Public standards for classifying foreign nationals working in China according to capability, achievements, contribution and labor-market demand. Application timing: Apply through the employer's recruitment and Foreigner's Work Permit process.
1. Program or policy scope
The standards classify foreign workers into Categories A, B and C. Category A applies to foreign high-end talent and includes a streamlined service channel and conditional acceptance of certain supporting documents.
2. Relevant profiles and main conditions
It is relevant to foreign applicants who will be employed by a legally established organization in China and meet the criteria for high-end talent, professional talent or another permitted category.
- Relevant profile: foreign high-end talent
- Relevant profile: foreign professional talent
- Relevant profile: international technology professionals
3. Preparation and supporting documents
The employer assesses the category against the role, education, work experience, professional achievements or points criteria, then prepares the employment contract, degree, qualification and criminal-record documents.
- Prepare: identity document
- Prepare: degree or talent-qualification record
- Prepare: employment contract or appointment record
- Prepare: social-insurance, tax or local-status evidence
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current application timing?
Apply through the employer's recruitment and Foreigner's Work Permit process. Check the linked State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs and the Ministry of Science and Technology Government Service Platform page before preparing or submitting materials.
What should be confirmed before an application?
Confirm the applicable annual notice, submitting organization, host-institution requirements and document checklist. A Kebo Kehui profile assessment is an initial advisory review; the competent authority and host institution make formal eligibility and selection decisions.
Source: State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs and the Ministry of Science and Technology Government Service Platform. Published: 2017.03.29; Last verified: 2026.07.27. Talent policies may change by year, region and submitting organization. This English overview is for general information and does not replace the latest official notice or an eligibility decision by the relevant authority or host institution.
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