K Visa (Young Science and Technology Talent)
China · CN-K
New ordinary visa from 1 October 2025 for young foreign STEM talent, with more entries, longer validity and longer stays than other visas. No Chinese employer invitation is needed.
No job offer neededDegree required
1 wk - 4 wk
Processing time
typical decision
$140
Government fee
per applicant
1 yrs
Validity
30/100
Popularity
route volume
Eligibility requirements
- Meet the age, education and work-experience criteria set by the Chinese authorities
- STEM degree or research background with supporting documents
Who this route suits
ResearchersEngineersGraduates
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