Visas, transit options and travel logistics for a medical trip to Beijing β what visa you need, how long to stay, and how to prepare.
A practical guide to the medical examination required for a China work (Z) visa and residence permit: where to do it, what to bring, typical cost
An overview that helps foreign patients work out whether they need a China medical visa at all β and points to the detailed routes when they do.
How China's expanded visa-free transit β now up to 240 hours (10 days), replacing the old 144-hour rule β can cover a short Beijing scan or consultation.
A plain-English guide to China's S1 and S2 medical visas in 2026 β who needs which, what documents are required, and when a visa-free entry is enough.
How international patients obtain their imaging files (DICOM) and an English report after a scan in China, so any doctor at home can review the results.
A practical 2026 guide to paying at Chinese hospitals as a foreigner β setting up WeChat Pay and Alipay with a foreign card, and how the payment loop works.
Thailand, Turkey and China are the three most discussed medical tourism destinations for Western patients. Here's an honest comparison β costs, quality, special
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