China Visa Medical Examination – What to Expect

If you’re applying for a long-term visa for China (such as a work or student visa), a comprehensive medical examination is usually required as part of the application process. We offer a full China visa medical screening that meets official embassy  and consulate requirements at time of writing, however these may change or be province dependent, please double check with the Chinese Embassy current requirements.

Physical Examination

A full clinical assessment will be performed by a doctor to ensure you’re fit to travel and work or study in China. This includes:

✔ Height and weight measurements
✔ Vision (visual acuity) testing
✔ Systematic examination of:

• Respiratory system
• Cardiovascular system
• Abdominal system
• Neurological system
• Musculoskeletal system

Cardiac Assessment

12-lead Resting ECG
A heart tracing will be carried out to assess your heart rhythm and function.

Laboratory Tests

These blood and urine tests are required to screen for infectious diseases and assess general health:

Blood Tests
✔ Syphilis screening
✔ HIV test (including confirmatory if needed)
✔ Hepatitis B (HBsAg)
✔ Hepatitis C antibody
✔ Full blood count
✔ Blood group typing
✔ Liver function
✔ Kidney function

Urinalysis
✔ Tests for protein, glucose, and blood in the urine

Imaging

Chest X-ray
A chest X-ray is performed to screen for pulmonary infections such as tuberculosis (TB), as required by Chinese immigration health regulations.