Moving to Shanghai? Your Essential Relocation Checklist 

Moving to Shanghai is exciting, but settling into a new city can feel overwhelming at first. Before you arrive, it helps to prepare the essentials: your passport and visa documents, temporary accommodation if needed, a local payment method, and a clear idea of where you would like to live. Your workplace, daily commute, lifestyle and budget will all play an important role when choosing a neighborhood.

When searching for a home, try to look beyond photos and rental prices. Consider your commute, nearby Metro stations, supermarkets, cafés, gyms and other places you may use every day. Families may also want to consider proximity to international schools and parks. Popular residential areas such as the Former French Concession, Jing’an, Xu