Before entering shanghai Are you a student who just received an offer letter from a university in Shanghai,but is still wondering about what to prepare before entering Shanghai?Check out the blogs below for a clearer idea! new icon Official Documents Visa ApplicationApplication CentresBody Check UpResident Permit new icon Lifestyle in Shanghai ExpensesCommon Apps new icon Packing List DocumentsDaily NecessitiesClothingProhibited ItemsPacking Tips new icon Reaching Shanghai TransportationTelecommunicationBanking We have also designed a checklist that is fully customizable for you! Click the button below and download it now! view the all-in-one checklist here All-in-one flow chart to follow Before arrival in Shanghai Receive official offer letter and JW201/JW202 form from your institution Apply/Renew Passport (applicable for those who don’t have a passport, or expiry date is within 6 months) Photocopy offer letter and JW201/JW202 form Take passport image (at least 6 images) Apply Student Visa (X1/X2) Arrange Body Check Up (Tung Shin Hospital, KL) Create Bank of China account (if applicable) Apply for student hostel / off-campus accommodation (if applicable) Luggage packing After arrival in Shanghai (If you are NOT staying in your student hostel / local hotel) – go to the nearest police office within 24 hours to apply Temporary Residence Permit Apply for local telecommunication service Apply for local bank account Apply for Health Certificate Apply for Residence Permit at Shanghai Public Security Bureau Exit-Entry Management Bureau (within 30 days of arrival) Have more questions? Send us an email! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Paragraph Text *NameSend Facebook-f Instagram Linkedin-in Youtube HomeAbout UsOur TeamEventsInformation Corner Official AnnouncementsBefore Entering ShanghaiShanghai Universities InformationFAQs Get in Touch Contact UsSponsor Us FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS Facebook-f Instagram Linkedin-in Youtube Weibo Email:general@msashanghai.commsashanghai@yeah.net WECHAT OFFICIAL ACCOUNT msashanghai(Scan in WeChat to follow) Copyright © 2023 MSAS