Jiangdong New Area Released Support Measures for Foreign Talents

source: 海口江东新区管理局 2025-12-25 09:00:11

On December 18th, the Hainan Free Trade Port officially commenced its island-wide customs operations. As a key pilot zone in the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port, Haikou Jiangdong New Area is extending a sincere invitation to outstanding foreign talents from around the world with an unprecedented spirit of openness—the "Several Measures of Haikou Jiangdong New Area on Supporting the Aggregation of Foreign Talent" have been officially released. This series of robust, considerate, and internationalized policy initiatives aims to create a dynamic innovation and entrepreneurship hub and a livable home for foreign talent—a place where they can be "attracted, retained, and enabled to thrive."

Jiangdong New Area CBD

Worry-Free Entrepreneurship: Supportive Rewards to Launch Your Venture

Dreaming of making a mark in the Jiangdong New Area CBD? We fully support you!

Rent and Property Management Fee Subsidies：

Up to 50% subsidies on rent and property management fees for the first two years, significantly reducing initial startup costs.

One-Time Grant:

After operating for one full year, receive a one-time subsidy ranging from 30,000 to 100,000 RMB based on leased area, boosting your path to success.

Employment Subsidy:

Receive an employment support subsidy of 2,000 RMB per employee per year based on the number of staff hired, encouraging business growth and creating job opportunities together.

Incubation and Empowerment: Full Support for Your Dream

Beyond subsidies, we provide systematic growth support:

Free Entrepreneurial "Start-up Package":

Eligible for 7-14 days of free talent apartments and 3-12 months of free coworking space, helping you take the first step easily. Also offers one-stop services including entrepreneurial mentoring, investment and financing matching, market visits, and job referrals to accelerate project growth.

Encouraging New Business Formats:

Supports new forms of entrepreneurship like e-commerce live streaming, fostering a vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem for foreign talent.

Open Internship Opportunities:

Encourages enterprises to prioritize offering internship opportunities to international students from countries along the "Belt and Road" initiative, helping local companies build a pipeline of international talent.

Worry-Free Living: Attentive Services at Your Fingertips

Medical Care:

Designated green channels for foreign talent at tertiary hospitals within the zone provide appointment booking, priority examination, hospitalization coordination, etc. Commercial medical insurance is purchased for full-time Category A and B talents, making healthcare more convenient and affordable. A guide to medical convenience for foreign talent is published, offering information on foreign-friendly hospitals to ensure barrier-free access to medical services.

Diverse Educational Options for Children:

Provides guidance services for compulsory education stages, assisting with enrollment of foreign talent's children into public schools. Supports key high schools within the zone in establishing international classes, offering multiple educational choices for children of foreign talent in the area.

Settling Down and Thriving: Dual Subsidies for Peace of Mind

Housing Subsidy:

1,500 RMB/month for Category A foreign talent, 1,000 RMB/month for Category B foreign talent, provided for up to 3 consecutive years, alleviating housing pressure.

Living Allowance:

1,000 RMB/month for Category A foreign talent, 500 RMB/month for Category B foreign talent, also provided for up to 3 consecutive years, enhancing quality of life.

Note: Subsidies are provided on a "higher, non-duplicative" basis compared to provincial-level talent housing subsidies.

Service Upgrade: More Convenient Entry-Exit and Residence

More Flexible Visas and Residence:

Simplified visa extensions for outstanding foreign graduates; support for long-term workers in applying for 1-5 year residence permits, greatly enhancing stability.

One-Stop Foreign Talent Service Window:

Multilingual service counters are established at the Jiangdong Government Service Hall, with foreign language specialists assisting with work permits, residence permits, etc., making policy inquiries clear and straightforward.

International Community: Building a New Home with a Sense of Belonging

Creating the "Jiangdong International Talent Community":

Provides integrated, internationalized one-stop services, fostering an international and community-oriented living atmosphere to help you quickly integrate into life in the zone.

Rich Cultural Exchange Activities:

Regularly hosts career forums, international cultural exchange festivals, holiday-themed events for foreign talent, etc., building talent networks and expanding your international "circle of friends".

Seamless Communication: Uninterrupted Global Connection
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Door-to-Door SIM Card Service:

Provides contact numbers for the three major telecom operators offering door-to-door SIM card registration services for foreign talent by appointment, saving time and effort.

Securing Cross-Border Communication:

Provides convenient, efficient, and stable communication services for foreign talent arriving in China, particularly ensuring the normal use of cross-border communication services, keeping you connected to the world without interruption.

Clear Guidance: Bilingual Environment Without Barriers

Improves the bilingual signage and guidance system in key areas of Jiangdong New Area and provides multilingual life service manuals, ensuring smooth travel, business handling, and daily life in Jiangdong New Area.

These measures take effect on February 1, 2026, and are valid for three years. With our utmost sincerity, we welcome global foreign talent to gather in Jiangdong New Area, to realize career dreams, enjoy a quality life, and jointly write a new chapter of openness for the Hainan Free Trade Port!

Jiangdong Talent Service Hotline:

0898-65686535 / 65686381

Attachment: "Several Measures of Haikou Jiangdong New Area on Supporting the Aggregation of Foreign Talent"

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