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Epidemic Prevention Information
In view of the current COVID-19 situation and the need of epidemic prevention and control, new measures are implemented before and after your arrival in Shenzhen to safeguard your live and those of Shenzhen' s residents. Below are some tips to facilitate your trip to Shenzhen:
1.Visa and border during the COVID-19 pandemic
2.Special Entry and Exit Permit during the Epidemic
3.Quarantine Policy for Foreigners Arriving in Shenzhen
4.A Letter to Expats in Shenzhen
5 Medical Treatment
6.Information Outlets
7.Mental Comfort Channel
Medical Checkup Visa and border during the COVID-19 pandemic
In response to the outbreak of coronavirus, temporary policies regarding visa application and borders restrictions will be applied, and they will be kept under regular review and withdrawn once the situation returns to normal. Before planning your trip to Shenzhen, please check the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People' s Republic of China (https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjbxw/) or the website of the embassy/consulate general in your home country for the latest updates. For rules and regulations on Visa application, please check the chapter on Visa on Page 17.
Special Entry and Exit Permit during the Epidemic
If you are already in Shenzhen, you can apply for Special Entry and Exit Permit. A Special Entry and Exit Permit applies to two types of business, which include 12 sub-categories, such as Mainland resident travel permits for visiting families in Hong Kong and re-endorsement of stay, as well as an extension of two types of residence permits issued by Shenzhen for expats' employment and family private affairs.
To apply for a Special Entry and Exit Permit: call the hotline at 0755-84465490 to make an appointment, wait for the staff to confirm and prepare the necessary documents, wait for the postal staff to pick up the documents (including the original documents for entry and exit), and sign (the application form and the copies of the submitted materials) on the spot after verifying the documents. Afterwards, you can check the progress of the application via the Shenzhen Entry-Exit Advisory Hotline or the official WeChat account "Shenzhen Public Security." After being approved, the original entry and exit documents will be delivered to you by express mail. For more information, please check: http://www.sz.gov.cn/cn/xxgk/zfxxgj/zwdt/content/post_6735186.html.
Quarantine Policy for Foreigners Arriving in Shenzhen
After you arrive in Shenzhen, different quarantine policies will be implemented depending on the area you come from:
Domestic Inbound
ResidentA/Visitor
(1).lf you are from low risk areas, there is no 14-day quarantine requirement for you, but you need to conduct basic temperature check on arrival and register on the iShenzhen or 粤康码 app in advance.
(2). If you are from medium risk areas, you need to conduct an RNA test upon arrival, comply with the community health management (provide a health notice and green health code, carry out health consultation).
(3). If you are from high risk areas, you are subject to a 14-day mandatory quarantine in designated places and an RNA test.
(4). If you are resident/visitor traveling from Hong Kong: Shenzhen is taking a new precaution by presenting the 24-hour negative nucleic acid test result to people crossing the border from Hong Kong, which has been added to the original 14-day mandatory quarantine demanded by the Shenzhen authority since April 28th. Government officials and business people, cross-border truck drivers and cross-border students who have been approved for exemption from collective medical observation shall continue to follow the current stipulations.
International Inbound
Starting on the 21st of July, passengers entering China must take nucleic tests five days before departure. Tests shall be carried out in facilities designated or recognized by overseas Chinese Embassies or Consulates. Chinese passengers are required to take photos of and upload the negative results of their COVID-19 nucleic acid tests using the international version of the health QR code mini program on WeChat. Foreign passengers should apply with the Chinese Embassies or Consulates for the Health Declaration Letter with their negative COVID-19 test results. Relevant airlines are responsible for checking passengers' health QR code and Health Declaration Letter before boarding. Passengers will be denied boarding if they fail to meet relevant requirements. Read more
All will be subject to a nucleic acid test and quarantine. Any travellers with abnormal symptoms will be immediately brought to hospital. All travellers will need to quarantine for 14 days at government designated hotels in Shenzhen after landing.
