Immigration & Visas
Visas, entry procedures, transit, accommodation registration
Visa application
Visa application
Online arrival card
Online arrival card
Customs clearance
Customs clearance
Invitation letters
Invitation letters
Accommodation registration
Accommodation registration
Physical examination
Physical examination
Consulates
Consulates
Exit-entry bureaus
Exit-entry bureaus
Customs & arrival
Customs & arrival
Residence permit
Residence permit
Stay permit
Exit-entry permit
Permanent residence
Required documents
Required documents
Useful info
Useful info
Visa-free policies
Visa-free policies
Visa application
Visa application
Visa extension, change, reissuance
Visa extension, change, reissuance
Online arrival card
Online arrival card
Customs clearance
Customs clearance
Invitation letters
Invitation letters
Accommodation registration
Accommodation registration
Physical examination
Physical examination
Consulates
Consulates
Exit-entry bureaus
Exit-entry bureaus
Banking & Payments
Banking, payments, currency exchange
Banking
Banking
Currency exchange
Currency exchange
Open a bank account
Open a bank account
Payments
Payments
Transportation
Public transport, driving licenses, mobility services
Public transport
Public transport
Metro
Metro
Bus
Bus
Ferry
Ferry
Personal mobility
Personal mobility
Get a driving license
Get a driving license
Ride a bike
Ride a bike
Mobility services
Mobility services
Taxi
Taxi
Airplane
Airplane
Train
Train
Public transport
Public transport
Metro
Metro
Bus
Bus
Ferry
Ferry
Metro
Metro
Bus
Bus
Ferry
Ferry
Personal mobility
Personal mobility
Get a driving license
Get a driving license
Ride a bike
Ride a bike
Get a driving license
Get a driving license
Ride a bike
Ride a bike
Mobility services
Mobility services
Taxi
Taxi
Airplane
Airplane
Train
Train
Taxi
Taxi
Airplane
Airplane
Train
Train
Mobile & Internet
Mobile services, internet services, useful Apps, digital tools
Mobile phone
Mobile phone
Get a SIM card
Get a SIM card
Prevent security risks
Prevent security risks
Power banks
Power banks
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Popular apps
Popular apps
Essential apps
Essential apps
Apps for intl students
Apps for intl students
Mobile phone
Mobile phone
Get a SIM card
Get a SIM card
Prevent security risks
Prevent security risks
Power banks
Power banks
Get a SIM card
Get a SIM card
Prevent security risks
Prevent security risks
Power banks
Power banks
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Popular apps
Popular apps
Essential apps
Essential apps
Apps for intl students
Apps for intl students
Essential apps
Essential apps
Apps for intl students
Apps for intl students
Employment
Work permits, labor policies, workplace rights
Work permit
For foreign employees who are required to obtain one, a valid work permit is essential for legal employment in China.
Classification
Work permit application guides for different groups.
Application guide
A step-by-step guide for the entire work permit application process.
Other documents
Additional supporting materials related to the work permit.
Talent recognition
Shanghai has established a points-based and category-based system to identify high-level foreign talent.
Rights & benefits
Understand your legal rights and benefits so you can work in Shanghai with confidence and peace of mind.
Public holidays
Public holidays
Leaves policies
Leaves policies
Fast Pass
Fast Pass
Unemployment insurance
Unemployment insurance
High-temperature allowance
High-temperature allowance
Work injuries
Work injuries
Arbitration of labor disputes
Arbitration of labor disputes
Labor contract
Labor contract
Signing
Signing
Probationary period
Probationary period
Service period
Service period
Resignation & termination
Resignation & termination
Career & professionals services
Career & professionals services
Shanghai List of Recognized Overseas Occupational Qualifications
Shanghai List of Recognized Overseas Occupational Qualifications
Career guidance
Career guidance
Useful websites
Useful websites
Work permit
For foreign employees who are required to obtain one, a valid work permit is essential for legal employment in China.
Classification
Work permit application guides for different groups.
Application guide
A step-by-step guide for the entire work permit application process.
Other documents
Additional supporting materials related to the work permit.
Classification
Work permit application guides for different groups.
Application guide
A step-by-step guide for the entire work permit application process.
Other documents
Additional supporting materials related to the work permit.
Talent recognition
Shanghai has established a points-based and category-based system to identify high-level foreign talent.
Rights & benefits
Understand your legal rights and benefits so you can work in Shanghai with confidence and peace of mind.
