• Does a transit stop affect the rabies antibody titer test exemption for dogs arriving from the UK?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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 get documents that can prove I am not obligated to pay tax in China?

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    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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  • How to handle my residence permit if I need to renew my passport?

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    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?

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    Generally, no.

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  • What are the legal consequences if my pet bites someone?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    Visa-free entry policies apply to purposes such as business activities, tourism, family visits, and exchange visits.

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  • What to do if I can't register my company on the 'Internet + Customs' platform?

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    We recommend first checking whether your company information is listed in the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System.

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  • Does my family relationship certificate need to be apostilled after being notarized?

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    If you enter China on an S1 visa, the family relationship certificate is not required.

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  • Can I convert my residence permit to S2 visa with an internship annotation?

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    A residence permit cannot be directly converted into an S2 visa with an internship annotation.

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  • Do I need a hotel reservation to transit Shanghai visa-free?

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    For visa-free transit, please ensure that you carry a valid international travel document and a confirmed onward ticket with a fixed date and seat to a third country or region, or other relevant supporting documents.

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  • Can I bring pet food to China?

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    According to the relevant regulations, the following animals, plants, and related products are prohibited from being carried or mailed into China.

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  • How do I get a tourist invitation letter for China?

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    For tourism visits involving fewer than five people, the receiving travel agency may issue an individual invitation letter directly.

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  • Do applicants to English-taught programs need to pass HSK test?

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    For undergraduate international students in China, programs taught in Chinese require applicants to have Chinese language proficiency at or above HSK Level 4.

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  • What to do with my residence permit if I renew my passport?

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    After renewing your passport, you must visit an exit-entry administration office to apply to renew your residence permit.

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