A Letter to Expats in Shenzhen
Dear international friends,
Recently, pneumonia cases caused by the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in multiple cities in China, including Shenzhen. In response, Shenzhen Municipality is sparing no effort to contain the spread of the virus and safeguard your lives and those of Shenzhen' s residents. Currently, a wide range of preventive and control measures are being rolled out. For your health, we recommend the following practices:
I.Follow official information outlets. Please refer to the Shenzhen Health Commission' s official website and official WeChat account, Shenzhen Government Online (http://www.sz.gov.cn/en/index.html), EyeShenzhen (http://www.eyeshenzhen.com/), and the 11 i Shenzhen ” app among other official information sources for official news updates regarding the latest developments of the epidemic, a list of designated hospitals, and preventive and control guidance, etc. If you have any questions, please call the government service hotline at 12345. You can also check out the updates issued by National Health Commission of China for information countrywide. Do not believe information from unofficial sources.
II.Strengthen prevention and self-protection. Please refrain from outdoor activities. Avoid crowded places and gatherings. Try not to visit patients in the hospital. If need be, wear a face mask correctly and dispose of used masks appropriately. Keep good personal hygiene by washing your hands often. Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue or flexed elbow. Keep rooms clean and well ventilated. Avoid contact with wildlife or poultry. Only eat meat and eggs that are well cooked. A good rest and a healthy diet can reinforce your immune system.
III.Join in our mass preventive and control efforts. If you have been to Hubei Province or other infected areas or had contact with people from these areas over the past 14 days, please report to your employer or your community work station, and note your time of arrival in Shenzhen, the transport you took, your seat number, the areas you have been and people you have had contact with over the past 14 days. Pay close attention to your health status and refrain from outdoor activities. Please cooperate with government, community or medical personnel if they inquire about this information.
IV.Go to a hospital as soon as possible if related symptoms occur. If you suspect you have developed symptoms, including fever, fatigue, cough and chest oppression, please go to the fever clinic of a nearby designated hospital. You and accompanying persons shall wear masks. Avoid taking public transport, such as the bus and metro. The windows of the car you travel in should stay open. Upon arrival, go to the receptionistand follow the guidance of the medical staff.
Let' s stay confident and fight the virus together. We wish you a happy Chinese New Year and good health!
Foreign Affairs Office Shenzhen Municipal People' s Government January 29, 2020
Please click on the following link to check out the letter in Chinese, Japanese and Korean: http://wjw.sz.gov.cn/yqxx/202002/P020200207592560286473.pdf
Medical Treatment
Epidemic Prevention E-book:
Beijing Kanghua Foundation for the Development of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine and Tencent Foundation have invited experts and frontline medical professionals to compile this handbook in order to share China's successful experience in combating the pandemic with numerous overseas Chinese and people around the world. This handbook has been prepared in both Chinese and English, including basic protection and special group protection, explaining key issues and knowledge in a question-and-answer format. This handbook aims to promote the public understanding of COVID-19 and related prevention and control measures, so that people around the globe can be more confident and capable of fighting the pandemic, thus contributing to the global battle against the coronavirus outbreak.
Please click the following links to download the e-book: https://www.tencent.com/data/together/pdf/en-us-handbook.pdf (English version) https://www.tencent.com/data/together/pdf/zh-cn-handbook.pdf (Chinese version)
Contact Information and Address of Designated Hospitals for Expats in Shenzhen during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The following nine hospitals have been taken initiatives to improve their English services and provide medical care to expats in Shenzhen through online platforms. If you have any question related to COVID-19, please feel free to contact them.
