Five Super Useful Articles from the New Beijing City WeChat

BeijingService, the WeChat account of the Official Web Portal of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality has been up and running for close to a month now, and they’ve been putting out some useful stuff for living, working, and just getting around in the capital. Here are five super useful articles published on the account thus far.

A medical insurance e-voucher is more or less a medical insurance card in digital form. It can be used for self-service inquiries, medical insurance settlements, and other medical insurance matters. Plus, it’s an easy way to pay for or register for medical treatment, all while using a QR code.

WeChat and Alipay recently made it easier for foreign nationals who are traveling in China or have just moved to China for work or study to pay using overseas bank cards including Visa, Mastercard, and JCB, among others. This is a nifty guide for setting your bank card up on both WeChat and Alipay.

A useful guide to registering for electricity, water, or gas payments via Alipay, WeChat and e-banks.

This brief guide explains how to get your exit-entry permit sorted in China in case your passport is lost, damaged, or you don’t have any international travel documents to speak of.

Travel permits are required for foreigners who wish to visit certain regions and areas of China for tourism purposes. This is a step by step guide for individuals and tour groups who want to hit the road on an unimpeded adventure.

An overview of the numbers to know in case you’re wondering how to check things like your social insurance status, make a hospital appointment, apply for medical insurance reimbursement, plus more important numbers.

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Images: courtesy of Beijing City Government, Unsplash

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