HandbookonChinaLivingSkills.doc

TABLE OF CONTENTS Visas Permits: 1 Visa types and application procedures 1 Types of visas 1 Changing visas 3 Applying for a Chinese visa 3 Family members 3 Professional visa services for China 4 Residence permits 5 How to get a residence permit for China 5 Physical Exam Certificate 6 Residence registration 6 How to register with the Public Security Bureau 6 Driving license 7 How to get a Chinese drivers license 7 Housing Rentals 9 Housing options for foreigners in China 9 Standard apartments in China 9 Serviced apartments in China 10 Villas and townhouses 10 Other options 11 Shared flats in China 11 Finding accommodation 12 How to find a place to live 12 Real estate agents in China 12 Finding a place on your own 13 Furnished or unfurnished? 13 Floor levels 14 Direction of the apartment 14 Rental contracts 14 Contract types and conditions 14 Payment of the rent 15 Rental deposits in China 15 Management Fees 16 Inspection 16 Tax receipt 16 House Insurance in China 16 Utility bills 17 Health 19 Health care in China 19 Doctors, clinics and hospitals 19 Hospitals in China 19 Foreign-run hospitals in China 20 Public hospitals in China 20 VIP wards 21 Doctors and dentists in China 21 Emergencies 22 Medication 22 Pharmacies and prescriptions 22 Over the counter drugs 23 Prescriptions in China 23 Health insurance 24 How to cover your medical costs in China 24 Health insurance cover for foreigners 25 One final word of warning 25 Insurance Guide 26 Including Medical Health 26 The Premium/Benefit Trade Off 27 Underwriting Terms of Plans 27 Vital Questions for the Insurance Provider 28 Nomenclature, names and Plan Titles 29 Emergency, Evacuation and Repatriation 30 Outpatient Costs and General Practitioner Costs 31 Complementary Medicine, Dental plan or Routine Maternity plan 31 Other Cost Considerations and Options 32 Complaints 33 Overview 33 Money 35 Currency and cost of living 35 What you need to live in China 35 Cost of living in China 36 How much money do you need in C