a.Shenzhen People' s Hospital
Official Website: https://www.szhospital.com/
WeChat Official Account: Shenzhen People' s Hospital
Hotline: 0755-2553 3497
Address: No. 1017 Dongmen North Road, Cuizhu Subdistrict,
Luohu District, Shenzhen
b. Shenzhen Second People' s Hospital
Official Website: http://www.szrch.com/
WeChat Official Account: Shenzhen Second
People' s Hospital Service Account
Hotline: 0755-8336 6388
Address: No. 3002 Sungang West Road, Futian District, Shenzhen
c.Name: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
Official Website: https://www.pkuszh.com/
WeChat Official Account: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
Hotline: 0755-8392 3333
Address: No. 1120 Lianhua Road, Futian District, Shenzhen
d.Name: The University of Hongkong-Shenzhen Hospital
Official Website: http://www.hku-scz.org/
WeChat Official Account: HKUSZH
Hotline: 0755-8691 3399
Address: No.1 Haiyuan First Road, Futian District, Shenzhen
e.Name: Shenzhen Children's Hospital
Official Website: http://www.szkid.com.cn/
WeChat Official Account: Shenzhen Children' s Hospital
Hotline: 0755-8300 8300
Address: No. 7019 Yitian Road, Lianhua Subdistrict, Futian District, Shenzhen
f.Name: Shenzhen Kangning Hospital (Shenzhen Mental Health Hospital)
Official Website: http://www.szknyy.com/
WeChat Official Account: Shenzhen Kangning Hospital
Hotline: 0755-2562 9459
Address: No. 1080 Cuizhu Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen
g.Name: Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University
Official Website: http://www.smuszh.com/
WeChat Official Account: Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University
Hotline: 0755-2332 9999
Address: No. 1333 Xinhun Road, Bao' an District, Shenzhen
h.Name:The Seventh Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-sen University
Official Website: http://www.sysush.com/
WeChat Official Account: The Seventh Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-sen University
Hotline: 0755-8120 6999
Address No.628 Zhen yuan Road,Xinhu Subdistrict,Guangming Distrct,Shenzhen
I.Name: Union Shenzhen Hospital (Nanshan Hospital)
Official Website: http://www.sznsyy.com/
WeChat Official Account: Nanshan Hospital
Hotline: 0755-2655 3111
Address: No. 89 Taoyuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
Medical center providing medical consultancy in English
The VISTA-SK International Medical Center
The VISTA-SK International Medical Center hosts internationally trained medical staff and visiting specialists, and experienced support staff to deliver the quality customer service, multi-language support and technologically advanced medical equipment, along with comfortable surroundings.
Hotline: 0755-3689 9688
Website: http://www.vista-sk.com/internationalmedicalcenter
Address: Level 4, Bldg 4C, Shenzhen software Industry Base, Xuefu Road, Nanshan District Shenzhen
Information Outlets
In order to keep the information flowing and obtain timely updates on the epidemic, please pay attention to the following media
(1).Shenzhen Government Online: (the official information and notice on epidemic prevention)
(2). CityPlus X Epidemic Special Page of Caixin Media (epidemic data + epidemic news updates) http://www.cityplus.com/uploadFiles/uploadFile/48b22b0c5a164aebb92890554eb5b18f7index.html
(3). Shenzhen Foreign Affairs
Official Accounts (daily epidemic data updates)
(4). CityPlus Official Accounts
(daily epidemic data updates)
(5). Epidemic Prevention Services and Campaigns: www.s乙gov.cn/szzt2010/yqfk2020/ (Chinese) www.sz.gov.cn/en_szgov/news/infocus/virus/ (English)
Fighting against COVIR-19 on mental comfort channel
We' ve set up an English podcast where you can get professional suggestions from psychologists when you feel blue. In this special period, we hope our program can comfort your soul and help you improve your mindset through scientific methods,so as to embrace the hopeful future
Register with Police
If you spend your first days in China at a hotel, they will automatically register your presence, but once you find an apartment, it should be your priority to report to the local police station in the area you will be living within 24 hours of signing your rental contract to register as a resident in the area. You will need to bring a passport size photo, the original and copies of your rental contract, your passport and a photocopy of your landlord1 s ID. The officer at the station will provide you with an accommodation registration paper, which is required to complete the work permit process.
