Can foreigners get medical treatment in China?

Yes. Foreigners are treated at Chinese hospitals, either through international departments where they exist, or as self-pay patients through regular channels. Media reports document a growing flow of foreign patients.

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Bring your passport for registration, expect to pay in RMB or via bound mobile wallets, and contact the hospital's international department (where one exists) in advance. For complex care, hospitals decide case by case.

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Sources

  1. China lures foreign patients with cutting-edge, cheap medical care
    AFP / Free Malaysia Today · news · accessed 2026-10-26
  2. More foreigners turn to China for medical care
    Xinhua (English) · news · accessed 2026-10-26

Information only. Not medical advice, diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Talk to your doctor. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.