New medical visa regulations in 2026 allow long-term treatment stays to be extended to ninety days, providing greater convenience for international patients receiving continuous treatment in China. The new regulations explicitly include follow-up visits, rehabilitation and accompanying family members within the scope, with clearer material lists.
Key points of the new regulations
The main changes include: first, long-term treatment stays can be extended to ninety days, covering patients who need multiple courses or long-term rehabilitation; second, follow-up visits, rehabilitation treatment and accompanying family members are included; third, electronic pre-review shortens on-site waiting, and some countries can complete procedures after arrival.
Practical significance for international patients
For treatments that need to be completed in stages, such as tumor radiotherapy and chemotherapy, post-orthopedic surgery rehabilitation and IVF cycles, a longer stay means patients do not need to frequently travel back and forth for visa processing and can complete the entire treatment plan more calmly.
Application points
International patients needing invitation letters can contact the platform for templates. It is recommended to prepare hospital treatment certificates, treatment plans and financial capacity certificates in advance.
MedBridge services
MedBridge issues treatment certificates at partner hospitals and assists patients in completing initial evaluation through remote consultation, connecting visa application and follow-up treatment.