As US President Donald Trump’s new $100,000 visa fee sets off panic and confusion, China has announced a new visa category to lure young science and technology talent. Beijing is adding a ‘K visa’ to its ordinary visa categories, available to eligible young science and technology professionals.
China’s Premier Li Qiang has signed a decree to promulgate the decision to amend the regulation on the administration of foreigners’ entries and exits. According to a report by news agency Xinhua, the new rules will take effect on October 1.
Compared to the existing 12 ordinary visa types, K visas will offer more convenience to holders in terms of the number of permitted entries, validity period and duration of stay.
After entering China, K visa holders will be allowed to engage in exchanges in fields such as education, culture, and science and technology, as well as relevant entrepreneurial and business activities.
The report said that applicants for this visa must meet the qualifications and requirements set by the relevant Chinese authorities and submit supporting documentation.
Bar-specific age, educational background and work experience requirements, applications for K visas do not require a domestic employer or entity to issue an invitation, and the application process will also be more streamlined.
