Living & Public Services
Policies related to daily life, public services, and consumer protections for residents and visitors in Shanghai are brought together in this section. Topics covered include immigration procedures, housing, utilities, healthcare, transport, shopping, tax refunds, and environmental regulations.
Entry & Exit
Information on immigration procedures, visa extensions, and port entry and exit requirements is provided here, along with documentation requirements for short-term visits and long-term stays.
Daily Life
Housing rental rules, utility connections, healthcare access, transport services, and address registration procedures, as well as information on opening bank accounts and accessing public facilities are covered in this section.
Shopping & Tax Refunds
Value-added tax rebate schemes for overseas visitors, digital payment systems, and consumer protection policies, along with information on product quality standards and dispute resolution channels for retail transactions are covered here.
Environment
This section covers policies related to air quality monitoring, waste classification, and green space management, as well as information on mandatory recycling programs and urban greening initiatives.
To reach International Services Shanghai, email us at intlservices@shanghai.gov.cn