China’s State Council is introducing a new visa category for eligible young science and technology professionals, efficient Oct. 1, 2025.
Key Points:
- The new K visa coverage is being launched as an modification to the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners.
- K visa holders will expertise extra flexibility concerning variety of permitted entries into the nation, validity interval of the visa and length of keep.
- To be eligible for the K visa, candidates should:
- Hold no less than a bachelor’s diploma in a science, technology, engineering or arithmetic (STEM) discipline
- Be a young skilled engaged in related training or analysis at a acknowledged college or analysis establishment
- Applicants for K visas don’t require a home employer or entity to difficulty an invite.
This alert has been supplied by the BAL Global Practice Group.
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