As an alternative to going to the local police, you can register via WeChat by following the steps below:
Scan the following QR code to follow the public account " bdbshenzhen”
Send "派出所"(paichusuo in pinyin) to the public account " bdbshenzhen" and it will direct you to the registration page
Your company should provide you with a form, or the name of the type of exam, and the location of an authorized medical center. You should bring your passport and two passport photos.
Work Permit Interview
Your company will schedule an interview with the Public Security Bureau, to which you will need to bring the documents below.
1.Passport
2.Accommodation registration document
3.Work contract
4.Medical examination results
5.Money for the fee
This final step can take at least fourteen days to process, during which time you will not have your passport. Remember to keep a photocopy of your passport with you at all times.
Social Security Insurance Card
Your employer is required by law to process your social insurance registration within 30 days of processing your employment permit.
The company1 s insurance clerk needs to go to the Social Insurance Bureau with you to help you apply. You need the following documents to apply for social insurance:
1.Application form with company seal.
2.Foreigner Work Permit and copy with company seal.
3.Passport and copy with company seal
After being registered for social insurance for two months you can apply for a social security card. You need the following documents to apply:
1.Passport and work permit
2.Photo Receipt for Social Security Card (can be obtained at photo shop).
You can apply for a social security card at any of the following banks:
China Construction Bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, China Merchants Bank, Ping' an Bank, Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank, China Postal Savings Bank, China Communication Bank, China CITIC Bank, China Minsheng Bank, China Everbright Bank.
Mobile Phone Service
You will need a phone number to get a bank account and to do some other mobile business, but don1 t worry, getting a Chinese SIM card is easy, as long as your phone isn' t locked. All you need to do is take your passport to a shop of one of the major service providers — China Mobile or China Unicom. If you can' t speak or read Chinese, you might want to bring a Chinese-speaking friend to help you choose a plan, but most of the plans are pretty straight forward. If you know the Chinese characters for money and data, it' s pretty easy to understand the various deals just by looking at the numbers. Also, once you have your phone number and account, you can log into the carrier' s website to change your plan. You can also pay your balance or purchase additional data via WeChat.
Arrival Checklist
Arrival Checklist
Epidemic Prevention Information
In view of the current COVID-19 situation and the need of epidemic prevention and control, new measures are implemented before and after your arrival in Shenzhen to safeguard your live and those of Shenzhen' s residents. Below are some tips to facilitate your trip to Shenzhen:
1.Visa and border during the COVID-19 pandemic
2.Special Entry and Exit Permit during the Epidemic
3.Quarantine Policy for Foreigners Arriving in Shenzhen
4.A Letter to Expats in Shenzhen
5 Medical Treatment
6.Information Outlets
7.Mental Comfort Channel
Medical Checkup Visa and border during the COVID-19 pandemic
In response to the outbreak of coronavirus, temporary policies regarding visa application and borders restrictions will be applied, and they will be kept under regular review and withdrawn once the situation returns to normal. Before planning your trip to Shenzhen, please check the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People' s Republic of China (https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjbxw/) or the website of the embassy/consulate general in your home country for the latest updates. For rules and regulations on Visa application, please check the chapter on Visa on Page 17.
Special Entry and Exit Permit during the Epidemic
If you are already in Shenzhen, you can apply for Special Entry and Exit Permit. A Special Entry and Exit Permit applies to two types of business, which include 12 sub-categories, such as Mainland resident travel permits for visiting families in Hong Kong and re-endorsement of stay, as well as an extension of two types of residence permits issued by Shenzhen for expats' employment and family private affairs.
To apply for a Special Entry and Exit Permit: call the hotline at 0755-84465490 to make an appointment, wait for the staff to confirm and prepare the necessary documents, wait for the postal staff to pick up the documents (including the original documents for entry and exit), and sign (the application form and the copies of the submitted materials) on the spot after verifying the documents. Afterwards, you can check the progress of the application via the Shenzhen Entry-Exit Advisory Hotline or the official WeChat account "Shenzhen Public Security." After being approved, the original entry and exit documents will be delivered to you by express mail. For more information, please check: http://www.sz.gov.cn/cn/xxgk/zfxxgj/zwdt/content/post_6735186.html.
