K Visa

  • In September 2025, as US President Donald Trump tightened H-1B visa rules with higher fees and restrictions, China moved in the opposite direction by announcing a new K visa for foreign science and technology talent, effective 1st October.
  • The K visa is a new category created by the State Council of China to attract young international talent in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
  • Eligibility includes:
    • Foreign graduates from top global or domestic universities/research institutions with at least a bachelor’s degree in STEM.
    • Foreign professionals engaged in education or research in STEM fields.
  • Compared to other Chinese visas, the K visa ....
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