 2023