To facilitate business expatriates working and living in China, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China has compiled an updated Guide to Working and Living in China for Business Expatriates (2026 Edition).
China's newly introduced K visa, designed for young professionals specializing in science and technology, has been praised by industry experts, think tanks and researchers as a timely step in attracting international STEM talent.
China announced on Thursday that it will introduce a new type of visa — a K visa — for young foreign talent in science and technology.
China will replicate 77 pilot measures from the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in other FTZs and across the country.
Visa-free transit travelers can make cross-province visits in the allowed areas for them in 24 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) for 240 hours.
China will adopt a visa-free entry policy for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain.