Midland Medical

China Visa Medical £275

We have completed numerous China Visa Medical forms that are accepted by the Chinese Embassy

Our Doctors are registered with the FCDO

The medical examination including ECG and blood tests required cost £275

If required, the chest x-ray is £125 including report

If you do not know your blood group the blood group test is £109

All other tests are included in the medical fee

Whats included in your China Visa Medical?

Detailed Physical Examination
Mandatory Blood tests
FCDO Registered Doctors
Official Stamping & Certification

About our Clinic

About the China Visa Medical

The China Foreigner Physical Examination also known as China Visa Medical is mandatory for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Health Commission. It is an important component of the application for long-term visas, ensuring that all foreign nationals entering the country for employment or study are in good health and do not carry communicable diseases.

Who can apply?
Any individual applying for a visa to stay in China for more than 6 months (180 days). This is a standard requirement for expatriates moving for work, students pursuing degree programs, and those applying for permanent residency.

Eligible Visa Types:

  • Z Visa (Work Permit)
  • X1 Visa (Student Visa for over 180 days)
  • S1 / Q1 Visas (Long-term family reunification)
  • D Visa (Permanent Residency)

Requirements & Official Guidance:
The medical form is only valid for 6 months from the date of the exam. It must be completed in English or Chinese and contain the official seal of the practice across the applicant’s photo. For the latest visa regulations, please visit: Chinese Embassy in the UK: Visa Services.

Dont forget to bring with you

Aerial view of Shanghai Downtown, China. Financial district and business centers in smart city in Asia. Top view of skyscraper and high-rise office buildings at sunset.

FAQs about our Chinese Visa Medical

Which types of China visas require this medical?

The Foreigner Physical Examination is required for all “Long Stay” visas (over 180 days). This includes the Z Visa (Work), X1 Visa (Study), and long-term family visas (S1 or Q1). Short-term business (M) or tourist (L) visas generally do not require this examination.
You should book your medical within 6 months of your intended entry to China, as the form expires after 180 days. Most applicants book 4–8 weeks before their visa appointment to ensure all lab results and X-ray reports are back and the form is fully stamped.
The clinic appointment takes approximately 45–60 minutes due to the extensive list of checks required. Your final, stamped Foreigner Physical Examination Record—along with all original laboratory and X-ray reports—will be ready for collection or post within 3–5 working days.
Yes, the Chinese Embassy requires the actual paper printout of your Electrocardiogram (ECG) trace to be attached to your report. We provide the full 12-lead ECG and the trace at our clinic.
Yes, the official “Foreigner Physical Examination Record” has a specific field for your blood group (A, B, AB, or O) and your Rhesus factor. We include this in your blood panel.
Yes, these are mandatory infectious disease screenings for China. We provide the certified laboratory reports that must accompany your physical exam form.

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