Public holidays
Public holidays
Leaves policies
Leaves policies
Fast Pass
Fast Pass
Unemployment insurance
Unemployment insurance
High-temperature allowance
High-temperature allowance
Work injuries
Work injuries
Arbitration of labor disputes
Arbitration of labor disputes
Public holidays
Public holidays
Leaves policies
Leaves policies
Fast Pass
Fast Pass
Unemployment insurance
Unemployment insurance
High-temperature allowance
High-temperature allowance
Work injuries
Work injuries
Arbitration of labor disputes
Arbitration of labor disputes
Labor contract
Labor contract
Signing
Signing
Probationary period
Probationary period
Service period
Service period
Signing
Signing
Probationary period
Probationary period
Service period
Service period
Resignation & termination
Resignation & termination
Career & professionals services
Career & professionals services
Shanghai List of Recognized Overseas Occupational Qualifications
Shanghai List of Recognized Overseas Occupational Qualifications
Career guidance
Career guidance
Useful websites
Useful websites
Shanghai List of Recognized Overseas Occupational Qualifications
Shanghai List of Recognized Overseas Occupational Qualifications
Career guidance
Career guidance
Useful websites
Useful websites
Healthcare
Medical services, buying medicines, vaccinations
Medical services
Medical services
Shanghai's medical institutions
Depression, anxiety, suicide: Mental health in SH
Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine
Ever wondered about Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Vaccination
Vaccination
How to get a flu vaccine in Shanghai
A guide to getting an electronic vaccination certificate
Digital vaccination certificate
Digital vaccination certificate
A guide to getting an electronic vaccination certificate
Health guides
Health guides
How to save a patient with AED
A guide to taking care of yourself in flu season
Medical services
Medical services
Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine
Ever wondered about Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Medical consultation
Medical consultation
Hospitals
Hospitals
Emergency
Emergency
Mental health
Mental health
Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine
Buy medicines
Buy medicines
Vaccination
Vaccination
Digital vaccination certificate
Digital vaccination certificate
A guide to getting an electronic vaccination certificate
Rabies clinics
Rabies clinics
Childhood vaccination
Childhood vaccination
Vaccination clinics
Vaccination clinics
Flu vaccine
Flu vaccine
Digital vaccination certificate
Digital vaccination certificate
Health guides
Health guides
AED
AED
Blood donation
Blood donation
Flu prevention
Flu prevention
Family
Birth, marriage, divorce, bereavement
Birth
Birth
Marriage
Marriage
Bereavement
Bereavement
Tourism
Tourism services, luggage storage, ticketing
Travel agencies
Travel agencies
Service centers
Service centers
Complaint handling
Complaint handling
Travel insurance
Travel insurance
Luggage storage
Luggage storage
Citywide guide
Citywide guide
At metro stations
At metro stations
In parks
In parks
In commercial zones
In commercial zones
Cunzhiji service
Cunzhiji service
Ticketing guide
Ticketing guide
Venue tickets
Venue tickets
Online booking
Online booking
Travel agencies
Travel agencies
Service centers
Service centers
Complaint handling
Complaint handling
Travel insurance
Travel insurance
Luggage storage
Luggage storage
Citywide guide
Citywide guide
At metro stations
At metro stations
In parks
In parks
In commercial zones
In commercial zones
Cunzhiji service
Cunzhiji service
Citywide guide
Citywide guide
At metro stations
At metro stations
In parks
In parks
In commercial zones
In commercial zones
Cunzhiji service
Cunzhiji service
Ticketing guide
Ticketing guide
Venue tickets
Venue tickets
Online booking
Online booking
Venue tickets
Venue tickets
Online booking
Online booking
Tax & Social Security
Personal income tax, deductions, benefits, social insurance
Special additional deductions
Special additional deductions
Special additional personal income tax deductions
Individual income tax
Individual income tax
Special additional deductions
Special additional deductions
Special additional personal income tax deductions
Overview
Overview
Annual settlement
Annual settlement
Tax benefits
Tax benefits
Special additional deductions
Special additional deductions
Tax records
Tax records
Tax assistance
Tax assistance
Social insurance
Social insurance
Education
Scholarships, exams, enrollment
Basic Education
Basic Education
Enrollment
Enrollment
District policies
District policies
Higher Education
Higher Education
Scholarships
Scholarships
Enrollment
Enrollment
Study guide
Study guide
Safety guide
Safety guide
Daily life
Daily life
Tests & competitions
Tests & competitions
HSK
HSK
CSCA
CSCA
Competitions
Competitions
Basic Education
Basic Education
Enrollment
Enrollment
District policies
District policies
Enrollment
Enrollment
District policies
District policies
Higher Education
Higher Education
