TE invitation letter, also known as talent incentive invitation letter, is usually an invitation document issued by Chinese government departments or relevant institutions to attract high-level overseas talents.
I、 Main function
1. Visa application
-Foreigners holding TE invitation letters can apply to Chinese embassies and consulates abroad for corresponding visas, such as talent visa (R visa), so as to enter China for work, exchange, scientific research and other activities.
-Simplify the visa application process, improve visa approval efficiency, and provide convenience for overseas talents to come to China.
2. Job and Collaboration Opportunities
-For invited overseas talents, TE invitation letter is a recognition and invitation, indicating China’s emphasis on their professional abilities and talents.
-Usually, it means that there are more job opportunities, collaborative projects, and good development platforms waiting for them, which helps attract them to actively participate in China’s economic construction, technological innovation, and other fields.
II、 Distribution target
1. High level talents
-Generally includes experts, scholars, researchers, entrepreneurs, etc. who have outstanding achievements and influence in academic, scientific research, technology and other fields.
-For example, scientists who have published high-level papers in internationally renowned academic journals, innovative talents with core technology patents, and professionals holding senior management positions in multinational corporations.
2. Urgent need for scarce talents
-Targeting the urgent need for specialized talents in specific fields in China’s current economic and social development, such as artificial intelligence, biomedicine, new energy, and other strategic emerging industries.
-Or talents with special skills and experience in public service fields such as education, healthcare, and culture, to meet the talent needs of key national development areas and industries.
III、 Application Process and Requirements
1. Recommended by employers or relevant institutions
-Usually, employers, research institutions, universities, etc. with demand recommend qualified overseas talents to local government departments or talent management agencies.
-The recommending unit needs to provide detailed materials such as talent introduction, reasons for introduction, expected contributions, etc. to prove the value and necessity of the talent.
2. Review and Approval
-Government departments or talent agencies review recommended talents, evaluate their professional abilities, performance achievements, development potential, etc.
-The review process may involve collaborative work from multiple departments, including technology, education, human resources and social security, public security, etc., to ensure that the invited talents meet national policies and development needs.
-After approval, issue TE invitation letter.
The TE invitation letter is one of China’s important measures to actively attract overseas talents, providing convenient channels and good opportunities for high-level overseas talents to come to China, and helping to promote China’s scientific and technological innovation, economic development, and international exchange and cooperation.
