China Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in China. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in China.
Visas & Permits
- Visas for China: Visa types and application procedures
- Residence permits: How to get a residence permit for China
- Residence registration: How to register with the Public Security Bureau
- Driving license: How to get a Chinese drivers license
Jobs
- Introduction: Job opportunities for foreigners in China
- Finding a job: How to find a job in China
- Job contracts: What you should know about Chinese labour law
- Working conditions: Working conditions and salaries in China
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: Housing options for foreigners in China
- Other options: School accommodation and shared flats
- Finding accommodation: How to find a place to live
- Rental contracts: Contract types and conditions
Property
- Introduction to Chinese property: What to consider before you buy
- Research: How to find your dream home in China
- Chinese traditions: Understanding property market customs
- Buying a property in China: Making an offer, financials and deeds
- Renting in China: Finding a property and signing an agreement
- Chinese property language: Useful phrases for property buyers
Health
- Health care in China: Doctors, clinics and hospitals
- Medication: Pharmacies and prescriptions
- Health insurance: How to cover your medical costs in China
Money
- Currency and cost of living: What you need to live in China
- Banking: Banks, bank accounts and payments
- Taxes: Income tax for expatriates in China
Language
- The Chinese languages: Spoken and written Chinese
- Language certificates: Chinese language proficiency tests
- Learning Chinese: Speaking the language
Telephone & Internet
- Fixed phone: Phone lines and phone calls in China
- Mobile phone: Mobile phone companies and tariffs
- Internet: Dial-up, ADSL, Wireless and Internet cafés
Education
- Introduction: The Chinese education system
- Schools: Public, Private, International
- Higher education: Universities, degrees and campus life
Business
Travel & Leisure
- Chinese national transport: Roads, railways and means of transportation
- Chinese public transport: Types, convenience, prices
- Driving in China: Traffic regulations, accidents
- How to get car insurance in China: Types of auto insurance
- Driver's license in China: Documents and exams
- Import a car to China: Conditions and paper work
- How to rent a car in China: Conditions and tips
Culture
- History of China: Chinese history from 1766 BC until the end of the 19th century
- 20th and 21st century China: From the last dynasty to a republic
- Chinese Festivals: Most popular Chinese festivals, related traditions and customs
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad