Is there a medical visa for China? Medical documents beyond the health exam

The National Immigration Administration's English page on visa applications says foreigners who apply for a visa shall submit their valid passports or other international travel documents, fill in an application form for visas for foreigners, submit a photo conforming to relevant requirements, and submit supporting materials related to purposes of the application.

Application rules on the immigration administration's page

The page says foreigners shall apply for visas to the exit-entry departments of public security organs at or above the county level entrusted by the Ministry of Public Security.

It says the exit-entry departments shall accept and issue a receipt of acceptance of a visa application that meets the acceptance requirements after examination, and make a decision on whether to issue the visa or not within the validity period of receipt of acceptance.

It says the valid period of acceptance receipt for visa and stay permit applications is not more than 7 working days from the date of acceptance.

The medical-treatment list on a visa center page

A Chinese Visa Application Service Center page for category S2 lists the documents required for medical treatment.

The first item is an invitation letter, certificate of hospitalization, or proposed admission certificate issued by a hospital within China.

The second item is an original bank deposit certificate of no less than $10000.

The third item concerns peer caregivers, who should generally not exceed 2 family members and submit proof of kinship and a caregiver certificate issued by a hospital in China that intends to be admitted to the hospital.

For a personal matter, the page says relevant proof of personal affairs must be provided according to the requirements of the consular officer.

What embassy notices list for medical treatment

Bangladesh

A notice from the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, dated 12 September 2025, lists medical treatment under the S2 visa, for personnel seeking medical treatment in China and their accompanying family members.

The Bangladesh notice lists an invitation letter, hospitalization confirmation, or pre-admission proof issued by the hospital in China.

The Bangladesh notice lists an original bank deposit certificate of no less than 10,000 USD.

The Bangladesh notice says that in principle the number of accompanying persons shall not exceed 2, limited to family members of the patient, who must submit proof of kinship and accompanying proof issued by the hospital in China.

Iran

A visa page from the Chinese Embassy in Iran, dated 21 December 2025, lists the documents for medical treatment in its S2 row.

The Iran page says the S2 row covers short-term family visits to a foreigner working or studying in China, or short-term stay in China for other private affairs.

The Iran page lists an invitation letter, hospitalization certificate or proof of admission issued by a hospital in China.

The Iran page lists an original bank deposit certificate of not less than 10,000 US dollars.

The Iran page says accompanying persons are limited to family members and should be no more than 2, and that proof of kinship and a hospital certificate should be submitted.

Pakistan

A notice titled Instructions on Chinese Visa Application (updated in June 2024) from the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, dated 19 October 2023, says an applicant for medical treatment purpose should provide an invitation letter or certificate of hospitalization.

The Pakistan notice also lists a bank statement with a closing balance of no less than 10,000 USD.

The Pakistan notice says an accompanying family member should provide the original and photocopy of a family relationship certificate, and a patient accompany admission issued by the Chinese hospital.

Iraq

A notice from the Chinese Embassy in Iraq, dated 22 October 2024, says an applicant for medical treatment purpose should provide an invitation letter or certificate of hospitalization.

The Iraq notice also lists a bank statement with a closing balance of no less than 10,000 USD.

The Iraq notice says an accompanying family member should provide the original and photocopy of a family relationship certificate, and a patient accompany admission issued by the Chinese hospital.

Where the health exam record appears

The Iraq notice lists the Physical Examination Record for Foreigner among the items in its X1 and X2 row for study visas.

The Shanghai government English site's health check guide says anyone planning to live, work or study in Shanghai for a year or more needs to complete a health check at the International Travel Healthcare Center.

Questions people ask

Which documents does the visa center page list for medical treatment?

A Chinese Visa Application Service Center page for category S2 lists the documents required for medical treatment.

How long is the visa acceptance receipt valid?

The immigration administration's page says the valid period of acceptance receipt for visa and stay permit applications is not more than 7 working days from the date of acceptance.

Which visa category does the Bangladesh notice list for medical treatment?

Sources

Each source above was read on the date shown. This page is an unofficial summary of general administrative information. It is not published by the bodies named above, and it is not medical advice. If it differs from the official pages, the official pages prevail, and rules may change after the check date.