Freshness tracker · CNChina (Mainland)

Foreign Worker Class A/B/C points system refined

In force Visa & immigration

The State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs refined the Class A/B/C points-based foreign-worker classification in mid-2024 — slightly expanded eligibility for Class A (highest tier, R visa), broader inclusion of digital-economy and AI roles in Class B, and updated salary multipliers for points calculation. Material for foreign professionals at the borderline of upgraded classification.

Who it affects

Foreign professionals seeking Z / R visa classification.

Sources

Primary: State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction