Providing visa policies, Chinese culture, and AI tools to help you explore China with ease
China has expanded the 144-hour and newly introduced 240-hour transit visa-free policies to multiple countries. Eligible foreign travelers and business people can enter through designated ports and stay in designated areas for up to 6–10 days without prior visa application.
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Dedicated coordination services tailored for English-speaking patients seeking treatment in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
One dedicated bilingual coordinator accompanies you on every hospital visit — registration, consultation, examination and discharge. No language barriers, ever.
We focus exclusively on these three cities — deep knowledge of local hospital systems, specialist strengths and appointment rhythms. No wasted referrals.
Direct billing support with major international insurance providers. We coordinate cashless treatment or reimbursement paperwork on your behalf.
Submit your diagnosis and reports before traveling. Our coordination team matches you to the right specialist and hospital, saving costly return trips.
Medical visa invitation letter, airport pickup, hotels near your hospital — all arranged by our team. Arrive ready, not overwhelmed.
WhatsApp, email or phone — reach your coordinator anytime. We handle appointment changes, pharmacy pickups and follow-up scheduling remotely.
From preventive health screening to advanced TCM, our coordinators match you with the right specialists and hospitals for your condition.
Comprehensive VIP screening with same-day results and bilingual reports. Ideal for annual health checks, cancer screening and preventive assessments.
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View Pain Solutions →Comprehensive metabolic disorder treatment combining endocrinology, TCM constitutional adjustment and lifestyle intervention. Programs tailored for international patients.
View Metabolic Programs →Stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine and anti-aging programs at licensed medical facilities. Coordinated by specialists for international patients.
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Consult Our Experts →Cardiac and neurological care coordination at China's top-ranked departments — from diagnostic imaging to interventional procedures and rehabilitation.
View Specialist Options →From your first message to hospital discharge and remote follow-up, your dedicated coordinator handles every detail.
Fill out the intake form or email us your name, nationality, contact information and medical condition. No account needed.
Our coordination team reviews your medical records and recommends the best hospital and specialist for your condition.
You approve the recommendation. We book appointments, arrange your medical visa invitation letter and coordinate travel logistics.
Your English-speaking coordinator meets you at the hospital, handles registration and accompanies you throughout every appointment.
Coordinated treatment delivery, pharmacy pickup and hospital discharge — all managed by your coordinator on-site.
Bilingual medical report translation and ongoing remote coordination after you return home.
Real feedback from international patients in the US, UK, Australia, UAE and beyond.
My coordinator was with me at every appointment in Shenzhen General Hospital. Registration, consultation, even the pharmacy — zero confusion. My TCM pain management program reduced my chronic back pain significantly.
My father had late-stage cancer. ChinaMedCare arranged a multidisciplinary consultation in Guangzhou within 48 hours. They handled everything — visa, hotel, appointments — so we could focus on being family.
The health checkup package at Meinian was incredibly thorough — full body scan, blood work, cardiologist review — all done in one morning with bilingual reports. Best annual check I've ever had.
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Questions about 144/240-hour transit visa-free policies
The 240 hours are calculated from 00:00 on the day following the day of entry until 24:00 on the day of exit. For example, if entering on December 1st, the 10-day visa-free period is from 00:00 on December 2nd to 24:00 on December 11th.
Yes, you can travel freely within the provinces covered by the visa-free policy within 10 days.
No, according to official policy, foreigners entering from Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan regions are not eligible for the 240-hour transit visa-free policy and must apply for the appropriate visa in advance.
No, you must hold confirmed connecting tickets with specific dates and seats in advance.
Yes, different ports of entry and exit are supported.
Special counters are available at designated ports (e.g., Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 3). You need to fill out the Temporary Entry Card for Foreigners on-site, submit your passport and connecting flight ticket, and the permit will be issued after border inspection approval.
Yes. For example, USA→Guangzhou→Hong Kong West Kowloon with a high-speed rail ticket is eligible; Canada→Zhuhai→Macau with a ferry ticket is also applicable.
Yes. Cross-border combined transport tickets such as Guangzhou→Hong Kong high-speed rail tickets and Zhuhai→Macau ferry tickets are acceptable.
Report to the local public security bureau immediately. Apply for a stay permit at the exit-entry administration with the Passport Loss Certificate, and contact your country's embassy or consulate to apply for a new travel document.
If you are a citizen of visa-free countries like Singapore, it is recommended to use the 30-day visa-free entry (more flexible); if only transiting, choose the 240-hour transit visa-free (no visa fee required).
A fine of 500 RMB per day will be imposed, with a maximum of 10 days of detention and a deadline for departure. You will also be barred from applying for transit visa-free entry for 5 years.
Search for the 'National Immigration Administration' mini-program on WeChat, or call the 12367 hotline (supporting 8 languages including English, Japanese, and Korean).
This includes commercial filming, profiting from live streaming, and temporary teaching. These can be considered illegal even without a formal labor contract.
Terminal 3 has a 'Transit Visa-Free Fast Track' with trilingual staff (English/Japanese/Korean), reducing processing time to within 15 minutes. Note that from 22:00 to 06:00 daily, you must go to the 24-hour emergency window.
An 'Air-Rail Link' service is provided. With a high-speed rail ticket, you can complete transit procedures directly at the satellite terminal. For example, a through ticket from Paris to Shanghai to Hangzhou East can be processed within the sterile area.
Commercial filming requires a work visa, but personal travel photography is allowed. Drones are strictly prohibited in no-fly zones (e.g., within 500m of military facilities), with fines up to 20,000 RMB.
One free ticket change is allowed and must be completed before the 7th day of your stay. For example, if you change a Day 10 flight to Day 11, you must register the new ticket with the border inspection at your port of entry by Day 7.
International rail tickets like the China-Laos Railway (Kunming-Vientiane) or China-Vietnam Railway (Nanning-Hanoi) are recognized, requiring both a paper ticket and an e-ticket number for verification.
Submit your passport bio-page and e-ticket in the 'Immigration' mini-program. An AI system generates a 'Transit Pre-examination Code' in 10 minutes, which can reduce port processing time by 50%.
Avoid taking photos with 'V' signs in front of government offices or filming people in ethnic costumes without permission. Follow dress codes at religious sites (e.g., no shorts in temples).
You can go to the emergency department of any Tier 2 or higher hospital with your passport. 53 foreign-related hospitals like Peking Union or Shanghai Ruijin are recommended. Keep medical receipts to apply for a stay extension.
You must provide a hospital diagnosis certificate and apply at the local municipal Public Security Bureau's exit-entry administration office 3 working days before your stay expires. Extensions up to 30 days are possible.
Get a free, no-obligation case review from our international patient coordination team. Most registrations receive an initial response within one business day.
