China Visa Medical, London
The full Chinese Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed at our Harley Street clinic. £395 covers resting ECG, blood group, chest X-ray and infection screening in one visit.
China Visa Medical, London: the direct answer
A China visa medical is the Foreigner Physical Examination required by the People's Republic of China for work, residence (Z visa) and student visas. The £395 Medical Express Clinic package covers physical examination, chest X-ray, resting ECG, blood group and rhesus, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and liver function tests, completed in a single Harley Street appointment.
The Chinese embassy uses the standardised Foreigner Physical Examination Form, which is one of the more detailed visa medicals in our catalogue. Alongside the standard infection screen, the form requires a resting 12-lead ECG, a blood group and rhesus result, and a chest X-ray with radiologist report. Many applicants are surprised by the ECG requirement, which catches out anyone who books a generic visa medical.
Our Harley Street clinic completes the full form during the appointment, including the embassy-stamped photograph requirement and the doctor's clinical attestation. We have prepared China medicals for students, professionals heading to Beijing and Shanghai, and family dependants of Z-visa holders for decades.
What is included in the China visa medical
Includes consultation, examination, listed laboratory tests, chest X-ray and the signed medical certificate.
The China embassy panel at Medical Express Clinic covers:
- Physical examination
- chest X-ray
- resting ECG
- blood group and rhesus
- HIV
- syphilis
- hepatitis B
- liver function tests
All package prices include consultation, examination, listed laboratory tests, chest X-ray and the signed medical certificate. Female pricing differs where the embassy requires pregnancy testing. Some embassies request extra tests beyond the standard panel; submit your paperwork in advance and we will confirm any uplift before you attend.
Who books a China visa medical?
Z-visa applicants on company-sponsored work permits to mainland China.
Students bound for Chinese universities on X1 long-stay visas.
Family dependants joining Z or R visa holders for residence permits.
Teachers, engineers and consultants relocating to Chinese cities.
Common visa routes
What happens at your appointment
On the day
The full appointment takes approximately one hour, including the on-site doctor consultation, blood draws, urinalysis and the chest X-ray at the partner radiology facility a short walk from the clinic.
China expects the completed Foreigner Physical Examination Form returned with a clinic stamp on the applicant photograph and a doctor signature beside each test result. We complete and stamp the form on the day so it is ready for the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre.
What to bring
- Original passport plus two recent passport-sized colour photos for the form.
- The Chinese Foreigner Physical Examination Form if your visa centre has provided one.
- A pen for completing the personal-details section on the embassy form.
- List of current medications and any recent ECG or chest X-ray reports if applicable.
Report turnaround and validity
Standard signed report
+£100 where permitted
Full panel in one visit
Signed medical reports are typically ready within 3 to 5 working days. Expedited turnaround is available for an additional £100 where the destination allows it, with most expedited reports issued within 48 hours of attendance.
The Chinese Foreigner Physical Examination is generally accepted for 6 months from the date of signing, although some Chinese provinces request a fresh report within 3 months.
Common embassy add-ons
- •Mantoux or IGRA testing for student or healthcare applicants where requested.
- •ECG interpretation by a consultant cardiologist for applicants with cardiac history.
Common pitfalls to avoid
The ECG is the most commonly missed test. Generic medicals will fail at the visa centre if the ECG strip and interpretation are not attached.
The applicant photograph must be stamped across the clinic seal. We do this on the day; if the seal is missing, the visa centre will return the form.
Mobilising staff to China? We work with HR and global mobility teams
Multinationals, universities, consultancies and engineering firms sending staff, faculty and project teams to mainland China on Z and R visa assignments. If your team is preparing a single hire or a project group, our corporate desk handles the medical end so HR and mobility can stay focused on the visa file.
Direct invoicing, payment on account and 30-day credit terms are available by arrangement. We work directly with internal HR functions and with global mobility partners managing relocations for blue-chip clients.
Block bookings for project teams
Rolling capacity for multi-employee mobilisations. Send us the headcount and travel dates and we will hold the slots before bookings come in.
