Interim Change Notice: Municipal Window Reception of Foreigner's Work Permit in Shanghai

In response to recent updates of COVID-19, from March 17 (including), Thursday, the municipal window reception of foreigner's work permit in Shanghai will be transferred to Xuhui District Administrative Service Center, specifically at Window 13 2/F Building 2 999 Nanning Road Xuhui District, and the single window for foreigners' work permit and residence permit, specifically windows 17-19 3/F 1500 Minsheng Road Pudong New Area, will be closed.

It is highly suggested that, amid the epidemic, the offline business should be postponed unless it's urgent. Applicants can turn to 12345, 8008205114 (landline), 4008205114 (mobile phone), official WeChat (ForeignTalentsInSH), the website (http://www.sgst.cn/foreign) and other online channels for multi-language e-books of Guide to Issues Regarding Foreigner's Work in Shanghai, consulting business and related policies.

The reopening date of reception window of Shanghai Science and Technology Administrative Service Center on West Zhongshan Road Xuhui District, and that of single window for foreigners' work permit and residence permit on Minsheng Road Pudong New Area will be announced separately. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.  

Shanghai Service Center for Foreigners Working in China

March 17, 2022