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First-trip checklist
Prepare once. Check again before you act.
A small, private checklist that stays on this device and points you back to the official source when rules matter.
Best for: First-time international visitors preparing entry, phone setup, payments, and attraction bookings.
Last reviewed 18 July 2026
Saved on this device
Your first-trip checklist
No account. No upload. Your country selection and ticks stay in this browser’s local storage.
Before you fly
Before booking attraction tickets
For museums, observation decks, theme parks, cruises, and shows—not hotel reservations.
Your progress is saved only on this device.
Common questions
Quick answers
Does Shanghai Ready receive my checklist?
No. The country selection and checked items are stored in this browser’s local storage and are not uploaded to Shanghai Ready.
Will it appear on my other device?
No. There is no account or cloud sync. Each browser keeps its own copy.
Does a completed checklist guarantee entry or booking?
No. It is an organizer, not an approval. Government, immigration, venue, and service-provider decisions prevail.
Source & review record
What this guide is based on
Current — checked against the cited sources
Last reviewed 18 July 2026
Official sources
National Immigration Administration transit policyShanghai official payment guideShanghai essential-app overviewField notes to verify
- Recheck official policy and live venue terms close to the date of travel.
Related guides
This checklist helps organize preparation; completing it does not guarantee entry, payment acceptance, ticket availability, or venue admission.
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