The new China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Lin-gang Special Area Immigration Service Center was launched on Feb 22 – becoming the first regional one-stop immigration service platform in East China's Shanghai city.

The center is located on the first floor of the Lin-gang Special Area International Talent Service Hub.

Integrated resources include services for innovation and entrepreneurship, education and medical care, cultural tourism, housing security, language services and legal services.

The center can provide comprehensive support services for foreign companies and personnel in Lin-gang in terms of handling certificates and registrations, as well as supplying services for entry, residency, work and day-to-day living concerns.

The Lin-gang Special Area Youth Center Service Station for Overseas People, the China Maritime Museum Foreigners' Social Integration Service Station and the Lin-gang Special Area Multilingual Service are unveiled on Feb 22. [Photo/WeChat account: shlgguanweihui]

In addition, the center has published a bilingual service manual covering 10 areas, designed to help expat staff learn about specific services and resources in Lin-gang.

An expat obtains his permanent residence ID for foreigners at the Lin-gang Special Area Immigration Service Center on Feb 22. [Photo/WeChat account: shlgguanweihui]

The bright and breezy interior of the newly established Lin-gang Special Area Immigration Service Center. [Photo/WeChat account: shlgguanweihui]