China is rolling out a new K visa on October 1 designed for young science and technology professionals. 🚀 This fresh category aims to boost exchanges and cooperation between the rest of the world and the Chinese mainland.
A spokesperson from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Guo Jiakun, revealed that the K visa joins the existing ordinary visa lineup to offer more flexibility. Compared to the 12 regular visa types, the K visa stands out with extended validity, multiple entries, and longer stays. Plus, the application is more streamlined with no need for a domestic employer's invitation.
Once in China, K visa holders can dive into education, cultural, science and technology exchanges, and even entrepreneurial and business activities. Applicants will need to meet age, education, and work experience requirements, along with standard documentation, before submitting their application.
Chinese embassies and consulates will roll out detailed K visa guidelines soon. The move is part of a broader effort to simplify visa rules and open doors: by July, China had visa-free or mutual-exemption deals with 75 countries.
Experts believe this is a strategic leap. Djoomart Otorbaev, former prime minister of Kyrgyzstan and professor at Beijing Normal University's Belt and Road School, called the K visa "a revolutionary step in the global battle for talent" and praised its focus on innovation as a key driver of national power.
Get ready: on October 1, the K visa could be your ticket to the heart of China's innovation scene! 🎉
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Explainer: What's China's new K visa for foreign tech talent
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