Navigating Shanghai: A Guide for Foreigners
Shanghai, the city with the highest number of foreign talents in China, has implemented a series of new initiatives since March 2021 with the intention of attracting more foreign talents to work in the city.To get more news about
orientation services for foreigners in Shanghai, you can citynewsservice.cn official website.
Work Permit Application
Shanghai has published the Version 4.0 of “Virtual” Approval Policy for Foreigners’ Work Permit applications1. This policy provides a series of friendly practice guidelines, including relaxing the restrictions in age, educational background, and working experiences in work permit applications1. For foreign science and technology talents to be employed by Chinese companies meeting certain criteria, restrictions in age, educational background, and working experiences will be relaxed in work permit application and work permit for at least 2 years will be granted.
Foreign Exchange Conversion
Since March 2021, foreign talents can apply to convert and remit foreign exchange with their remuneration income at banks in Shanghai by providing the Fast Pass to be issued by the relevant authority and their passports only1. This eliminates the need to provide further supporting documents such as labor contracts and tax payment certificates.
Healthcare Services
The Shanghai International Travel Healthcare Center provides health administration services for foreigners and overseas Chinese. The center is located at 15 Jinbang Road, Changning District, Shanghai.
Residence Permit
The city also offers an Overseas Talent Residence Permit (Card B) for foreigners3. This permit is part of the amenities provided to foreigners working in Shanghai.
In conclusion, whether you’re a foreign talent looking to work in Shanghai or an overseas Chinese returning home, the city has a range of orientation services designed to make your transition smoother.
