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  • +Visa-free policies
    • 240-hour visa-free transit policy
    • 24-hour visa-free transit policy
    • Visa-free entry policy
    • Guide for overseas visitors to enter and exit Eastern Hub Intl Business Cooperation Zone
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    • Applying for a Chinese visa
    • Applying for an L (tourist) visa
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    • Applying for an S (private matter) visa
    • Applying for a Z (work) visa
    • Applying for an X (study) visa
    • Applying for a port visa
  • +Visa extension, change, reissuance
    • A guide to visa extension, change, and reissuance
Residence Permit
  • Applying for a residence permit
Stay Permit
  • Applying for a stay permit
Exit-Entry Permit
  • Applying for an exit-entry permit
Permanent Residence
  • How to apply for permanent residence
Customs & Arrival
  • +Online arrival card
    • Online Arrival Card
  • +Customs clearance
    • Customs clearance guide for inbound passengers
    • About customs clearance of personal postal articles
Additional Procedures
  • +Invitation letters
    • How to get a tourist invitation letter for China
    • How to obtain a TE invitation letter
  • +Accommodation registration
    • How to register accommodation
  • +Health check
    • A guide to health check
  • +Certificate of no criminal record
    • How to obtain a certificate of no criminal record
Contact
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  • Exit-entry bureaus

Contact

Access the immigration service hotline, contact details for exit-entry administration authorities, and information on foreign consulates.


Immigration service hotline 12367

China Immigration Service Hotline 12367 serves as an integrated service center handling immigration administration-related inquiries and suggestions.

Consulates in Shanghai

A total of 78 countries have consulates in Shanghai. Here is a comprehensive list of all the consulates.

Shanghai exit-entry bureau locations, business hours

Below are the addresses and office hours of the municipal and district-level exit-entry administration bureaus in Shanghai.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can expats register for temporary accommodation?

Accommodation Registration

How can foreign nationals obtain a Certificate of No Criminal Record?

Certificate of No Criminal Record

Can I claim a departure tax refund after leaving China?

Tax Refund