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William Koetting

@shanghai-architect

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American expat in China

Forum posts

7

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3

About me

American

Lives in Shanghai

Speaks English, some French, some Chinese

Registration: 29 November 2011

About

I am from the USA but have lived in Shanghai for 2 years and one year in Beijing prior to Shanghai. I am and archiect and the Design Director for an International Architecture and Planning Firm here in Shanghai and travel all across China. I have not really ventured out much into Shanghai and gotten to know the local culture but I would love to meet others and enjoy this city!
Interests: culture, opera, movies, comedy clubs, travel, dining, sports, live entertainment, art, gym

My expat journey

usachina
China

China

USA

USA

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shanghai-architect replied to a thread
9 years ago
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Naturalisation and citizenship in China by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in China? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...

shanghai-architect

China does not allow expats to become citizens! There is NO naturalization allowed. There is a process for Permenant Resident Card "green card", but that process is also very difficult. I have lived in china fir 9 years and will apply ... Read More

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shanghai-architect replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Hello there. by Lanie28

I am new here..im from philippines.i am tourist here in macau.i want to work in beijing china. Do i need to get a visa to go there.thank you

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Send me email at architectbill@yahoo.com Read More

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shanghai-architect replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Hello there. by Lanie28

I am new here..im from philippines.i am tourist here in macau.i want to work in beijing china. Do i need to get a visa to go there.thank you

shanghai-architect

Yes... Of course I can help you find a job. It is usually not difficult to find jobs like working at restaurant? But I am told by many of my Phillipean friends that getting the visa is difficult? But sounds like you are already in china (Macau) ... Read More

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shanghai-architect replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Hello there. by Lanie28

I am new here..im from philippines.i am tourist here in macau.i want to work in beijing china. Do i need to get a visa to go there.thank you

shanghai-architect

Hi... I am William and I live in Shanghai. I am American but I have been in china now for over 5 years. I have several Phillipean friends. The answer is yes, you need a visa to go to china. You can come here on tourist visa and if you get a job ... Read More