bob5651
English expat in China
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Registration: 17 December 2024
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How is the life quality of a dog in China? by ScottishCypriot
Hiya, I am thinking of moving to Suzhou with my dog. Can anyone give me some info on what it is like to have a dog there? Are there any parks I could let my dog off the leash? Is there anything I need to be aware of? Thank you so much in advance ...
Easy access to local veterinary clinics. There are also plenty of grooming parlours. You will need to hold an up to date rabies vaccine certificate for your dog and not be one of the banned breeds for your city e.g. pitbull, mastif etc. The most ... Read More
Planning to Return to China After Retirement 鈥� Looking to Connect by catherineqjin
Hi, I鈥檓 a U.S. citizen who grew up in China. I plan to return after retirement and would love to connect with others who share a similar background or are interested in long-term life in China.Thanks, Catherine
Hi Catherine, to the best of my belief, if not travelling on a Chinese passport, you will either need a job in China (not over 60 years old unless a foreign expert at professor level) or be visiting family. For long term residence you would probably ... Read More
Question about returning to Chengdu and teaching by laowai24503
I am an American interested in finding an English teaching job in Chengdu. My situation is a little unique. I have a bachelor's degree, 120-hour TEFL certification and worked as an English teacher in Taiwan for 3 years. I'm also fluent in Mandarin. ...
It is possible to get employment in China when you are over 60 if you have exeptional skills such as those enjoyed at a professor level and have unusual skills, as a friend of mine has, such as monitoring polution in the wildlife via pathology. He ... Read More
PERMANENT VISA VS. Z VISA by Michelle Santiago
Hello!American here, looking to move to China in the next 2 to 3 years. Does anybody know how an American can get a permanent visa, without having to leave China after the 3 months 馃 I read the Z Visa would require you to be approved ...
Assuming you are eligible to live in China, e.g employed here or have family here, then you must apply for a Residence Permit from the local PSB (public security bureau) within 4 weeks of arriving in China. After that you would probably be required ... Read More
Want trustworthy visa agent/lawyer English speaking by dfprncp
I came in on a spousal visit visa and was to seek a residence permit, which I did not do. (Long story). I am concerned I may not get out of the SZX airport for my flight on and wonder if anyone has experienced or knows of similar situations; eg was ...
@dfprncp Hi,I think that you are required to submit an application for a Residence Permit within 28 days of arriving in the country. So I would predict that you are not now going to get one on this visit. If your Visitor's Visa has expired then they ... Read More
New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the China forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
Hi, I'm English, retired, living in Chengdu's High Tech Zone since 2006 and have a Shiba Inu with attitude. I struggle badly with learning Chinese but I'm married to a Chinese doctor who's English is better than my Chinese which helps.Nice to hear ... Read More