Pudong increasingly attractive to foreign talent
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Pudong has become a national frontrunner as a district in obtaining the authorization to issue confirmation letters for high-level foreign talent. This enables employers in the area to invite foreign professionals for academic exchanges and business inspections with the convenience of long-term, multiple-entry visas.
This was among the 34 measures announced at an annual talent forum on December 7 to further ease the process for foreign talent to come to Pudong.
Pudong has pioneered the electronic port visa across the entire region. The application process is fully online. On entry, individuals can directly pass through immigration with a passport and electronic visa.
The 2024 Pudong International Talent Port Forum, on December 7, was initiated in 2021 with the aim of promoting the exchange and integration of domestic and international talent and supporting the construction of a high-level talent highland in Shanghai.
In addition to new policies facilitating foreign talent, the forum awarded certificates to representatives of the 2024 “Pearl Plan” and granted permanent residence ID cards to high-level foreign talent.
Similarly, GTP targets experts and professional organizations with broad international perspectives and extensive network resources, aiming to make Pudong the top choice and first destination for both domestic and international talent. Through this program, Pudong has attracted 180 talent partners, and with their recommendations, a significant number of high-level professionals and projects have established themselves in Pudong.
To enhance the convenience of life and work for high-level foreign talent, Pudong has established a direct recommendation system for permanent residence. With the Pudong government’s recommendation, these individuals can directly apply for permanent residence in China. On December 7, a group of high-level foreign talent who have contributed to Pudong’s economic and social development were presented with permanent residence ID cards.
Samuel Chuffart, global design director of ICONA Design Group and a 14-year resident of Shanghai, is one of the beneficiaries of the “express” residence policy. He said the permanent residence ID card has greatly facilitated his travel to and from China.
“China is the epicenter of my work and life. Although I handle some international projects, I spend most of my time here. The permanent residence ID card gives my life and work a stronger sense of ‘belonging,’ and I aspire to settle down in Shanghai,” he said.
The annual talent forum also featured sub-forums on Pudong’s three leading industries: biomedical, integrated circuits and artificial intelligence, fostering in-depth exchange and cooperation among talent in these fields through industry promotion, theme speeches, trend reports and roundtable discussions.
Throughout the month, Pudong will host a variety of talent activities, including the “Pearl Cup” entrepreneurship competition, entrepreneur symposiums and special salons on talent policy service packages, all designed to continuously create a strong atmosphere for attracting and retaining talents in the new area.
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