1.Visa 

To visit China, most non-Chinese citizens need to obtain a Chinese visa at the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in your country of nationality or country of residence.   

To understand Chinese visa categories, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China: http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/lhqz/lhqzjjs/t1095035.shtml   

As the visa policy is subject to change, please contact your host in China and refer to the website of the Chinese Embassy/Consulate to determine which visa type is most suitable and what documents you should prepare.    

Website of Chinese Embassy/Consulate: http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjb_663304/zwjg_665342/   

The following three visa types cover most situations involving visiting or working at SINH.

• For academic exchange, attending meetings and related activities
  F Visa 
  To apply for an F visa, you may need an invitation letter from your host institute, CAS headquarters or the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.   
  There are two types of F visas: single-entry and multiple-entry, with each stay being less than 90 days. Generally speaking, the validity of multiple-entry F visas is no more than a year.
  Note: People with F visas are not allowed to earn income or work in China.  
• For employment  
  Z Visa 
  Applicants for a Z visa are required to provide a Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit issued by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs of China. 
  Note: A Z visa allows you to earn income in China. Holders of a Z visa shall, within 30 days of entry, apply to the human resource administration for a foreigner’s work permit and to the exit/entry administration of the public security organ for a foreigner’s residence permit.
• For study 
  X Visa 
  There are two types of X visas: The X1 visa is issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of more than 180 days. The X2 visa is issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of no more than 180 days. 
  To apply for an X visa, you need an admission letter issued by a school or other entity in China. If you plan to study in China for more than 180 days, a “Visa Application for Study in China” (Form JW201 or Form JW202) is also needed.  
  Note: Holders of an X1 visa shall, within 30 days of entry, apply to the exit/entry administration of the public security organ for a foreigner’s residence permit. 

2.Getting to SINH, Map and Shanghai Transportation 

Address:
Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 320 Yueyang Rd., Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
中国科学院上海营养与健康研究所， 
上海市徐汇区岳阳路320号 (近肇嘉浜路) 

Map of the area around SINH  

Travel to SINH 

From Pudong International Airport (PVG) 
Approximate driving time is one hour and distance is 46 km (29 miles). 
Option 1 (one hour): Take a taxi at the official taxi stand (around 170 RMB).  
Option 2 (90 minutes): Take maglev train to Longyang Station; transfer to Line Two Metro, get off at Century Ave. Station transfer to Line Nine Metro, get off at Zhaojiabang Rd. Station, take the No. 2 exit, walk east along Zhaojiabang Rd. for about 500 meters, turn left at the first intersection, continue to 320 Yueyang Rd. where SINH is located. (around 54 RMB). 

From Hongqiao Airport (SHA) 
Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 16 km (10 miles). 
Take a taxi at the official taxi stand (around 50 RMB). 

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station 
Approximate driving time is 45 minutes and distance is 17 km (11miles). 
Take a taxi at the official taxi stand (around 55 RMB). 

Shanghai Railway Station 
Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 8 km (5 miles). 
Option 1 (30 minutes): Take a taxi at the official taxi stand (around 30 RMB).
Option 2 (40 minutes): Take Line One Metro to the Hengshan Road Station, take the No. 2 exit, then walk about 20 minutes. (For the walking route, please refer to the above map. ) (around 3 RMB) 

From Line One Metro Station:
(20 minutes): Get off at Hengshan Rd. Station, take the No. 2 exit, then  walk to SINH. (For the walking route, please refer to the above map.)

From Line Seven Metro Station:
(7 Minutes): Get off at Zhaojiabang Rd. Station, take the No. 2 exit, walk east along Zhaojiabang Road for about 500 meters, turn left at the first intersection, continue to 320 Yueyang Road where SINH is located. 

3.Insurance 

Medical insurance is strongly recommended for foreigners travelling or living in China. If you do not have medical insurance, you can pay for treatment yourself at a hospital or clinic, but this could be very expensive. If you already have insurance from another country, please check whether the Chinese Mainland is covered. 

4.Hotels Nearby 

Hope Hotel（好望角大饭店）（5-minute walk from SINH） 
500 Zhaojiabang Rd., Xuhui District, Shanghai（上海市徐汇区肇嘉浜路500号）  
Tel: 86-21-51016060 

Pine City Hotel (青松城大酒店) (10-minute walk from SINH) 
777 Zhaojiabang Rd., Xuhui District, Shanghai (上海市徐汇区肇嘉浜路777号) 
Tel: 86-21-51016060 

5. More Information About Shanghai 

https://wsb.sh.gov.cn/wjrszhfwsc/index.html

http://www.meet-in-shanghai.net/