Articles & Guides
Articles & Guides
Read concise guides for planning a China visit, with visible review dates, service boundaries, and official references where facts may change.
2026-09-30
Patient journeyChina Hospital Visit Planning FAQ
Answers about Chinacare Visit's administrative scope, hospital selection, appointments, translation, entry information, payments, privacy and urgent care.
2026-09-30
Patient journeyHow China Hospital Accompaniment Works
A five-stage administrative workflow: preparing documents, confirming a hospital route, arriving in China, attending the visit and organizing follow-up records.
2026-09-30
Patient journeyPayments and Insurance for Hospital Visits in China
Prepare payment methods, confirm hospital billing rules and organize receipts for insurance reimbursement without relying on unverified price estimates.
2026-08-05
City guidesBeijing Hospital Visit Guide for International Visitors
Plan a hospital visit in Beijing with a verified public-hospital reference list, document checklist, entry links, and non-clinical accompaniment support.
2026-08-05
City guidesChengdu Hospital Visit Guide for International Visitors
Prepare a Chengdu hospital visit with official institution references, document and payment checks, city logistics, and administrative accompaniment.
2026-08-05
City guidesGuangzhou Hospital Visit Guide for International Visitors
Plan the administrative side of a Guangzhou hospital visit with public hospital references, document preparation, entry checks, and accompaniment support.
2026-08-05
City guidesShanghai Hospital Visit Guide for International Visitors
Prepare a Shanghai hospital visit with public institution references, document and payment checks, transport planning, and administrative accompaniment.
2026-08-05
City guidesShenyang Hospital Visit Guide for International Visitors
Plan a Shenyang hospital visit with official city references, document preparation, payment and transport checks, and administrative accompaniment.
2026-08-05
City guidesShenzhen Hospital Visit Guide for International Visitors
Compare official Shenzhen hospital references and prepare identity, document, payment, transport, and non-clinical accompaniment requirements.
2026-08-05
Patient journeyWhat to Expect at a Hospital Visit in China
A practical, non-clinical guide to identity checks, registration, navigation, payments, records, interpretation, and follow-up at Chinese hospitals.
2026-07-22
Health guidesChina Medical Companion for Elderly Expats: Digital Help
Medical companionship for elderly expats using China's digital healthcare system: on-site registration, large-print guides and pharmacy coordination.
2026-07-22
Health guidesChina Medical Tourism for Rare Diseases: Expat Guide
Rare disease care in China: specialist hospital matching, clinical trial access, international second opinions and coordinated multi-disciplinary treatment.
2026-07-22
Health guidesChina Medical Visa Extension: Documents and Process
How expats extend a China medical visa: S2 conversion, required documents and processing times, arranged so treatment continues without interruption.
2026-07-22
Health guidesCross-Border Cancer Care: Psychological Support in China
Psychological support for cancer patients treated in China: oncology-trained companions, family communication help and structured emotional check-ins.
2026-07-22
Health guidesCross-Border Post-Op Follow-Up: China Medical Tourism
Post-op follow-up after surgery in China: remote wound checks, rehab plan handover, medication management and integration with your home-country surgeon.
2026-07-22
Health guidesMedical Data Transfer from China: GDPR Compliance Guide
How to move Chinese medical records to your home doctor under GDPR, PIPL and HIPAA: encrypted transfer, patient consent and cross-border compliance.
2026-07-22
Health guidesPediatric Medical Companion in China: Gentle Care for Kids
Pediatric medical companionship for expat children in China: play-based support, emotional comfort and parent relief, so hospital visits stay calm.
2026-07-22
Health guidesPrescription Drugs to China: 2026 Legal Compliance Checklist
How to carry prescription drugs into China legally: customs declaration rules, controlled-substance limits and quantity rules, plus a compliance checklist.
2026-07-22
Travel and cultureLow-Intensity Cultural Planning Around a China Visit
Choose flexible museums, gardens, tea houses, and neighborhood routes around confirmed appointments and personal mobility preferences.
2026-07-22
Visa guidesChina 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit for Medical Travel
China's 240-hour visa-free transit gives eligible nationals 10 days for brief procedures such as consultations, dental work or health checks.
2026-07-22
Visa guidesChina Visa-Free Entry for Medical Travelers: 30 Days
Citizens of 50+ countries can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days, enough for brief consultations, dental work, eye surgery or health checks.
2026-07-22
Visa guidesHainan Visa-Free Entry for Medical Treatment (30 Days)
Hainan grants 30-day visa-free entry to citizens of 59 countries, medical treatment included, and hosts the Boao Lecheng pilot zone for imported drugs.
2026-07-22
Visa guidesS2 Medical Visa for China Treatment: 180-Day Stay
China's S2 private-affairs visa covers medical treatment for up to 180 days. A hospital invitation letter and translated medical summary are required.