Web desk: China has announced the launch of a new “K” visa for young professionals in the fields of science and technology.
According to international media reports, the visa will take effect from October 1 and will make entry, stay, and multiple visits easier for eligible applicants.
Holders of the K visa will be able to take part in education, cultural exchanges, scientific research, technological development, and business-related studies without the need for an invitation from a local employer or institution.
Officials said the move aims to attract global scientific talent to China and strengthen international cooperation.
The development comes shortly after US President Donald Trump set the annual fee for the H-1B worker visa at $100,000 as part of his new immigration policy, which has already been implemented through an executive order.
“On August 7, 2025, China’s State Council issued Order No. 814, officially amending the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners. Effective October 1, 2025, China will introduce a new K visa designed specifically for foreign young science and technology talent,” according to a report by China Briefing, the magazine of Dezan Shira & Associates, a pan-Asia professional services firm.
Experts believe that with the heavy costs now attached to US H-1B applications, China’s K visa could become an appealing alternative for global talent, including professionals from South Asia.
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