Holpops1
South African looking for information about China
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About me
South African
Lives in Shen
Speaks English Afrikaans
Registration: 20 September 2017
Activity
VISA RUN
Hi all I may have to do a visa run. Please could you advise me of the best place for a South African to do this. I am located in Shanghai. What is the exact process of the visa run ? Thank you Read More
Express VPN by AK Maier
Has anyone experience with ExpressVPN?
I queried Express VPV with them and they state that they have never had a problem in the last decade. Read More
Trailing Partner (Unmarried) by Holpops1
If i were to follow my partner to Shanghai and we were not married, would he be able to sponsor me so that i could have residency for a year or do i need a z visa and a legal work permit in my own right? Thanks
My work permit has come through. All sorted. Thanks for your response. Read More
Trailing Partner (Unmarried)
If i were to follow my partner to Shanghai and we were not married, would he be able to sponsor me so that i could have residency for a year or do i need a z visa and a legal work permit in my own right? Thanks Read More
Letter of invitation for foreign expert by Holpops1
Could someone please advise on how long it takes foreign affairs in Shanghai to issue a letter of invitation. It has been three weeks now and i have not heard anything. Thank you
My post was confusing, sorry. I have a job offer, all documents are with employer and have been translated. They are now with foreign affairs as I understand it for them to issue the necessary documents for me to obtain my z visa. Read More
Letter of invitation for foreign expert
Could someone please advise on how long it takes foreign affairs in Shanghai to issue a letter of invitation. It has been three weeks now and i have not heard anything. Thank you Read More
Worth to relocate to Shanghai for work? by kin.mun
Hi guys I got a job offer in IT field (3years experience in business intelligence) with RMB15000 monthly salary before tax. I am not sure whether is it worth to relocate to Shanghai with this pay. From what I read online, cost of living is high in ...
I think that the salary on offer is very low with your expertise. Young ESL teachers earn more. I would negotiate a higher salary and especially since the cost of accommodation is very high in Shanghai. Read More
Apartment Shanghai
Could anyone advise me of the cost of a studio/one bedroom apartment in the Fengxian district of Shanghai? I would like to rent a simple apartment which has the basics. Nothing fancy. Thanks Read More
The best place on earth to make money as an ESL teacher by Playdane
Hi to all, I want to ask the following question for those who have experience with travelling and teaching English: Which country gives the best chances to make a good salary as an ESL teacher? And I don't mean relative to the local prices ...
Hi The UAE is one of the highest paying countries. China pays well and often the teachers are offered free accommodation in China (very Basic accommodation though). It is essential to do a TEFL course, minimum 120 hours. This will assist in you ... Read More
Keeping in touch while living in China by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in China? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging and ...
I know that wechat is widely used. Does whatsapp work efficiently if you have a VPN? Read More
Moving to Xiamen by martryn
Hi all, I've been hired to teach math at a high school in Xiamen and am moving to the country in about three days (probably be there by the time you read this, given the activity here). I signed a two year contract. I'm a 34 year old ...
Hi there, I am in the process of moving to China to teach English. I originally wanted to move to one of the first tier cities but Xiamen appealing. What motivated you to move there. You have had 6 years in China.....where about? Read More