Clear answers for a complex journey.
Independent, practical information about preparing records, understanding costs and navigating medical care in China.
From first enquiry to care at home.
GETTING STARTED
How to seek medical care in China
A practical overview of hospital selection, record preparation and what happens after your enquiry.
Reviewed July 2026 · Read guide →COSTS
How hospital pricing works in China
Understand estimates, deposits, medical fees and the difference between hospital and support costs.
Reviewed July 2026 · Read guide →TRANSLATION COSTS
How much does medical translation cost in China?
Understand how written medical translation and hospital interpretation are priced, what a quote should include and how to avoid hidden costs.
Reviewed July 2026 · Read guide →MEDICAL RECORDS
What documents do Chinese hospitals require?
A practical document checklist for international patients requesting a hospital review, second opinion or treatment in China.
Reviewed July 2026 · Read guide →HOSPITAL ACCESS
Can foreigners visit public hospitals in China?
Yes—foreign patients can use Chinese public hospitals, but registration, language, payment and international-service arrangements vary.
Reviewed July 2026 · Read guide →ONCOLOGY PLANNING
How to request a cancer second opinion in China
Prepare pathology, imaging and treatment history for an oncology second-opinion enquiry with a Chinese hospital.
Reviewed July 2026 · Read guide →ENTRY PLANNING
Medical visa and entry guidance for treatment in China
Understand why hospital acceptance and permission to enter China are separate processes, and what international patients should verify before travel.
Reviewed July 2026 · Read guide →PATIENT JOURNEY
Travel and accommodation planning for medical care in China
Plan flights, hospital-area accommodation, accessibility and local transport without committing before the hospital confirms the campus and schedule.
Reviewed July 2026 · Read guide →PATIENT JOURNEY
Insurance and hospital payment for foreign patients in China
Understand deposits, self-payment, overseas insurance, direct billing and the documents needed for reimbursement.
Reviewed July 2026 · Read guide →PATIENT JOURNEY
Preparing for hospitalization in China
A pre-admission checklist covering documents, medicines, consent, deposits, companions and discharge planning.
Reviewed July 2026 · Read guide →PATIENT JOURNEY
Bringing a family member on a medical trip to China
Plan consent, communication, accommodation, expenses and realistic responsibilities for an accompanying family member.
Reviewed July 2026 · Read guide →PATIENT JOURNEY
Follow-up care after returning home from treatment in China
Prepare discharge records, medication information, imaging and a clear handover to the clinician who will continue care at home.
Reviewed July 2026 · Read guide →PATIENT JOURNEY
Emergency care for foreign visitors in China
Know the mainland China emergency numbers, what information to communicate and why a coordination platform is not an emergency service.
Reviewed July 2026 · Read guide →