Quarantine Policy for Foreigners Arriving in Shenzhen
After you arrive in Shenzhen, different quarantine policies will be implemented depending on the area you come from:
Domestic Inbound
ResidentA/Visitor
(1).lf you are from low risk areas, there is no 14-day quarantine requirement for you, but you need to conduct basic temperature check on arrival and register on the iShenzhen or 粤康码 app in advance.
(2). If you are from medium risk areas, you need to conduct an RNA test upon arrival, comply with the community health management (provide a health notice and green health code, carry out health consultation).
(3). If you are from high risk areas, you are subject to a 14-day mandatory quarantine in designated places and an RNA test.
(4). If you are resident/visitor traveling from Hong Kong: Shenzhen is taking a new precaution by presenting the 24-hour negative nucleic acid test result to people crossing the border from Hong Kong, which has been added to the original 14-day mandatory quarantine demanded by the Shenzhen authority since April 28th. Government officials and business people, cross-border truck drivers and cross-border students who have been approved for exemption from collective medical observation shall continue to follow the current stipulations.
International Inbound
Starting on the 21st of July, passengers entering China must take nucleic tests five days before departure. Tests shall be carried out in facilities designated or recognized by overseas Chinese Embassies or Consulates. Chinese passengers are required to take photos of and upload the negative results of their COVID-19 nucleic acid tests using the international version of the health QR code mini program on WeChat. Foreign passengers should apply with the Chinese Embassies or Consulates for the Health Declaration Letter with their negative COVID-19 test results. Relevant airlines are responsible for checking passengers' health QR code and Health Declaration Letter before boarding. Passengers will be denied boarding if they fail to meet relevant requirements. Read more
All will be subject to a nucleic acid test and quarantine. Any travellers with abnormal symptoms will be immediately brought to hospital. All travellers will need to quarantine for 14 days at government designated hotels in Shenzhen after landing.
A Letter to Expats in Shenzhen
Dear international friends,
Recently, pneumonia cases caused by the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in multiple cities in China, including Shenzhen. In response, Shenzhen Municipality is sparing no effort to contain the spread of the virus and safeguard your lives and those of Shenzhen' s residents. Currently, a wide range of preventive and control measures are being rolled out. For your health, we recommend the following practices:
I.Follow official information outlets. Please refer to the Shenzhen Health Commission' s official website and official WeChat account, Shenzhen Government Online (http://www.sz.gov.cn/en/index.html), EyeShenzhen (http://www.eyeshenzhen.com/), and the 11 i Shenzhen ” app among other official information sources for official news updates regarding the latest developments of the epidemic, a list of designated hospitals, and preventive and control guidance, etc. If you have any questions, please call the government service hotline at 12345. You can also check out the updates issued by National Health Commission of China for information countrywide. Do not believe information from unofficial sources.
II.Strengthen prevention and self-protection. Please refrain from outdoor activities. Avoid crowded places and gatherings. Try not to visit patients in the hospital. If need be, wear a face mask correctly and dispose of used masks appropriately. Keep good personal hygiene by washing your hands often. Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue or flexed elbow. Keep rooms clean and well ventilated. Avoid contact with wildlife or poultry. Only eat meat and eggs that are well cooked. A good rest and a healthy diet can reinforce your immune system.
III.Join in our mass preventive and control efforts. If you have been to Hubei Province or other infected areas or had contact with people from these areas over the past 14 days, please report to your employer or your community work station, and note your time of arrival in Shenzhen, the transport you took, your seat number, the areas you have been and people you have had contact with over the past 14 days. Pay close attention to your health status and refrain from outdoor activities. Please cooperate with government, community or medical personnel if they inquire about this information.
IV.Go to a hospital as soon as possible if related symptoms occur. If you suspect you have developed symptoms, including fever, fatigue, cough and chest oppression, please go to the fever clinic of a nearby designated hospital. You and accompanying persons shall wear masks. Avoid taking public transport, such as the bus and metro. The windows of the car you travel in should stay open. Upon arrival, go to the receptionistand follow the guidance of the medical staff.
