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How can expats register for temporary accommodation?
Expats staying in hotels, inns, guesthouses, schools, or any other Chinese establishment, shall present their valid passport or residence permit and fill out a form for temporary accommodation registration.
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How can foreign nationals obtain a Certificate of No Criminal Record?
Foreign nationals who have stayed in China for at least 180 days with a residence permit since their first entry, and whose residence permit was issued in Shanghai or who actually resided in the city during that period, may apply for a criminal record check in Shanghai.
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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.
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How to fill out an arrival card online？
To streamline border procedures, China's National Immigration Administration has introduced an online arrival card system for international travelers.
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How to obtain a TE invitation letter
Applicants may seek assistance from their contacts in China to apply for the TE invitation letter.
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Can I bring prescribed or personal medications from my home country to Shanghai?
According to the National Medical Products Administration, individuals can bring a small amount of medication for personal use when entering or leaving the country. However, the drugs should be for personal use, within reasonable quantity, and subject to Customs inspection.
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