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China to Launch New Visa to Lure Young Tech Talent Amid U.S. Curbs

Published: Oct. 2, 2025 4:28 p.m. GMT+8

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The K-visa category aims to attract STEM professionals without requiring a local employer. Photo: VCG

China is launching a new visa category for young foreign technology talent, a move that comes just as the Trump administration sharply increases the cost for U.S. companies to hire high-skilled overseas workers.

China will add a K-visa to its ordinary visa categories, a foreign ministry spokesperson announced Monday. The policy, already written into the revised Regulations on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners on Aug. 7, is designed to attract young science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals.

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China introduced a new K-visa for young foreign STEM professionals, easing entry without employer invitations and offering greater validity and flexibility.
The new visa aims to attract global tech talent and strengthen China’s technology sector, contrasting with recent U.S. restrictions and increased visa fees for high-skilled workers.
The K-visa complements the existing R-visa, which has faced criticism for inflexibility and inconsistent standards.

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Monday, 2025：: China's foreign ministry spokesperson announces the addition of the K-visa to its ordinary visa categories.

August 7, 2025：: The revised Regulations on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners, including the new K-visa policy, are written.

September 19, 2025：: U.S. President Donald Trump signs a proclamation to impose a $100,000 fee on certain visas for high-skilled foreign employees.

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