Where & How to do Medical Checkup for Visa

As an international student preparing to study or who is studying in China, one of the crucial requirements you'll need to fulfill is completing the mandatory medical checkup for your visa and residence permit application. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the process, locations, preparation, and what to expect during your medical examination in Hangzhou. This guide is for students in Hangzhou.

Why Medical Checkups Are Required

The Chinese government mandates medical examinations for all international students who will study in China for more than six months. These checks are designed to protect public health and ensure that incoming students do not harbor infectious diseases that could pose a risk to the local population. The examination verifies that you are free from conditions such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis B, and other contagious diseases that might prevent you from obtaining your residence permit.

According to China's Exit-Entry Administration Law, international students found to have serious infectious diseases or mental health conditions that may cause "serious damage to public health" may be denied residency and required to return to their home country immediately.

When to do your Medical Checkup

• After arrival : Most students complete the medical examination within their first few weeks in China. Some students may complete a basic medical check in their home countries before departure, especially if required by their university or scholarship program but you still need to do it one once you arrive here. You typically need to undergo the checkup before applying for your residence permit, which must be done within 30 days of arrival if you entered with an X1 visa.
• When Renewing your Residence Permit : This is a crucial point that many students overlook. You typically need a new medical checkup when renewing your residence permit if your current residence permit is expiring.
  

Designated Medical Facility in Hangzhou

Zhejiang International Travel Healthcare Center (ITHC)

Chinese name : 杭州国际旅行卫生保健中心

Address : No. 2 Wensan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou

Contact Telephone : 0571-87852410

Operating Hours : 8:30-11:00, Monday to Friday

Nearest Metro : Metro Line 19, Shentangqiao Station, Exit C3

Making Appointment & Registration

If possible make an appointment 1-2 days early online from the WeChat or Alipay miniapp, if you go there without appointment it can't be guaranteed that you will get the service that day during peak periods. But it's also possible for you to present your documents at the front desk, fill out a form, pay the fee and do the medical examination.

To book an appointment online copy this 杭州国际旅行卫生保健中心 and paste it in the search bar of WeChat or Alipay , then you can book an appointment from there.

Below is the process how you first register an account and book an appointment from Wechat miniapp.

How to get there?

Copy this 杭州国际旅行卫生保健中心 and put it in the Amap search bar and click on the first one and then you can go there by subway or paste in the Didi and just book the Didi to there.

Required Documents & Other things:

1. Original Passport – Required for identification purposes
2. Passport-sized photos – Typically 3-5 photos with white background (size: 3.5x4.5cm). You can also take the picture in the photo booth if you forget somehow but the prices are little bit high.
3. Medical examination fee – Carry some amount of money with you, approximately ¥600.

What to Expect During the Examination

The medical checkup typically includes the following procedures:

1. Physical examination: Height, weight, blood pressure, vision, and hearing tests
2. Blood draw: Blood is drawn from your arm for screening for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, and other infectious diseases.
3. Chest X-ray: To detect tuberculosis
4. Electrocardiogram (ECG): To check heart health.
5. Ultrasound examination: Abdominal
6. Urine sample collection

Things to watch for

• Do not eat or drink for 8-12 hours before your examination. This is necessary for accurate blood test results.
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before the exam.
• Inform doctors of any existing health conditions or medications you're taking.
• Get a good sleep.

When and how do you get the results?

After the tests are completed they will give you a cutout of a paper with your information about the test and make sure don't lose that. You have to wait for 3 days generally for the report to come and once the reports are out you need to return to the same place and go to the reception and show the cutout of the paper that they gave you earlier and they will give you the medical certificate report. Or if you have opted for mail during online appointment they will mail it to your university location.