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Your entry options
Visa-free entry — 30 days
As of 2026, citizens of 77+ countries may enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days. This covers the majority of medical programmes: health check-ups, consultations, dental work and most day surgeries.
- ·No application, no embassy appointment, no fee
- ·Indonesia — 30-day visa-free entry for ordinary passport holders
- ·Russia — visa-free group travel arrangement; individual policies apply by category
- ·Passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival
- ·Bring a return or onward ticket and your accommodation address
240-hour transit visa-free — 10 days
Citizens of 54 countries may stay visa-free for 240 hours (10 days) when transiting China en route to a third country. Useful for short consultations or a second opinion combined with onward travel.
- ·Requires a confirmed onward ticket to a third country
- ·Entry and exit must be through designated ports (Chengdu is included)
- ·Regional movement limits apply — confirm with us before booking
- ·Best for follow-up visits and imaging review, not for surgery
Medical visa (S2 / M) — 30 to 180 days
For complex conditions needing an extended stay — major surgery, oncology programmes, CAR-T therapy or staged rehabilitation. Requires an invitation letter issued by Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital.
We obtain your hospital invitation letter within 2–3 business days of case confirmation.
- ·Valid passport (6+ months) and completed application form
- ·Photo to specification: 48mm × 33mm, white background
- ·Hospital invitation letter issued by Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital
- ·Proof of funds covering the estimated treatment cost
- ·Standard processing 4–5 business days; express 1–3 days
Common reasons visas are refused
Nearly every refusal we see is a paperwork issue, not a medical one. We pre-check your file against this list before you submit.
- Application form incomplete or inconsistent with passport details
- Photo does not meet specification (48mm × 33mm, white background, recent)
- Passport validity under 6 months, or no blank visa pages
- Invitation letter missing, expired, or containing incorrect information
- Insufficient proof of funds — we recommend covering 120% of the estimated cost
Frequently asked questions
Which countries can enter China visa-free for treatment? Does that include Indonesia? Russia?+
77+ countries currently qualify for 30-day visa-free entry, including Indonesia (ordinary passports). Russian citizens are covered under a visa-free group travel arrangement, and individual travellers should confirm their category with us before booking — we check your exact passport and travel plan for free.
How long does a medical visa take to obtain?+
Standard processing at your local Chinese embassy or consulate takes 4–5 business days once documents are complete. Express service is typically 1–3 business days. Add 2–3 business days for us to issue the hospital invitation letter.
Can family members travel with me?+
Yes. Accompanying family members can apply on the same visa track (S2 for family of a medical visa holder) or enter under the visa-free policy if eligible. We prepare the companion invitation letters together with yours.
What digital preparation should I do before arriving in China?+
Install Alipay or WeChat before departure and bind an international Visa or Mastercard — this covers taxis, hospitals, shops and restaurants. Also download a translation app and save our 24/7 coordinator contact. We send a full arrival checklist once your dates are confirmed.
Not sure which route applies to you?
Send us your nationality, passport type and planned treatment. A coordinator confirms your entry route — and handles the invitation letter if you need one. Free, no obligation.