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Practical guides to visas, permitted stays, hospital appointments, companions, arrival, medication and emergencies for patients planning care in China.
12 articles · updated regularly
- Arrival steps
Where should you complete China's arrival card before a medical trip?
Since 20 November 2025, foreign nationals can complete the arrival card free of charge through the National Immigration Administration website, the NIA 12367 app, or the WeChat or Alipay mini-program. A copycat site that charges a fee is not official.
2 min
- Arrival steps
Do you need to register where you stay after arriving for medical care?
A hotel registers foreign guests. A stay in an apartment, with friends or family, or in a home you own generally has to be registered within 24 hours. Online registration has the same effect as registration at a police station.
2 min