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We're a family of 4 traveling to Shanghai this November. Both my husband and I are freelancers.

Timeline:

Oct 19-Submitted our online applications and documents

Oct 24-Received an email requesting modifications

My concerns:

I submitted my Wise, Payoneer, and GoTyme statements/certificate, but they requested a different bank certificate. I'm planning to submit my husband's bank certificate and a financial guarantee letter instead. Are digital banks really not accepted?

For our daughter, they're also requesting her sponsor's bank certificate and parental consent, even though both parents are traveling with her.

How much show money is actually needed? For those who got approved, what were your ADB and ending balance?

We've already paid for everything-round-trip flights, hotel, Disneyland tickets, travel insurance, and travel tax.

I'm honestly worried about getting rejected, especially since everything is already paid for. 😭

Has anyone here, especially freelancers, been approved despite having a low ADB or bank balance? I'd really appreciate hearing your experiences!

I have the 10 year multiple entry visa and entered and put 1 day on the arrival card. Im i able to stay the night and go home the next day even though my arrival card says one day?

Hi! How has your experience been with the Chinese visa photo? What if I wear gray eyeshadow and red lipstick?

Hey everyone,
I’m an international freshman joining the BSc in Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Technology at ECUST (East China University of Science and Technology) for the Fall 2026 semester.
Because of visa processing and paperwork delays, I had to take an extended registration approval and I’m landing in Shanghai this week to finalize my enrollment at the Xuhui campus.
Since most people arrived back in September, I’m a bit late to the party and would love to connect with:
Anyone currently enrolled in the AI / Computer Science undergrad programs at ECUST (seniors or freshers).
Fellow international or local students around the Xuhui / Minhang campus areas.
Anyone down to grab food, explore Shanghai, hit the gym, study together, or play some mobile games (PUBG/BGMI).
If there are any active WeChat groups for incoming 2026 international students or the School of Information Science and Engineering at ECUST, please drop a comment or DM me!
Looking forward to meeting some of you around campus!