摘要：Chinese talent visa, namely the R Visa is issued to foreign high-level personnel and much-needed highly talented people who need t
Chinese talent visa, namely the R Visa is issued to foreign high-level personnel and much-needed highly talented people who need to stay and work in China. Usually they can get a multiple-entry talent visa with the validity of five or ten years, and their spouse and minor children can obtain a relative visa, which refers to the S2 type in most cases, with the same validity. The duration of each stay can be as long as 180 days.
中国人才签证（R类签证）是颁发给需要长期在中国居留工作的外国高级人才及急需引进的高技能人才。通常可获得有效期为五年或十年的多次入境人才签证，其配偶和未成年子女可申请有效期相同的亲属签证（多数情况下对应S2类）。每次停留期限最长可达180天。
The measure complements the existing Work Z Visa that allows foreigners to work in China if they have a work permit or employment certificate issued by the competent Chinese authorities. The Chinese government has shown its sincerity towards global talents with this policy and created a friendly environment for them to work in China.
该措施是对现有工作Z签证的补充，允许外国人在中国境内工作，只要他们有中国主管部门颁发的工作许可证或就业证明，中国政府通过这一政策向全球人才表明了诚意，并为他们在华工作创造了良好的环境。
Who Count as High Level Talents?
谁算得上是高层次人才？
Indubitably, eligible applicants for the R visa must have the highly-skilled and specialized qualities that are urgently needed due to a short supply among Chinese. Here we list major types of talents qualifying for the China talent visa but not all of them.
毫无疑问，符合R签证的申请人必须具有中国紧缺的高技能、专业化的素质。这里我们列出符合中国人才签证的最主要的人才类型，但并非全部。
1. Those who have been selected to join China’s talents introduction programs accredited by talents management authorities, such as the Program for the Introduction of Renowned Overseas Professors, 1,000 Talents Plan, 100 Talents Plan, and CAS Hundred Talents Project.
1. 入选人才主管部门认定的人才引进计划，如：引进海外知名教授计划、千人计划、百千万人才计划、国家自然科学基金委员会百人计划等。
2. Those who have accomplished achievements in professional fields recognized internationally, including Nobel Prize winners, scholars from Academy of Science or Academy of Engineering in foreign countries, professors and vice professors taking a position in the world’s top 200 universities, etc.
2. 在国际公认的专业领域有突出成绩者，包括诺贝尔奖获得者、国外科学院或工程院的学者、世界前200名大学教授、副教授等。
3. Foreigners who are capable of taking market-oriented positions in enterprises encouraged by the government, including senior management staff in China’s state-owned enterprises, Fortune Global 500 Enterprises, etc.
3. 能够担任政府鼓励的企业市场岗位的外国人，包括中国国有企业、财富全球500强企业等高级管理人员。
China Talent Visa Requirements & Documents
中国人才签证要求及材料
1. Passport
1.护照
- Your original passport valid for at least 6 months and a copy of its information page.
-原护照有效期至少为6个月，以及其信息页的复印件。
2. Application Form
2.申请表
- One accurately and truthfully completed China Visa Application Form signed by the applicant.
-申请人准确、真实填写的中国签证申请表。
3. Recent Photo
3.近照
- One recently-taken colored photo. The size of the photo should be 48mm x 33mm, with head width 21mm - 24mm and head length 28mm - 33mm, in white, light grey or light blue background.
-一张最近拍摄的彩色照片。照片尺寸应为48毫米×33毫米，头部宽度21毫米至24毫米，头部长度28毫米至33毫米，背景颜色为白色、浅灰色或浅蓝色。
4. The Confirmation Letter for High Level Foreign Talents
4.高层次外国人才确认函
- to be obtained from China’s provincial level Bureau of Foreign Experts Affairs.
-由中国的省级外事局获得。
5. Other documents as required by the Chinese embassy or consulate.
5.中国使领馆要求的其他材料。
How to Apply for China R Visa
中国R签证申请指南
First, applicants need to ask the Chinese organization inviting them to apply online for the Confirmation Letter for High Level Foreign Talents, which may take five working days for processing.
第一，申请人需要向邀请单位提出申请，由其在网上申请高层次外国人才确认函，可能需要5个工作日办理。
Then prepare other documents mentioned above and submit all these documents to the Chinese embassy, consulate or Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) wherever available in person or by someone else or entrusted travel agent. Mail applications are not acceptable by most embassies, consulates and CVASC. In cases where application by post at CVASC is available, extra service fee might be charged.
然后准备上述提到的其他文件，并将所有这些文件亲自或通过他人或委托旅行社提交到中国大使馆、领事馆或中国签证申请服务中心（CVASC）。大多数大使馆、领事馆和CVASC不接受邮寄申请。如果通过CVASC邮寄申请可用，可能会收取额外的服务费。
Processing Time
处理时间
The normal processing takes about 4 working days and can be shortened to two working days only upon the request of the applicant. The same applies to the applicant’s spouse and minor children.
正常情况下需要4个工作日，申请人提出申请后可缩短为2个工作日，申请人配偶、未成年子女同理。
Chinese R Visa Fees
中国R签证费用
The talents and their accompanying spouses and minor children can get the visa for free. Neither do they need to pay for the express service fee. However, if applying through the CVASC, they may need to pay some money to the CVASC.
人才及其配偶、未成年子女可免费获得签证，也不需要支付加急服务费。但是，如果通过CVASC申请，则可能需要向CVASC支付一些费用。
Things to Know after Entering China
进入中国后须知
Talents working in China with the R visa should apply for a Foreigners Work Permit with the help of their working organization at the local Foreigners Working Management Bureau or its entrusted agencies after entering. Their passports, R visa, the contract of employment, and a physical examination record will be required to submit.
持R签证来华工作的人员，应当在入境后向工作单位向当地外国人工作管理机构或其委托机构申请办理《外国人工作许可》，并提交护照、R签证、用工合同、体检证明等材料。
As for the extension, renewal, and replacement of the Foreigners Work Permit, the contract of employment, or certificate of employment issued by the Chinese organization where they work in, a physical examination record, the original R visa and endorsement pages, and passport information page copies are required.
关于外国人工作证、雇佣合同或其工作单位中国机构签发的就业证明的延期、展期和补发，需要提供体检记录、R签证原件及批注页、护照信息页复印件。
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