Hainan, as a free trade port, actively attracts foreign talent to support its economic and social development. In 2025, foreigners can apply for work visas with simplified procedures and attractive benefits.
Types of Foreign Work Visas
- Foreign professionals are classified into three categories:High-end Talents (Category A): Scientists, technology leaders, international entrepreneurs, and other specialized professionals with no age limit.
- Foreign Professionals (Category B): Talents with a bachelor’s degree or professional qualification urgently needed in Hainan.
- Other Foreign Personnel (Category C): Skilled workers under 65 meeting labor market demands.
Qualified Category B professionals employed by key enterprises or urgently needed for Hainan’s development may also apply for high-end talent permits (Category A) and enjoy R visa benefits.
Application Process
- Work Permit: Employer registers on the “Foreigners Working in China Management Service System” and submits an online application.
- Visa Application: Apply for a Z, F, or R visa at a Chinese embassy with the Work Permit Notice.
- Permit Collection: After entering China, collect the Foreigner Work Permit from the local authorities.
- Residence Permit: Apply within 30 days for a work-related residence permit.
- Required Documents: Employment contract, degree or qualification certificates, work experience, medical and criminal records, passport, etc.
Additional conveniences include online approvals, simplified procedures, and allowance for part-time work for high-level talents.
Benefits of Hainan Work Visas
- Relaxed Requirements: High-level talents and urgently needed professionals can enjoy simplified eligibility criteria.
- Faster Approvals: Work permits and residence permits can be processed in as few as 10 working days.
- Long-term Visas: Eligible foreign professionals may receive visas or permits valid for 2–5 years.
- Permanent Residence: Foreigners who meet work and salary requirements for four consecutive years, along with their spouses and children, may apply for permanent residence.
Hainan’s policies make it easier for foreign talent to live, work, and invest in the region, enhancing its international competitiveness.
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