Other Documents
Foreign nationals may need to prepare certain documents and meet other requirements when visiting or residing in China.
Invitation letters
An invitation letter is required for some Chinese visa applications.
How do I get a tourist invitation letter for China?
For tourism visits involving fewer than five people, the receiving travel agency may issue an individual invitation letter directly.
How to obtain a TE invitation letter?
Your contact in China can assist you in applying for the TE invitation letter. To do so, visit the official website of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government.
Accommodation registration
Foreign nationals staying in accommodations other than hotels must complete accommodation registration with the local public security organ within 24 hours of check-in.
How to register your place of residence
What do you need to do when you first come to Shanghai? Here is some information that you'll need to know.
Health check
Foreign nationals planning to live, work, or study in Shanghai for a year or longer need to undergo a health examination.
Welcome to Shanghai: A guide to your health check
If you're planning to live, work or study in Shanghai for a year or more, you'll need to complete a health check at the International Travel Healthcare Center.
