Guides

Practical walkthroughs

Step-by-step explainers that connect the policies and checklists into a clear sequence. Written in plain English and traced back to official sources.

• ShanghaiWork

  Shanghai work & residence filing

  How the work permit and residence permit steps fit together after a Z visa.

  6 min read

• Arrival

  Your first 48 hours

  Registration, payments, and the essentials to settle in right after arrival.

  4 min read

• Registration

  Temporary residence registration

  Who needs to register, where, and the 24-hour window to keep in mind.

  3 min read