Great News for Foreign Entrepreneurs! 2026 sees a new channel for foreign entrepreneur visas, breaking the "must have an employer" restriction.
外籍创业者福音！2026年外籍创业签新通道正式开启，彻底打破“必须有雇主”的限制。
No need to rely on employers, no need to "attach" work permits - foreign entrepreneurs can apply for visas and residence permits directly with their own projects.
无需依赖雇主、无需“挂靠”工签——外籍创业者凭自身创业项目，即可直接申请签证+居留许可，轻松来华创业。
Who Can Apply? 3 Target Groups (2026 New Standard)
谁能申请？3类目标人群（2026新标准）
The 2026 foreign entrepreneur visa new channel has relaxed the application scope, covering three major groups of foreign entrepreneurs.
2026年外籍创业签新通道放宽申请范围，覆盖3大类外籍创业人群，门槛更友好。
1. Overseas Entrepreneurs
1. 海外创业者（核心人群）
Foreign citizens who have entrepreneurial experience, clear business plans, and intend to set up enterprises in China.
拥有创业经验、具备清晰商业计划，计划在国内设立企业的外籍公民，无行业限制。
No need for domestic partner cooperation, can apply independently with personal entrepreneurial projects.
无需国内合作伙伴，可凭个人创业项目独立申请，全程自主掌控创业节奏。
2. Startup Teams
2. 初创团队（多人可联合申请）
Foreign startup teams (2-5 people) with clear division of labor, core technologies or business advantages.
拥有明确分工、核心技术或业务优势的外籍初创团队（2-5人）。
The team can apply jointly, and the handling efficiency is higher, which is suitable for small and medium-sized entrepreneurial projects.
团队可联合申请，办理效率更高，适配中小规模创业项目，降低单人申请成本。
3. Investors (Entrepreneurial Investment)
3. 投资人（创业类投资）
Foreign investors who intend to invest in domestic entrepreneurial projects and participate in the operation and management of the projects.
计划投资国内创业项目，并参与项目运营管理的外籍投资人，可同步申请创业签。
No need to set up a company in advance, and can apply with the investment plan and capital proof.
无需提前设立公司，凭投资计划及资金证明即可申请，简化申请门槛。
Core Application Conditions (Must Meet, No Exceptions)
申请核心条件（必满足，无例外）
The 2026 foreign entrepreneur visa has clear application conditions, focusing on three core points, which are easy to meet.
2026外籍创业签申请条件清晰，重点聚焦3大核心要点，门槛适中、易满足。
1. Entrepreneurial Project Requirements
1. 创业项目要求（核心前提）
The project must be legal and compliant, in line with China’s industrial policies, and have certain feasibility and development prospects.
项目需合法合规，符合中国产业政策，具备一定可行性和发展前景，无违法违规内容。
Need to provide a detailed business plan, including project introduction, operation mode and profit forecast.
需提供详细商业计划书，包含项目介绍、运营模式、盈利预测等核心内容。
2. Capital Proof Requirements
2. 资金证明要求（保障落地）
Individual entrepreneurs: Provide bank deposit certificate of no less than 500,000 yuan (valid within 3 months).
个人创业者：提供不低于50万元人民币银行存款证明（3个月内有效）。
Startup teams: The total capital proof is not less than 1 million yuan, and each member provides relevant proof.
初创团队：总资金证明不低于100万元人民币，团队成员每人提供相关证明。
Investors: Provide investment intention agreement and capital proof of no less than 2 million yuan.
投资人：提供投资意向协议及不低于200万元人民币资金证明。
3. Office Address Requirements
3. 办公地址要求（真实有效）
Must provide a legal and valid office address (commercial office space), and provide a lease contract or property certificate.
需提供合法有效的办公地址（商业办公用房），并提供租赁合同或房产证明。
Note: Residential addresses are not allowed; the immigration department will conduct on-site verification.
注意：禁止使用住宅地址，移民管理部门将进行实地核查，确保地址真实有效。
Full Process: Entrepreneur Visa + Residence Permit (2026 Simplified)
全流程：创业签+居留许可办理（2026简化版）
In 2026, the handling process of foreign entrepreneur visa and residence permit is greatly simplified, with 4 steps to complete, and the total time is 20-30 working days.
2026年，外籍创业签+居留许可办理流程大幅简化，4步即可办结，总时长20-30个工作日。
No need to run back and forth, the process is clear and efficient, and you can get the certificate smoothly.
无需来回跑腿，流程清晰高效，新手也能轻松搞定，顺利拿证。
1. Online Application & Material Submission
1. 线上申请+材料提交（第一步）
Apply through the National Immigration Administration official website or app, and submit electronic materials as required.
通过国家移民管理局官网或APP提交申请，按要求上传电子材料。
Key materials: Passport, business plan, capital proof, office address proof, physical examination report.
核心材料：护照、商业计划书、资金证明、办公地址证明、体检报告。
2. Material Review
2. 材料审核（第二步）
The immigration department will review the materials within 7-10 working days, and inform you of the review results in time.
移民管理部门7-10个工作日内完成材料审核，及时告知审核结果，材料不全将一次性告知补正。
If the review is passed, you will receive an interview notice (some projects can be interviewed online).
审核通过后，将收到面谈通知（部分项目可线上面谈）。
3. Interview & On-Site Verification
3. 面谈+实地核查（第三步）
Attend the interview as required, explain the entrepreneurial project, and the immigration department will conduct on-site verification of the office address.
按要求参加面谈，说明创业项目情况，移民管理部门将对办公地址进行实地核查。
Key: Truthfully explain the project situation, and ensure that the materials and on-site situation are consistent.
重点：如实说明项目情况，确保材料与现场情况一致，避免审核失败。
4. Certificate Collection
4. 领取证件（第四步）
After the interview and on-site verification are passed, you can collect the entrepreneur visa and residence permit on site or by mail.
面谈及实地核查通过后，可现场领取创业签及居留许可，或选择邮寄送达。
Validity period: The residence permit is valid for 1-2 years, and can be renewed after expiration.
有效期：居留许可有效期1-2年，到期可续期，续期流程简化。
Key Skill: Identity Connection During Entrepreneurship (Visa to Work Permit)
关键技巧：创业期间身份衔接（创业签转工作签）
Many foreign entrepreneurs are worried: How to connect their identities after the entrepreneur visa expires? Can it be converted into a work permit?
很多外籍创业者担心：创业签到期后如何衔接身份？能否转为工签，长期在华发展？
In 2026, the policy is more friendly - the entrepreneur visa can be directly converted into a work permit without re-applying.
2026年政策更友好——创业签可直接转为工签，无需重新申请，衔接顺畅。
1. Conversion Conditions
1. 转签条件（满足其一即可）
• The entrepreneurial project has been officially operated for more than 6 months, with stable operation and legal tax payment.
• 创业项目正式运营满6个月，运营稳定、依法纳税；
• The project has obtained investment from domestic institutions, with an investment amount of no less than 500,000 yuan.
• 项目获得国内机构投资，投资金额不低于50万元人民币。
2. Conversion Process
2. 转签流程（简化版）
Submit the conversion application 30 days before the expiration of the entrepreneur visa, and provide the project operation proof and tax payment certificate.
在创业签到期前30天提交转签申请，提供项目运营证明、纳税凭证等材料。
The review takes 5-7 working days, and after passing, the work permit and work-type residence permit can be obtained directly.
审核周期5-7个工作日，通过后可直接领取工签及工作类居留许可，无需重复提交基础材料。