Medical travel to Beijing, China

The scan you've been waiting months for. Done this week, for a fraction of the price.

We arrange appointments at the international departments of Beijing's leading hospitals, with an English-speaking coordinator beside you from airport pickup to your final report.

Helping patients from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Europe and Southeast Asia get care in Beijing, China.

What it costs

Typical price ranges

Public hospital fees in China follow government price lists, so the procedure itself is often a small share of your trip. These are indicative ranges; we quote each case individually.

ProcedureChina (USD)US typical (USD)Saving
MRI, one body regionContrast and international-department fees extra$60 – $250$1,000 – $3,500~90%
Single dental implantCrown included at most clinics$420 – $1,100$3,000 – $6,00070–85%
Full executive health checkBloods, imaging, cardiology, results in 2–3 days$300 – $1,000$2,000 – $5,000~80%
Cataract surgery, per eyePremium lens options cost more$1,000 – $2,500$3,500 – $7,00060–70%
PET-CT, whole body$900 – $1,400$3,000 – $6,000~70%

Exchange rate assumed at ¥7.1 = $1. Ranges are indicative only and are not a quote or a medical recommendation. Final prices are set by the treating hospital.

How it works

From your records to your final report

STEP 1

Send your records

Share prior scans, reports, or just a description. A coordinator replies within one business day.

STEP 2

Get a matched quote

We match you with a hospital department and send an itemized estimate covering medical fees, our service fee and suggested days on the ground.

STEP 3

Book and prepare

We lock in the appointment, check which visa route fits your passport and trip length, and suggest hotels near the hospital.

STEP 4

Arrive with backup

Airport pickup, mobile payment setup and a coordinator who handles registration, queues and translation in the consulting room.

STEP 5

Treatment and results

Most diagnostics return the same or next day. You leave with originals plus English translations of every report.

STEP 6

Follow up from home

We relay questions to your treating doctor after you fly home and forward records to your own physician.

Where China stands out

Specialties we arrange most

Diagnostic imaging

MRI, CT and PET-CT with short waits, often booked within days of arrival.

Dental work

Implants, crowns and full-arch restoration, usually across two visits.

Health screening

Comprehensive checkups completed in a morning, with a results consultation.

Eye surgery

Cataract and refractive procedures at high-volume ophthalmology centers.

Orthopedics

Second opinions and joint procedures, with recovery time planned into the trip.

Traditional Chinese medicine

Acupuncture and TCM consultations alongside conventional care if you want them.

Getting in

Many visitors don't need a visa in advance

China has widened visa-free entry since late 2024. Which route fits depends on your passport and how long treatment and recovery take. We check this with you before you book.

Short trips
10DAYS

240-hour visa-free transit

Citizens of 57 countries, including the US, UK, Canada and Australia, can enter through 65 ports. You need an onward ticket to a third country, such as US → Beijing → Seoul. Beijing Capital and Daxing airports both qualify.

Longer stays
30DAYS

Unilateral visa-free entry

Dozens of countries can visit for up to 30 days without a visa. The list changes often, so we confirm against the official list for your passport.

Extended treatment
S2VISA

Private-affairs visa

For treatment plans with longer recovery. We provide the hospital documents the application asks for.

Visa rules are set by China's National Immigration Administration and can change. Always confirm with your airline and the nearest Chinese embassy before travel.

Questions

Before you decide

How much does an MRI cost in Beijing?

At Beijing public hospitals, a routine MRI of one body region usually costs a few hundred yuan, roughly $60 to $250 including international-department fees. Contrast, a specialist consult and translation add to that. We send an itemized quote before you book.

Can foreigners see a doctor in Beijing?

Yes. Foreign patients can register at Beijing hospitals with a passport. Many large hospitals run international or VIP departments for overseas patients, and we handle booking and registration for you.

Are there English-speaking doctors in Beijing?

Many specialists in Beijing's international departments speak English. Your coordinator also translates in the consulting room, so language is never a blocker.

How long should I plan to stay in Beijing?

Diagnostics and health checkups: 3 to 5 days. Dental implants: two trips a few months apart, about a week each. Eye surgery: about a week including the post-op check.

Why only Beijing?

Beijing has one of the densest concentrations of top-ranked hospitals in China, and it's where our hospital partners and on-the-ground coordinators are. We'd rather do one city well than many cities thinly.

Are Chinese hospitals safe for foreigners?

We work with the international and VIP departments of large public hospitals. Ask us which hospital we propose and you can check its accreditation and department before committing.

Will the doctor speak English?

Many specialists at international departments do. Where they don't, your coordinator translates in the room and every written report is translated into English.

Will my insurance pay?

Most US plans don't cover planned care abroad. Some international and travel medical plans do. We provide itemized invoices in English so you can file a claim yourself.

How do I pay in China?

Hospitals take Alipay and WeChat Pay, both of which now accept foreign cards. We help you set them up on arrival. Our service fee is paid separately and quoted up front.

Is it cheaper once flights are included?

For imaging, dental work and screening, usually yes, often by a wide margin. For a single minor visit, often no. We'll tell you honestly if the trip doesn't make sense for your case.

Do you give medical advice?

No. We are a travel and coordination service. Diagnosis and treatment decisions are made by licensed doctors at the treating hospital.

Free quote

Tell us what you need

Fill in the form and send the summary to us on WhatsApp or email. A coordinator replies within one business day.

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