Coming to China for treatment — visa & entry guide

SinoHealth handles the paperwork so you can focus on your health. Here's how the medical-visa and entry process works.

Visa-free travel

Which nationalities can enter China visa-free?

China's visa-free list keeps expanding — as of 2026, ordinary passport holders from 50 countries can enter for up to 30 days with no visa application at all (valid through 31 December 2026; Russia until 14 September 2026). If your country isn't listed, SinoHealth still manages your entire visa process.

Europe

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Middle East

Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia

Asia-Pacific

Japan, South Korea, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand

Americas

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Peru, Uruguay

Not on the list? Many other nationalities — including US citizens — can use China's 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit if travelling onward to a third country, or apply for a standard medical (M) or tourist (L) visa. SinoHealth handles either route for you, door to door.

From enquiry to arrival

1

Confirm your treatment plan

Once a partner hospital accepts your case, you receive a treatment plan and an official medical invitation letter.

2

Apply for your visa

Most patients travel on a medical (M) visa or an appropriate short-stay visa. We provide the invitation letter and document checklist.

3

Check visa-free options

Many nationalities can now enter China visa-free or via visa-on-arrival for short stays — we advise what applies to you.

4

Arrival & entry

Airport pick-up on landing, SIM card, and a coordinator to help with entry formalities and settling in.

5

Stay & extensions

If treatment needs longer, we assist with stay arrangements and any extension formalities.

Good to know. Requirements depend on your nationality, treatment and length of stay, and rules can change. SinoHealth confirms the current, correct route for your situation.

What SinoHealth takes care of

Invitation & documents

Official hospital invitation letter, document checklist and guidance for your visa application.

Travel & arrival

Flight guidance, airport pick-up, SIM card and transfer to vetted accommodation near your hospital.

On-the-ground support

An English-speaking coordinator, interpreters at appointments, and 24/7 help throughout your stay.

Begin your healthcare journey

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