This year the web portal of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality has been focusing on the diversified needs of foreigners for investing, working, living and studying in Beijing. It releases and updates service guides, policy documents and convenient service information for foreign nationals in the city and foreign investors keen on the development of Beijing. Through the portal, Beijing Municipality has held online symposiums for foreigners to express their needs and demands in Beijing, conducted online and offline surveys to understand their actual concerns, and timely responded to messages on the portal's interactive platform to help solve problems confronting foreign nationals.
As the new year draws near, let's check out the top ten services most requested by foreigners in Beijing in 2022.
1. International talent service
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Do you want to know the latest international talent projects in Beijing and how to apply? What supportive policies and services are available for international talents in Beijing? Click to learn more about the latest news and service information related to international talents in Beijing.
2. Health and medical services
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If you need to know about seeing a doctor, checkups, vaccinations, PCR tests, medical insurance and health care, easy access to information about Beijing's international medical and health services is provided here.
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You can find the most comprehensive collection of Beijing's foreign-related policies and authoritative interpretations here, helping you understand Beijing's foreign-related policies and learn how to flexibly apply them in real life.
4. Guidelines for foreigners living in Beijing
The real-life videos offer you answers to common questions about living in Beijing, such as how to see a doctor, rent an apartment, find a job, switch a foreign driving license to a Chinese one, and how to seek for help via the 12345 hotline.
5. Certificate of no criminal conviction
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For foreign nationals who have resided in China for at least 180 days, how do you apply for a Certificate of No Criminal Conviction? Get information about application materials and procedures, processing locations, tips, and other relevant matters here.
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What options for schooling do children of foreign nationals have in Beijing? How to apply? What are the requirements for legal guardians, visas, residence certificates of children who plan to attend regular primary and secondary schools in Beijing? This article provides detailed answers to your questions.
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In accordance with Chinese laws, all foreign nationals visiting the Chinese mainland must register for accommodation. So how is it done in Beijing? Click to learn about the process and how to register online for your convenience!
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What are the requirements for foreign nationals applying for car plates in Beijing? What types of applications are available? How can you inquire about the result of car plate allocation? This guide will help you in your quest!
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If you are a foreign investor, you can find one-stop services for foreign investment in the "foreign-related services" section of the official website of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality(https://banshi.beijing.gov.cn/pubtask/frfw.html?locationCode=110000000000). This section integrates the access to and guidelines for services frequently used by foreign enterprises, such as setting up enterprises and foreign exchange registration, providing more convenient services for investment and business in Beijing.
10. Overseas arbitration institutions
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How can overseas arbitration institutions set up business in Beijing? What is the scope of business? What are the relevant regulations? The Administrative Measures for Registration of Business Offices Established by Foreign Arbitration Institutions in China (Beijing) Pilot Free Trade Zone issued by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Justice offers a comprehensive interpretation, contributing to a friendly, convenient, standardized and transparent institutional environment for overseas arbitration institutions to set up their business in Beijing.