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In which outdoor public places is smoking prohibited in Shanghai?
show answer +Under the Regulations of Shanghai Municipality on Smoking Control in Public Places, smoking is prohibited in the following outdoor areas.
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How can I change a residence permit for work to one for personal matters?
show answer +Please note that if a residence permit holder's purpose of stay changes, the holder must apply to the issuing authority to change the residence permit accordingly within 10 days of the change taking place.
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Will a change of passport number affect my residence permit application?
show answer +Please proceed with your application by submitting a certificate issued by the relevant passport-issuing authority confirming that the old and new passports were issued to the same person.
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Am I eligible to apply for public rental housing in Shanghai?
show answer +Please note that applicants for public rental housing in Shanghai, whether applying as individuals or households, must meet all of the following conditions.
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Can a service dog transit through Shanghai Pudong Airport without quarantine?
show answer +Under normal circumstances, if the required certificates are submitted and no abnormalities are found during the on-site clinical inspection, the animal will be exempt from quarantine.
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Is there a mandatory retirement age for a foreign employee in Shanghai?
show answer +The pension entitlement age for foreign employees in Shanghai is 60 for males and 55 for females. In addition, under national and municipal regulations, both High-end Foreign Talent (Category A) and Foreign Professional Talent (Category B) may defer their pension entitlement age up to 70 years old.
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Where to ask about applying for a student visa to Japan in Shanghai?
show answer +For student visa applications to Japan in Shanghai, please contact a designated visa application agency, such as the Shanghai Foreign Affairs Service Center, for further assistance.
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How do I apply for a new residence permit when transferring to a university in Shanghai?
show answer +If you can prepare the required application materials from your new university within 10 calendar days after completing your studies, you may apply directly in Shanghai for a new study-type residence permit.
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How to get documents that can prove I am not obligated to pay tax in China?
show answer +An individual without a Chinese citizen identification number shall be assigned a taxpayer identification number by the tax authorities. The tax authorities do not issue a "certificate of no tax liability".
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Does a transit stop affect the rabies antibody titer test exemption for dogs arriving from the UK?
show answer +If your pet transits at the same airport in France and does not come into contact with other animals of the same species during the transit period, the entry requirements will remain the same as those applicable to pets arriving in China directly from the UK.
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Can I change my student residence permit to a residence permit for private affairs?
show answer +Please refer to Information Sheet A029 on the official website of the Exit-Entry Administration Corps of the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau for the documents required to apply for a residence permit for private affairs for innovation and entrepreneurship purposes.
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What documents are required for an emergency patient to be admitted to China?
show answer +Upon verification of relevant documentation, including the medical diagnosis certificate, and confirmation that there is no risk of quarantinable infectious diseases, customs will grant immediate release and make every effort to ensure the rapid transfer of the patient.
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Is a Hong Kong-Shanghai-Tokyo itinerary eligible for visa-free transit?
show answer +Please confirm with your airline in advance whether your journey from Tokyo to Shanghai is a direct flight with a stopover in Hong Kong or as a connecting flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai.
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How to handle my residence permit if I need to renew my passport?
show answer +If your study program has not yet concluded, we recommend extending your residence permit before leaving China to renew your passport.
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Can I claim a departure tax refund after leaving China?
show answer +Generally, no.
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What are the legal consequences if my pet bites someone?
show answer +The dog owner is responsible for covering the injured party's medical expenses and assumes corresponding civil liability.
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How to correct my name on Suishenban?
show answer +Please send your personal photo with valid identification and indicate your requirements and contact information to the customer service email at eshimin@mail.sh.cn.
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Is there a template for the authorization letter to apply for a certificate of no criminal record?
show answer +There is no standard template for the Letter of Authorization, but it must clearly state the information of both the principal and the authorized person.
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How to settle maternity insurance expenses for my childbirth?
show answer +Employees are required to seek medical treatment at designated medical institutions using their medical insurance credentials.
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Can a foreign employee convert an M visa to a work-type residence permit?
show answer +Visa-free entry policies apply to purposes such as business activities, tourism, family visits, and exchange visits.
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