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How to submit a drone flight report?
show answer +When flying drones in Shanghai, real-name registration must be completed and a flight plan submitted beforehand. There are two options available.
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How can my partner and I register our marriage in Shanghai?
show answer +Foreign nationals cannot register their marriage in the Chinese mainland.
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Where can I get an apostille on a Chinese birth certificate?
show answer +For consultation and appointment regarding the apostille service for your Chinese birth certificate, please contact the Shanghai Foreign Affairs Service Center at +86-21-2216-1565.
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What to do if I have trouble registering my drone with an international phone number?
show answer +The drone registration and flight filing system only supports domestic mobile phone numbers.
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How to obtain an inheritance certificate?
show answer +To obtain the notarized Certificate of Inheritance, you will need to submit a complete set of foreign inheritance documents.
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How can I check the amount I have accumulated in my social security account?
show answer +A: You need to bring your insurance documents to the nearest district social security center to check the pension insurance payment status. You can inquire about the details of your account of housing provident fund for the past three years at the outlets of the Shanghai Provident Fund Management Center or those of the China Construction Bank, with any of the following valid identification – passport, residence permit, exit and entry permit, or other valid ID.
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How much should I contribute to the housing provident fund?
show answer +If you work in Shanghai, don't forget to ask your company to set up and contribute to your housing provident fund. Here is an illustration to show you how much you should contribute to your housing provident fund.
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How does an employer open a personal housing provident fund account?
show answer +If you hold a Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card, your employer can open a personal housing provident fund account online for you. The personal account will be contributed by monthly deposits by both employers and employees.
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Where can I find public restrooms?
show answer +When you’re wandering around Shanghai and nature calls, don’t worry. A WeChat mini-program can help you find the nearest public restrooms. Search for “上海智慧寻厕” (Find a toilet in Shanghai) in WeChat.
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How much does it cost to live in Shanghai?
show answer +While the cost of living in Shanghai is relatively high, the city provides a wide range of options to accommodate the needs of individuals with varying financial capacities.
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What are the public service numbers in Shanghai?
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Is Shanghai a safe place?
show answer +Shanghai is one of the safest cities in the world. People in the city seldom worry about being robbed when they walk on the streets.
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Is tipping necessary when dining in Shanghai?
show answer +Consumer taxes are included in price tags on goods. Cafeterias and bars in all hotels and some restaurants and bars outside hotels may include a service charge of 10 percent to 15 percent. Tipping is not expected in most restaurants and hotels. But, tipping can be a way to show your satisfaction with the services.
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