FAQs about China's visa-free policies

How to trace the history of my grandparents in Shanghai in the 1930s?

Do I need a mobile number under my own name for a residence permit application?

What documents are required to terminate my individual account under basic pension insurance when leaving China?

Can S1 visa holders apply for a residence permit without a marriage certificate?

Can an X2 visa holder apply for an internship endorsement in Shanghai?

How do I apply for a new residence permit when transferring to a university in Shanghai?

How can I change a residence permit for work to one for personal matters?

Will a change of passport number affect my residence permit application?

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