Expat's Questions

(China Daily)
Updated: 2009-11-09 11:35

Where can I have physical examination to apply for a working visa?

The Haidian clinic of the Beijing International Travel Healthcare Center is a good option, but it is tucked away in a newly developed area and a little difficult to find.

You need to find the Zhonghaifenglian community on Yongfeng road before turning off onto a side road directly in front of it. Also remember you need to bring with you 650 yuan ($95) in cash because the nearest ATM machine is several blocks away.

And of course, you should not go for a physical check-up if you have fever.

My employer wants me to apply for a Z (working) visa in Hong Kong. Is there any economical way to do this?

You can take a domestic flight to Shenzhen, which is much cheaper than a flight from Beijing to Hong Kong.

When you apply for your visa at the commissioner's office, you may request a rush service at an additional cost, which means you can collect your passport in 24 hours.

This will save you on hotel expenses.

Q: Can all foreign children receive A/H1N1 vaccinations in Beijing?

A: All children, including those from other countries, above the age of three who go to schools verified by the Beijing municipal commission of education are entitled to receive inoculations.

For everyone else, regardless of age, they will have to wait until mid-November when the mass inoculation opens to the general public, according to the Chaoyang district center for disease control.