Shanghai life guides for overseas Chinese.
Practical how-tos for the things you still have to handle in Shanghai while living abroad — bill payment, transit, courier, and the 240-hour visa-free rule. Written plainly, no Chinese-app requirement.
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How to pay China bills from abroad
Property management, utilities, and local fees — options that don't need a Chinese bank app on your side. (Coming soon.)
240-hour visa-free transit
Who qualifies, the routes that work, and the paperwork to show at the border. (Coming soon.)
Shipping luggage from China
Courier vs. sea freight, customs forms, and what not to pack when sending things overseas. (Coming soon.)
Getting around Shanghai
Metro, taxis, and ride apps — and how to ride them without a local number. (Coming soon.)
Receiving a package in Shanghai
Use our Shanghai point to receive, inspect, and forward parcels when you're not in the city. (Coming soon.)
Handling paperwork from overseas
Pickup, scanning, and shipping of documents from Shanghai offices and banks. (Coming soon.)
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