World-Class Medical Care in China, at a Fraction of the Cost

Same-day scans instead of 6-month waiting lists. One full-service concierge: from medical records and admission letter to your S2 visa, interpreter, and recovery.

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MRI scanUSA $3,500 → China ~$120
Hip replacement$40,000 → ~$10,000
Cardiac bypass$123,000 → ~$15,000
MRI waiting time (UK)26 weeks → same day
1.28Minternational patient visits in China (2025)
850+hospitals with international services, 57 cities
-70%average cost saving vs. Western countries
1–2 wksfrom first consult to surgery

Why Patients Are Flying to China

Over the past three years, international patient visits to China grew 73.6%. Here is what drives it.

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Price

Comparable surgeries cost 1/3 to 1/10 of US and European prices — quality equipment, internationally trained surgeons, different labor economics.

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Speed

MRI with report the same day. From first consultation to surgery typically 1–2 weeks. No months-long queues.

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Technology

World-leading centers in proton-heavy-ion radiotherapy and advanced cell therapies — some approved only in China.

Indicative Price Comparison

Typical US prices vs. international department pricing at top Chinese hospitals.

ProcedureUSA (avg.)China (intl. dept)You save
MRI scan$3,500$80–150~96%
Total hip replacement$40,000$8,000–14,000~70%
Cardiac bypass surgery$123,000$12,000–18,000~85%
Oncology treatment (per cycle)$10,000–30,000$2,000–6,000~75%
Full executive health checkup$2,000+$150–400~85%
LASIK eye surgery (both eyes)$4,000–5,000$800–1,500~75%
Dental implant (per tooth)$3,000–5,000$700–1,500~75%

* Indicative estimates based on published international-department pricing. Your final quote is provided after our doctors review your case — never a generic number.

Speed Comparison

How long you wait in the West vs. how fast it moves in China.

ProcedureTypical wait (US / UK)China
MRI scanUK NHS: 6–26 weeksSame day, report within hours
Dental visit (filling / extraction)US / UK: 2–8 weeksSame day or next day
LASIK consult + surgeryUS / UK: 4–8 weeksWithin the same week (often 48h)
Elective surgery (e.g., hip replacement)UK NHS: 6–18 months; US: 1–2 months1–2 weeks

* Waiting times are indicative, based on public health-system data and patient reports; individual cases vary by hospital and condition.

One Concierge. Every Step Covered.

You focus on getting better. We handle everything around the hospital.

1

Medical Records Prep

Professional translation of your records and imaging into clinical Chinese, formatted to hospital standards.

2

Hospital Matching & Admission Letter

We submit your case to the right hospital international department and obtain the official admission confirmation letter.

3

S2 Visa Support

Step-by-step visa document package: checklist, invitation papers, funding proof guidance. We never file the visa for you — we make sure it's right.

4

Arrival & Accommodation

Airport pickup, hotel or apartment near the hospital, local SIM and payment setup.

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In-Hospital Interpreter

A dedicated bilingual companion at every appointment, test, and ward round.

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Recovery & Follow-Up

Translated discharge reports for your doctor at home, remote follow-up coordination, and optional TCM recovery programs.

The S2 Medical Visa, Made Simple

Paid treatment in China requires an S2 visa (annotated "treatment") — not a tourist visa. Four steps:

1. It's the legal route — tourist visas don't cover treatment

L (tourist) and Q2 (family visit) visas officially do not cover paid medical treatment. S2 is the visa category that matches a hospital admission letter.

2. 180 days per stay — real room for recovery

Surgery, multiple chemo cycles, TCM rehabilitation programs — an S2 gives you up to 180 days, not a rushed 30.

3. Extendable inside China if treatment runs long

If your doctor needs more time, you apply to extend your stay with updated hospital documents — without leaving the country.

4. The visa-free trap: 30 days, and you can't convert

Visa-free entry covers only short outpatient visits. It cannot be converted to an S2 inside China — patients have had to interrupt treatment and fly out. Plan S2 before you travel.

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Hospital admission letter

A stamped confirmation letter from a licensed Chinese hospital stating the treatment plan and duration. We obtain this for you.

2

Prepare your documents

Passport (6+ months validity), application form, photo, proof of funds (commonly ≥ $10,000 statement), and the admission letter.

3

Apply at the Chinese consulate

Apply 4–6 weeks before treatment. Companions (up to 2 immediate family members) apply for their own S2 visas with notarized kinship proof.

4

Arrive & register

Stay up to 180 days. Register accommodation within 24 hours of arrival. If treatment runs long, we help extend your stay with updated hospital documents.

Hospital Network

We coordinate with government-designated foreign-patient hospitals — starting with Shenyang's nine designated institutions, with referral routes to Beijing and Shanghai for complex oncology.

Modern hospital campus (illustrative) International medical department reception (illustrative) MRI imaging suite (illustrative)

Illustrative visuals of the facility level you can expect in our partner network.

First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University
Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University
Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital
Northeast International Hospital (Intl. Dept)
He Eye Hospital
Aier Eye Hospital (Shenyang)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I enter on a tourist visa and get treatment?
No. Paid medical treatment requires an S2 visa. Visa-free entry only covers short outpatient visits (typically under 30 days) and cannot be converted inside China.
How long can I stay for treatment?
S2 visas allow up to 180 days per stay. For longer treatment plans, an S1 visa with a residence permit is required — we advise on the right route during assessment.
Can I use my international health insurance?
Selected hospitals in our network have direct-billing agreements with 15+ international insurers (AIA, AXA, MSH, Allianz and others). We check your policy before admission.
Do the doctors speak English?
International departments have English-speaking coordinators, and many senior physicians read English literature daily. For everything else — forms, nurses, pharmacy, discharge — your dedicated interpreter covers you.
What does your service cost?
The case assessment is free. If you proceed, you pay one transparent concierge package fee — quoted after medical review. Hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital, never through us.

Start With a Free Assessment

Send us your diagnosis and medical records. Within 48 hours you receive: which hospital fits your case, a treatment cost estimate, and a realistic timeline — no obligation.

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