China International Import Expo 2019’s Workday and Weekends Switcharoo for Shanghai Residents Have you seen more police, flowers, quick roadside work or paint jobs on the streets of Shanghai recently? That’s because it’s that time of year when the government wants us off the streets and clear the way for visitors from people from all […]
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Buses from Pudong International Airport to Downtown Shanghai, Hongqiao Airport & Railway Station There are airport buses leaving from Pudong International airport to a few locations in the city including Jing’an Temple, as well as Disney, Hongqiao Airport and Hongqiao Railway Station. If you have a connecting flight at Hongqiao T2 or Hongqiao Railway Station
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Recycling in Shanghai It’s about time. Starting July 1st, 2019, Shanghai has introduced the regulations on household trash sorting. You will be charged penalty fees if you do not sort your trash properly. Here are some infographics that can assist you in your trash sorting success. (I don’t own any of these infographics. Simply re-sharing
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Switching companies and work permit From a very top-level, the process is as follows: your current employer needs to cancel your work permit your new employer needs to apply for your new work permit apply for your new residence permit The process should be less time-consuming than your first time getting your work permit. This
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How to pick-up your passport at Shanghai exit-entry Picking up is straightforward. Usually passport are available for pick-up starting from 9 am on the expected date of pick-up indicated on the pick-up receipt. After you have entered the building, make a right, and go straight. On one side, there are some tables and chairs, a counter that sells
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Where to ask questions If you have any questions regarding the visa application process – i.e. see which documents you need, confirm if you have the right documents or ask questions specific to your unique situation – you can go to the “inquiry”(should be “enquiry”) booths #15-17. They don’t take any submissions. They are there
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How to print a photo or a screenshot at Shanghai exit-entry 3F For iPhone users: If you have a pdf you’d like to print, take a screenshot of it. Go to Wifi settings and connect to the wifi: Pantum-Ap-C7208B (password: 12345678). This Wifi does not have internet so if your photo or pdf is online,
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How to submit a visa application at the Shanghai Exit-Entry Bureau This is a 6-step guide on how to submit your visa application at the Shanghai Exit-Entry Bureau. There are a few stations on the third floor you need to be familiar with. Please refer to the floor plans and step-by-step process. 6-step process: Step
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How to apply for a residence permit in Shanghai ** Work Permit and Residence Permit are different things. If you do not have your work permit yet, you need to do that first. See how to apply for a work permit or work visa in Shanghai. ** Residence Permit – Required Documents Registration Form of Temporary Residence
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Shanghai Work Visa / Work Permit Application Process Most people confuse the standard process for work permit application and what it looks like. To start off, you need to understand there are two permits involved: a work permit and a residence permit. Work Permit It used to be a red book with a few pages.
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