Let' s stay confident and fight the virus together. We wish you a happy Chinese New Year and good health!
Foreign Affairs Office Shenzhen Municipal People' s Government January 29, 2020
Please click on the following link to check out the letter in Chinese, Japanese and Korean: http://wjw.sz.gov.cn/yqxx/202002/P020200207592560286473.pdf
Medical Treatment
Epidemic Prevention E-book:
Beijing Kanghua Foundation for the Development of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine and Tencent Foundation have invited experts and frontline medical professionals to compile this handbook in order to share China's successful experience in combating the pandemic with numerous overseas Chinese and people around the world. This handbook has been prepared in both Chinese and English, including basic protection and special group protection, explaining key issues and knowledge in a question-and-answer format. This handbook aims to promote the public understanding of COVID-19 and related prevention and control measures, so that people around the globe can be more confident and capable of fighting the pandemic, thus contributing to the global battle against the coronavirus outbreak.
Please click the following links to download the e-book: https://www.tencent.com/data/together/pdf/en-us-handbook.pdf (English version) https://www.tencent.com/data/together/pdf/zh-cn-handbook.pdf (Chinese version)
Contact Information and Address of Designated Hospitals for Expats in Shenzhen during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The following nine hospitals have been taken initiatives to improve their English services and provide medical care to expats in Shenzhen through online platforms. If you have any question related to COVID-19, please feel free to contact them.
a.Shenzhen People' s Hospital
Official Website: https://www.szhospital.com/
WeChat Official Account: Shenzhen People' s Hospital
Hotline: 0755-2553 3497
Address: No. 1017 Dongmen North Road, Cuizhu Subdistrict,
Luohu District, Shenzhen
b. Shenzhen Second People' s Hospital
Official Website: http://www.szrch.com/
WeChat Official Account: Shenzhen Second
People' s Hospital Service Account
Hotline: 0755-8336 6388
Address: No. 3002 Sungang West Road, Futian District, Shenzhen
c.Name: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
Official Website: https://www.pkuszh.com/
WeChat Official Account: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
Hotline: 0755-8392 3333
Address: No. 1120 Lianhua Road, Futian District, Shenzhen
d.Name: The University of Hongkong-Shenzhen Hospital
Official Website: http://www.hku-scz.org/
WeChat Official Account: HKUSZH
Hotline: 0755-8691 3399
Address: No.1 Haiyuan First Road, Futian District, Shenzhen
e.Name: Shenzhen Children's Hospital
Official Website: http://www.szkid.com.cn/
WeChat Official Account: Shenzhen Children' s Hospital
Hotline: 0755-8300 8300
Address: No. 7019 Yitian Road, Lianhua Subdistrict, Futian District, Shenzhen
f.Name: Shenzhen Kangning Hospital (Shenzhen Mental Health Hospital)
Official Website: http://www.szknyy.com/
WeChat Official Account: Shenzhen Kangning Hospital
Hotline: 0755-2562 9459
Address: No. 1080 Cuizhu Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen
g.Name: Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University
Official Website: http://www.smuszh.com/
WeChat Official Account: Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University
Hotline: 0755-2332 9999
Address: No. 1333 Xinhun Road, Bao' an District, Shenzhen
h.Name:The Seventh Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-sen University
Official Website: http://www.sysush.com/
WeChat Official Account: The Seventh Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-sen University
Hotline: 0755-8120 6999
Address No.628 Zhen yuan Road,Xinhu Subdistrict,Guangming Distrct,Shenzhen
I.Name: Union Shenzhen Hospital (Nanshan Hospital)
Official Website: http://www.sznsyy.com/
WeChat Official Account: Nanshan Hospital
Hotline: 0755-2655 3111
Address: No. 89 Taoyuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
Medical center providing medical consultancy in English
The VISTA-SK International Medical Center
The VISTA-SK International Medical Center hosts internationally trained medical staff and visiting specialists, and experienced support staff to deliver the quality customer service, multi-language support and technologically advanced medical equipment, along with comfortable surroundings.