Payment on account, 30-day credit terms
Direct invoicing to your finance team. No need for individual employees to pay and reclaim. Credit terms agreed at account opening.
Dedicated corporate account manager
A single named contact for bookings, embassy paperwork queries and reporting. Mobility consultancies and PEO providers welcome.
Embassy paperwork managed centrally
Send us your sponsor or visa-house forms once. We complete them on the day for every employee in the cohort, in the format your destination expects.
Existing corporate clients include energy contractors, professional services firms and global mobility partners. New accounts welcome from 5 mobilisations a year upwards.
China Visa Medical, London
Pick a slot at 117a Harley Street and complete the full China medical panel in one visit. Fixed price £395.
Related visa medical pages
Compare requirements and pricing across neighbouring destinations we sign regularly:
Malaysia visa medical
A Malaysia visa medical is the pre-arrival examination required for Malaysia employment, residence, MM2H, and student visas.
Brunei visa medical
A Brunei visa medical is the pre-arrival examination required for Brunei employment, residence and dependant visas.
Papua New Guinea visa medical
A Papua New Guinea visa medical is the pre-arrival examination required for PNG work, residence and dependant visas.
UAE / Dubai visa medical
A UAE visa medical is the fitness-to-work examination required by the United Arab Emirates for residency, employment and dependant visas.
Sources & References
- Foreign nationals applying for Z work, X1 study, or Q dependant visas to China must submit a completed Foreigner Physical Examination Form including chest X-ray, ECG and infection screening. — Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) London[Link]
- The Chinese health authorities require the Foreigner Physical Examination to be completed and stamped by an approved overseas medical institution, with the applicant photograph sealed across the clinic stamp. — National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China[Link]
Treatment menu & fees
China Visa Medical
£395Expedited Turnaround
+£100Common questions
Q.What is included in a China visa medical?
The Chinese Foreigner Physical Examination covers physical examination, chest X-ray (with radiologist report), resting 12-lead ECG, blood group and rhesus, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B (HBsAg) and liver function tests (ALT, AST). The price is £395 fixed and includes completion of the embassy form on the day.
Q.Why do I need an ECG for a China visa?
The standardised Foreigner Physical Examination Form requires a resting 12-lead ECG with the strip and interpretation attached. This is a Chinese embassy requirement rather than a UK one, which is why generic visa medicals often miss it. We perform the ECG during the same appointment.
Q.Can my UK GP complete the Chinese Foreigner Physical Examination Form?
In theory, yes, but in practice the form is regularly returned because of missing tests, stamps or photo overlap. Using an FCDO panel clinic that runs Chinese medicals regularly avoids the rework cycle and the additional cost of a second appointment.
Q.How long is the Chinese visa medical certificate valid?
The Foreigner Physical Examination is generally accepted for 6 months from signing. Some provinces request a fresh report within 3 months, particularly for student visas, so check with your university or sponsor.
Q.Are your doctors approved to sign visa medicals?
Yes. Our doctors are registered with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and have completed tens of thousands of visa medical examinations across every destination listed on our website.
Q.Where is the chest X-ray taken?
The chest X-ray is performed at a partner radiology facility a five-minute walk from the clinic. The cost is included in the package price and our team books the slot for you on the day.
Q.I have an existing health condition. Will it cause issues?
Existing diagnoses, recent surgery and regular medication do not automatically affect your visa medical. Tell us when you book and we will guide you on documentation so the embassy accepts the report first time.
Q.Can our company set up a corporate account for visa medicals?
Yes. We open corporate accounts for HR and global mobility teams sending staff abroad, with direct invoicing, payment on account and 30-day credit terms by arrangement. Most accounts are live within a few working days of the first booking. Email info@medicalexpressclinic.co.uk or call 020 7499 1991 to set one up.
Q.Can you handle a group of employees mobilising together?
Yes. We routinely run block bookings for project teams, with rolling capacity, a dedicated corporate account manager and embassy paperwork managed centrally so reports come back in the format your sponsor or visa house expects. For larger groups, on-site assessments at your offices are available for the routine elements of the medical.
