Do I need a medical visa for China?
No — because China has no dedicated medical-visa category. Short consultations during an ordinary visit are generally unproblematic under visa-free entry (30 days for citizens of 50 countries as of 2026). For planned treatment, surgery, or hospitalization, apply for an appropriate visa before traveling: contact your Chinese embassy or consulate, state the purpose honestly, and ask the hospital's international department for an appointment or invitation letter to support the application. Visa-free stays cannot be routinely extended, so a proper visa protects you if treatment runs longer than planned.