China mulls 5-yr visas to attract overseas talent
6 May 2013 2:26 PM IST
China plans to issue multiple-entry five year visas to attract high-skilled foreign professionals to broaden its technological base.
Foreign talent will soon be eligible for Chinese visas valid for up to five years, according to a draft regulation, Chinese official media reported. The draft was released by the legislative affairs office of the state council on Friday, and public opinion is being sought for a month.
It states that China will grant two new types of visa, R1 and R2, for foreign professionals. Both types will be granted to foreign talent and professionals at senior level that the country urgently needs.
Foreign talent will soon be eligible for Chinese visas valid for up to five years, according to a draft regulation, Chinese official media reported. The draft was released by the legislative affairs office of the state council on Friday, and public opinion is being sought for a month.
It states that China will grant two new types of visa, R1 and R2, for foreign professionals. Both types will be granted to foreign talent and professionals at senior level that the country urgently needs.
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