China is implementing a revised set of regulations for foreign nationals’ entry and exit, which includes the introduction of the ‘K Visa.’ Scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025, this visa targets young, highly skilled professionals, especially those in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The K Visa is designed to offer holders enhanced flexibility in their professional activities, and it is being presented as China’s alternative to the US H1-B visa.
The US recently saw an executive order signed by President Trump that increased the cost of H-1B visa applications to $100,000 annually, a move that will likely affect numerous skilled workers from India. China’s K Visa is presented as a response to the changes in the US visa landscape and aims to attract skilled workers.