CHINA VISA GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS
Entry eligibility depends on nationality, passport, purpose, itinerary and current policy. Use this guide to identify what to verify with the responsible authority.
ENTRY OPTIONS
The National Immigration Administration states that ordinary passport holders from 59 countries may stay in Hainan for up to 30 days for listed short-term purposes that explicitly include medical treatment. Eligible travelers must stay within Hainan and meet current entry requirements.
Official source: NIA Hainan policy ↗The policy currently covers 55 nationalities, 65 designated ports and permitted areas in 24 provincial-level regions. Travelers need a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region; a simple return trip to China does not meet the transit requirement.
Official source: NIA 240-hour transit policy ↗Check nationality, passport type, permitted purpose and policy validity. Medical treatment is not automatically a permitted purpose under every general visa-free policy, so confirm with the responsible embassy, consulate or visa center before booking.
Chinese Visa Application Service Center guidance categorizes short-term medical treatment under the S2 route. Documents vary by jurisdiction and may include hospital acceptance or invitation material and financial-support evidence. The consular authority makes the final decision.
Official source: Chinese Visa Application Service Center ↗VERIFY BEFORE PAYMENT
Confirm your passport nationality and intended city in China.
Check whether medical treatment is expressly permitted under the route.
Confirm itinerary conditions, permitted area and maximum stay.
Verify the current documents with the responsible embassy, consulate, visa center or immigration authority before paying for travel.
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