China Visa Medical
£395
- Physical examination
- chest X-ray
- resting ECG
- blood group and rhesus
- HIV
- syphilis
- hepatitis B
- liver function tests
CHINA VISA · £395 · HARLEY STREET
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.
ResultsVaries by panel
TimeApprox. 1 Hour
Price£395
AvailabilityMon - Fri
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China visa medical in London
A China visa medical at Medical Express Clinic is the Foreigner Physical Examination required for Chinese work, residence and student visas, including Z, X1, Q and R visa applicants.
The China visa medical covers a physical examination, chest X-ray with radiologist report, resting 12-lead ECG, blood group and rhesus, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and liver function tests.
The China visa medical costs £395 fixed and includes completion of the Chinese Foreigner Physical Examination Form during the appointment, for students, professionals and family dependants heading to mainland China.
The signed China medical report is prepared once laboratory and radiology results are back, and expedited turnaround is available for an additional £100 where permitted.
China visa medical applicants should bring their original passport, two recent passport-sized colour photos and the Foreigner Physical Examination Form if the visa centre has provided one.
China visa medical appointments take around one hour, in a single appointment, at 117a Harley Street, London, Monday to Friday, and can be booked online with a £100 refundable deposit or by calling 0207 499 1991.
How much does a China visa medical cost in London?
A China visa medical costs £395 at Medical Express Clinic, including the doctor consultation, examination, listed laboratory tests, chest X-ray and the signed medical certificate, with the resting ECG and blood group part of the panel and the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed, with expedited turnaround available for an extra £100 where permitted.
Expedited Turnaround · +£100 — Priority processing where the destination accepts it; confirm eligibility when you book
What is included in the China visa medical
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
Every package price includes your doctor consultation, physical examination, listed laboratory tests, chest X-ray and signed medical certificate. Female pricing differs where pregnancy testing is required. If your sponsor requests extra tests beyond the standard country panel, emailing your paperwork in advance lets us confirm any uplift before your visit.
Who books a China visa medical?
Workers
Z-visa applicants on company-sponsored work permits to mainland China.
Students
Students bound for Chinese universities on X1 long-stay visas.
Residency
Family dependants joining Z or R visa holders for residence permits.
Professionals
Teachers, engineers and consultants relocating to Chinese cities.
Common visa routes
Z work visa · X1 student visa · Q dependant visa · R talent visa
Your appointment
What happens at your appointment
On the day
Allow approximately one hour for the full appointment, which covers your Harley Street doctor consultation, physical examination, blood and urine tests, and your chest X-ray at our partner radiology facility a five-minute walk away.
Your visa documentation is checked with you at the appointment and completed, signed and stamped once all required laboratory and radiology results are back.
Report turnaround
Your signed medical report is prepared as soon as your laboratory and radiology results have been reviewed by your doctor. Turnaround depends on the country panel and whether expedited processing is requested (available for an additional £100 where the destination permits). Call 0207 499 1991 if you are working to a fixed submission date.
Common pitfalls to avoid
- •The ECG is required on the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Generic medicals may miss it.
- •The visa documentation, original passport and passport photos are needed if the visa centre requires them.
- •Forgetting passport-sized photographs is a common pitfall. Many countries require them, so check your visa documentation for the number and specification and bring them to your appointment.
Arrange your China visa medical
Appointments are at 117a Harley Street, where the full China medical panel is completed in one visit.
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. For a single hire or a project group, the 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. Headcount and travel dates let the clinic hold slots before individual 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
Sponsor or visa-house forms can be sent once for the group. They are completed for each employee when the required results are available, in the format the destination expects.
Existing corporate clients include energy contractors, professional services firms and global mobility partners. New accounts welcome from 5 mobilisations a year upwards.
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What our patients say
“Each year I book my overseas work medical here”
“I have to complete yearly medicals for overseas work. Each year I book up with Medical Express Clinic due to the efficient services, great staff and ease of getting an appointment. They always answer any questions I have, and I have referred several of my work colleagues who say the same about the services provided. I would highly recommend working with the team at the Harley Street clinic.”
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“I had a seafarers medical exam at Medical Express Clinic, the service was perfect, quick and professional, exactly what I needed. Furthermore 18 months after the exam Medical Express Clinic went above and beyond to help during a small crisis when the papers had been lost. I am extremely grateful to them for their support and service. Highly recommend!”
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China visa medical FAQs
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 and liver function tests. The price is £395 fixed and includes completion of the embassy form on the day.
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. We perform the ECG during the same appointment.
Can my UK GP complete the Chinese Foreigner Physical Examination Form?
Some GPs can sign the form, but missing tests or stamps often cause rework. Using a clinic that runs Chinese medicals regularly helps avoid a second appointment.
How long is the Chinese visa medical certificate valid?
Check your visa centre or university for how recent the form must be.
Can your doctors complete my visa medical?
Our doctors complete and sign embassy-format visa medicals at Medical Express Clinic on Harley Street. Sending your sponsor or embassy form when you book lets our team check that the test panel matches every requirement before you attend.
Where is the chest X-ray taken?
Your chest X-ray is taken at our partner radiology facility a five-minute walk from 117a Harley Street. The radiology fee is included in your package price and our reception team books the slot for you on the day.
I have an existing health condition. Will it cause issues?
Existing diagnoses, past surgery and regular prescription medication do not automatically prevent visa clearance. Let us know when booking and bring relevant clinic letters or recent test results so your doctor can document your condition accurately.
Can our company set up a corporate account for visa medicals?
Corporate accounts are available for HR and global mobility teams, offering direct invoicing, payment on account and 30-day credit terms by arrangement. Email info@medicalexpressclinic.co.uk or call 0207 499 1991 to set up an account.
Can you handle a group of employees mobilising together?
Yes, we arrange block bookings for project teams with a dedicated corporate account manager. Sponsor paperwork can be sent centrally for the group; each employee's form is checked against the required tests and signed once results are back.
