K字签证来了！外国青年科技人才来华更便利

Core Points - The Chinese government has introduced a new K visa category aimed at foreign young scientific and technological talents, effective from October 1, 2025 [1][3] - The K visa will provide more convenience in terms of entry frequency, validity period, and duration of stay compared to the existing 12 types of ordinary visas [3] - The issuance of the K visa reflects China's ongoing efforts to enhance visa facilitation and promote a more open image for tourism [3][5] Visa Regulations - The K visa is designated for foreign young talents who have graduated from renowned universities or research institutions in fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [3] - Applicants must meet specific criteria set by relevant Chinese government authorities and provide necessary documentation [1][3] Recent Developments in Visa Policies - China has been actively implementing visa facilitation measures, including extending the visa-free transit stay to 10 days and expanding the policy to 24 provinces [5] - As of July 17 this year, China has achieved mutual visa exemption with 29 countries and unilaterally exempted visas for 46 countries, indicating a growing network of visa-free travel [5] - In the first half of this year, 13.64 million foreign visitors entered China under visa-free policies, accounting for 71.2% of total foreign entries, representing a year-on-year increase of 53.9% [5]