On September 16, 2020, the People’s Government of Hainan Province issued the “Accreditation Criteria for ‘High-level and Top-notch’ Foreigners in Hainan Free Trade Port (Trial in 2020-2024)”

According to the provisions, foreigners meeting one of the following criteria can be identified as ‘High-level and Top-notch’ Talents in Hainan Free Trade Port:

1. Those who meet the standards of foreign high-end talent (Class A) and foreign professional talents (Class B) in the "Classification Criteria for Foreigners Working in China (Trial)"(the newest version shall prevail) published by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.

2. Foreign talents with an annual income of RMB 300,000 or above in Hainan Free Trade Port.

3. Foreign talents meeting the standards of the "Directory of Urgently Needed Job Vacancies for Foreigners" published by Hainan Province.

4. Foreign talents who are badly needed and in shortage, who are subject to the temporary declaration confirmed by the administrative department in charge of work permits for foreigners at or above the prefecture-level city.

5. Foreign talents whom enterprises badly need, who are subject to the temporary declaration confirmed by the administrative department of the provincial key industrial parks.