The K Visa is a new Chinese visa category aimed at attracting foreign STEM graduates and professionals, offering them flexible entry, wider activities, and no employer sponsorship requirement.

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Q: When will the K Visa come into effect?

The K Visa will be operational from October 1, 2025, as per the revised Chinese immigration regulations.

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K Visa Latest News

Recently, China has introduced a new visa category called the “K Visa” aimed at attracting foreign science and technology talent.

About the K Visa

The K Visa is a new category of Chinese visa created by revising the Regulations on the Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners.
It comes into effect from October 1, 2025.
It is aimed at attracting foreign youth and professionals in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields.
Eligible applicants include graduates from renowned universities or research institutions with a bachelor’s degree or higher, as well as professionals engaged in STEM-related teaching and research.
Compared to existing visas, the K Visa offers:
- Greater flexibility in entry frequency and validity period.
- Expanded scope of activities (education, science, technology, culture, entrepreneurship, business).
- No requirement for local enterprise sponsorship.

Source: IE

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