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ARRIVAL
Arrival in China
TREATMENT
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POST-CARE
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STEP 01

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Written treatment schedule and cost estimate
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VISA GUIDE

Visa for Overseas Medical Visitors to China

Based on the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners (State Council Decree No.814) and the 2026 specifications released by the National Immigration Administration and Chinese overseas consulates. For policy reference only; it does not provide medical services or visa agency services.

Which Visa Do You Need?

Choose the correct S-type visa for medical purposes. Tourist and family-visit visas are not approved for paid medical services.

RECOMMENDED
S2

Medical Treatment Visa

Annotated with "medical treatment". A private-affairs visa allowing a single stay of up to 180 days, fitting short-term therapy and post-operation rehabilitation.

S1

Long-Term Medical Stay

For treatment and recovery expected to exceed 180 days. After entry, applicants must apply for a private-affairs residence permit at local immigration authorities within 30 days.

L / Q2

Tourist / Family-Visit Visas

L tourist visas and Q2 family-visit visas are not approved for paid medical services and shall not be used for medical treatment in principle.

VISA-FREE

Visa-Free Entry (30 Days)

Visa-exempt visitors normally get a 30-day stay. If treatment lasts longer, apply for the relevant S-type visa before departure—visa conversion is unavailable after entry.

S2 Visa — Required Documents

All submitted materials must be authentic; falsified medical certificates will result in direct visa refusal.

Passport valid over six months with at least two blank pages
Completed visa application form and standard white-background photo
Hospital admission letter with patient info, treatment plan, estimated duration and official seal; tertiary / designated international hospitals are preferred
Financial proof covering medical and living costs; most consulates require bank funds of no less than USD 10,000
Attendants are limited to immediate family members (max two). Friends and hired carers are not eligible. Each attendant needs a separate S2 visa plus notarized kinship certificate and hospital-issued care confirmation; they cannot enter under visa-free status.

Extension & Entry After Arrival

Visa Extension

If treatment is extended and the visa is about to expire, submit an extension application to local immigration authorities in person with updated hospital documents (per Article 29 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law). Seriously ill or mobility-impaired applicants may authorize the inviting organization or immediate family members to handle it.

Border Inspection

Visa approval does not guarantee entry. Border inspection authorities may re-verify medical plans, financial documents and hospital certificates, and may deny entry if doubts arise.

Keep all medical records after entry. Updated hospital diagnosis materials serve as the core evidence for subsequent visa extension.

Practical Application Tips

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Reserve sufficient processing time and avoid submitting materials shortly before scheduled treatment to prevent delays from document reviews.

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Select the correct S-type visa for medical purposes; do not misuse tourist or family-visit visas.

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Each accompanying family member needs an independent visa and cannot enter under visa-free status together with the patient.

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Verify the seals and formats of hospital documents, financial proof and notarized kinship papers in advance to reduce supplementary document requests.

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Properly keep all medical records after entry, as updated hospital diagnosis materials are the core evidence for later visa extension.

Disclaimer

This article is compiled from the Regulations on the Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners, the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the PRC, and 2026 public visa guidelines issued by Chinese overseas embassies and consulates. It is for policy popularization only and shall not be regarded as visa or medical advice. Visa issuance, port entry and in-country extension are subject to case review by Chinese consulates and domestic immigration authorities.