“K” visa

Chinese government has launched new “K” visa which offers work without job sponsorship requirements, as the US hikes H-1B fees, drawing global interest.

China has unveiled a new visa category aimed at luring global tech professionals, positioning itself as a destination for international talent just as the United States raises costs for its flagship H-1B visa program.

The K visa, which will be launched officially on Wednesday October 1, 2025, allows young foreign science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates to live and work in China without requiring a job offer or employer sponsorship. The initiative comes as Washington plans …