China offers 10-yr visas to ‘high end talent’

China is issuing long-term visas to lure highly skilled people from abroad to work in the country, reports BBC. The multi-entry visas will be valid for between five and 10 years, according to state media. Technology leaders, entrepreneurs and scientists from in-demand sectors are among those eligible to apply. China has set out goals for its economic and social development, and sees recruiting experts from abroad as key to achieving that. When plans for the scheme were first considered, China said at least 50,000 foreigners would benefit.  Applications for the visas can be made online, are free of charge and will be processed quickly, the Chinese government said.

China offers 10-yr visas to high end talent

China is issuing long-term visas to lure highly skilled people from abroad to work in the country, reports BBC. The multi-entry visas will be valid for between five and 10 years, according to state media. Technology leaders, entrepreneurs and scientists from in-demand sectors are among those eligible to apply. China has set out goals for its economic and social development, and sees recruiting experts from abroad as key to achieving that. When plans for the scheme were first considered, China said at least 50,000 foreigners would benefit. Applications for the visas can be made online, are free of charge and will be processed quickly, the Chinese government said.