Scholarships
Scholarships
Enrollment
Enrollment
Study guide
Study guide
Safety guide
Safety guide
Daily life
Daily life
Scholarships
Scholarships
Enrollment
Enrollment
Study guide
Study guide
Safety guide
Safety guide
Daily life
Daily life
Tests & competitions
Tests & competitions
HSK
HSK
CSCA
CSCA
Competitions
Competitions
HSK
HSK
CSCA
CSCA
Competitions
Competitions
Daily Life
Housing, home services, fitness, pets
Home & living
Home & living
Waste classification
Waste classification
Courier services
Courier services
Housekeeping
Housekeeping
Utility bills
Utility bills
Appliance care
Appliance care
Housing
Housing
Buy a home
Buy a home
Rent an apartment
Rent an apartment
Pets
Pets
Bring a pet to China
Bring a pet to China
Bring a pet out of China
Bring a pet out of China
Get a dog license
Get a dog license
Pet adoption
Pet adoption
Rabies clinics
Rabies clinics
Pet-friendly parks
Pet-friendly parks
Take a train
Take a train
Take an airplane
Take an airplane
Fitness
Fitness
Find a sports facility
Find a sports facility
Swimming
Swimming
Soccer
Soccer
Jogging
Jogging
Cycling
Cycling
Climbing
Climbing
BMX
BMX
Religious rituals
Religious rituals
Public service hotlines
Public service hotlines
Home & living
Home & living
Waste classification
Waste classification
Courier services
Courier services
Housekeeping
Housekeeping
Utility bills
Utility bills
Appliance care
Appliance care
Waste classification
Waste classification
Courier services
Courier services
Housekeeping
Housekeeping
Utility bills
Utility bills
Appliance care
Appliance care
Housing
Housing
Buy a home
Buy a home
Rent an apartment
Rent an apartment
Buy a home
Buy a home
Rent an apartment
Rent an apartment
Pets
Pets
Bring a pet to China
Bring a pet to China
Bring a pet out of China
Bring a pet out of China
Get a dog license
Get a dog license
Pet adoption
Pet adoption
Rabies clinics
Rabies clinics
Pet-friendly parks
Pet-friendly parks
Take a train
Take a train
Take an airplane
Take an airplane
Bring a pet to China
Bring a pet to China
Bring a pet out of China
Bring a pet out of China
Get a dog license
Get a dog license
Pet adoption
Pet adoption
Rabies clinics
Rabies clinics
Pet-friendly parks
Pet-friendly parks
Take a train
Take a train
Take an airplane
Take an airplane
Fitness
Fitness
Find a sports facility
Find a sports facility
Swimming
Swimming
Soccer
Soccer
Jogging
Jogging
Cycling
Cycling
Climbing
Climbing
BMX
BMX
Find a sports facility
Find a sports facility
Swimming
Swimming
Soccer
Soccer
Jogging
Jogging
Cycling
Cycling
Climbing
Climbing
BMX
BMX
Religious rituals
Religious rituals
Public service hotlines
Public service hotlines
Shopping & Tax Refund
Tax refund, shopping trends and destinations
Refund-upon-purchase
Refund-upon-purchase
Policy guide
Policy guide
Visual feature
Visual feature
Service directory
Service directory
Pilot program
Pilot program
Departure tax refund
Departure tax refund
Policy guide
Policy guide
Duty-free shopping
Duty-free shopping
Eligibility & access
Eligibility & access
Store locations
Store locations
Purchase rules
Purchase rules
Purchase & pickup
Purchase & pickup
Travel rules
Travel rules
Hours & contact
Hours & contact
Online shopping
Online shopping
Getting started
Getting started
Taobao
Taobao
JD.com
JD.com
Pinduoduo
Pinduoduo
Port locations
Port locations
Service locations
Service locations
Refund-upon-purchase
Refund-upon-purchase
Policy guide
Policy guide
Visual feature
Visual feature
Service directory
Service directory
Pilot program
Pilot program
Policy guide
Policy guide
Visual feature
Visual feature
Service directory
Service directory
Pilot program
Pilot program
Departure tax refund
Departure tax refund
Policy guide
Policy guide
Port locations
Port locations
Service locations
Service locations
Policy guide
Policy guide
Duty-free shopping
Duty-free shopping
Eligibility & access
Eligibility & access
Store locations
Store locations
Purchase rules
Purchase rules
Purchase & pickup
Purchase & pickup
Travel rules
Travel rules
Hours & contact
Hours & contact
Eligibility & access
Eligibility & access
Store locations
Store locations
Purchase rules
Purchase rules
Purchase & pickup
Purchase & pickup
Travel rules
Travel rules
Hours & contact
Hours & contact
Online shopping
Online shopping
Getting started
Getting started
Taobao
Taobao
JD.com
JD.com
Pinduoduo
Pinduoduo
Getting started
Getting started
Taobao
Taobao
JD.com
JD.com
Pinduoduo
Pinduoduo
Visas
Visa application
Visa application
Port locations
Port locations
Customs & arrival
Customs & arrival
Online arrival card
Online arrival card
Customs clearance
Customs clearance
Service locations
Service locations
Residence permit
Residence permit
Stay permit
Exit-entry permit
Permanent residence
Required documents
Required documents
Invitation letters
Invitation letters
Accommodation registration
Accommodation registration
Physical examination
Physical examination
Useful info
Useful info
Consulates
Consulates
Exit-entry bureaus
Exit-entry bureaus
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