How to See a Doctor in Shanghai as a Foreigner: Step-by-Step Guide

A practical step-by-step guide for international patients: submit records, get matched to a JCI-accredited Shanghai hospital, obtain your visa, and receive full interpretation and escort support — transparent costs, no markup.

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How to See a Doctor in Shanghai as a Foreigner

Shanghai's world-class hospitals treat international patients every day. With 40 partner hospitals (39 in Shanghai + Hangzhou) and 97 medical programs, our platform coordinates your entire journey.

Step 1: Submit your medical records

Send your passport, medical history, and imaging reports through our online form or live chat. We translate your records and assess suitability within 24 hours.

Step 2: Get matched with the right hospital

We match your condition to the most appropriate specialist — JCI-accredited and Grade-3A hospitals such as Jiahui International, Huashan, and Ruijin.

Step 3: Optional remote pre-consultation

Before you travel, we can arrange a remote video consultation with your specialist so you arrive with a written opinion and treatment plan.

Step 4: Visa and travel preparation

Russian citizens enjoy 30-day visa-free entry. For other nationalities we issue verifiable medical (S2) invitation materials and guide the visa process, typically completed in 1–2 weeks.

Step 5: Arrival, interpretation and escort

We provide airport pickup, medical interpretation in 10 languages, hospital registration, in-clinic escort, and coordination with your doctors — plus nearby accommodation options.

Transparent costs

Treatment is paid directly to the hospital; our coordination fee starts from 699 CNY and we never add a markup. Check our pricing page for reference ranges.

Ready to plan your treatment in Shanghai? Contact us today and receive a response within 24 hours.