Vanliga frågor

China's top-tier Grade 3A hospitals meet rigorous national standards equivalent to leading European hospitals. Many have internationally trained specialists and dedicated international patient departments with English-speaking staff. That said, quality varies significantly between facilities — which is why working with a knowledgeable coordinator to select the right hospital is essential.

Typically 50–70% on equivalent procedures. For example, a hip replacement that costs £15,000–£25,000 privately in the UK may cost €5,000–€9,000 at a top Chinese hospital, including hospital fees, surgeon, and anaesthesia. Cancer treatments and IVF cycles show similar savings. Dental implants can cost 70–80% less.

Most European nationals need a visa to enter China. For medical treatment, a standard tourist/business visa (L or M) typically suffices for short stays. For longer treatment programmes, your coordinator can advise on the appropriate visa category. China has also expanded visa-free access for many European countries — your coordinator will confirm the current rules for your nationality.

International patient departments at Grade 3A hospitals in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu routinely serve foreign patients and have English-speaking doctors and nurses. Your medical coordinator also accompanies or provides real-time translation throughout your stay.

Most European state health schemes (NHS, Swedish Försäkringskassan, etc.) do not reimburse planned overseas treatment. Some private health insurance policies cover international treatment — check your policy. We recommend purchasing comprehensive travel and medical insurance that covers treatment abroad before you travel. Your coordinator can advise on suitable providers.

From initial inquiry to treatment start, most patients are in China within 4–8 weeks. Urgent cases (especially oncology) can be expedited to 2–3 weeks. The treatment itself varies: a dental procedure might be 1–2 weeks, an IVF cycle 3–4 weeks, cancer treatment 4–8 weeks or longer.

Grade 3A hospitals carry full medical liability insurance. Your coordinator remains your point of contact throughout. Before committing, you receive a detailed treatment plan including protocols for complications. We also recommend ensuring your travel insurance includes medical evacuation coverage.

Yes. As a European resident, you have the right to seek medical treatment anywhere in the world. There are no legal restrictions on travelling to China for private medical care. ChinaHealthGuide.org is an information and referral service — we provide information and connect you with coordinators, we do not provide medical advice or act as a healthcare provider.