Hotline: 0755-3689 9688
Website: http://www.vista-sk.com/internationalmedicalcenter
Address: Level 4, Bldg 4C, Shenzhen software Industry Base, Xuefu Road, Nanshan District Shenzhen
Information Outlets
In order to keep the information flowing and obtain timely updates on the epidemic, please pay attention to the following media
(1).Shenzhen Government Online: (the official information and notice on epidemic prevention)
(2). CityPlus X Epidemic Special Page of Caixin Media (epidemic data + epidemic news updates) http://www.cityplus.com/uploadFiles/uploadFile/48b22b0c5a164aebb92890554eb5b18f7index.html
(3). Shenzhen Foreign Affairs
Official Accounts (daily epidemic data updates)
(4). CityPlus Official Accounts
(daily epidemic data updates)
(5). Epidemic Prevention Services and Campaigns: www.s乙gov.cn/szzt2010/yqfk2020/ (Chinese) www.sz.gov.cn/en_szgov/news/infocus/virus/ (English)
Fighting against COVIR-19 on mental comfort channel
We' ve set up an English podcast where you can get professional suggestions from psychologists when you feel blue. In this special period, we hope our program can comfort your soul and help you improve your mindset through scientific methods,so as to embrace the hopeful future
Register with Police
If you spend your first days in China at a hotel, they will automatically register your presence, but once you find an apartment, it should be your priority to report to the local police station in the area you will be living within 24 hours of signing your rental contract to register as a resident in the area. You will need to bring a passport size photo, the original and copies of your rental contract, your passport and a photocopy of your landlord1 s ID. The officer at the station will provide you with an accommodation registration paper, which is required to complete the work permit process.
As an alternative to going to the local police, you can register via WeChat by following the steps below:
Scan the following QR code to follow the public account " bdbshenzhen”
Send "派出所"(paichusuo in pinyin) to the public account " bdbshenzhen" and it will direct you to the registration page
Your company should provide you with a form, or the name of the type of exam, and the location of an authorized medical center. You should bring your passport and two passport photos.
Work Permit Interview
Your company will schedule an interview with the Public Security Bureau, to which you will need to bring the documents below.
1.Passport
2.Accommodation registration document
3.Work contract
4.Medical examination results
5.Money for the fee
This final step can take at least fourteen days to process, during which time you will not have your passport. Remember to keep a photocopy of your passport with you at all times.
Social Security Insurance Card
Your employer is required by law to process your social insurance registration within 30 days of processing your employment permit.
The company1 s insurance clerk needs to go to the Social Insurance Bureau with you to help you apply. You need the following documents to apply for social insurance:
1.Application form with company seal.
2.Foreigner Work Permit and copy with company seal.
3.Passport and copy with company seal
After being registered for social insurance for two months you can apply for a social security card. You need the following documents to apply:
1.Passport and work permit
2.Photo Receipt for Social Security Card (can be obtained at photo shop).
You can apply for a social security card at any of the following banks:
China Construction Bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, China Merchants Bank, Ping' an Bank, Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank, China Postal Savings Bank, China Communication Bank, China CITIC Bank, China Minsheng Bank, China Everbright Bank.
Mobile Phone Service
You will need a phone number to get a bank account and to do some other mobile business, but don1 t worry, getting a Chinese SIM card is easy, as long as your phone isn' t locked. All you need to do is take your passport to a shop of one of the major service providers — China Mobile or China Unicom. If you can' t speak or read Chinese, you might want to bring a Chinese-speaking friend to help you choose a plan, but most of the plans are pretty straight forward. If you know the Chinese characters for money and data, it' s pretty easy to understand the various deals just by looking at the numbers. Also, once you have your phone number and account, you can log into the carrier' s website to change your plan. You can also pay your balance or purchase additional data via WeChat.
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