Case Details
China’s medical tourism mainly applies to S1/S2 private affair visas. Processing times vary by channel (all refer to official review time after complete document submission, excluding preparation and appointment time):
- Overseas Embassies/Consulates (Main Channel)
- Regular: 3–5 working days (mostly 4 working days for S1/S2)
- Express: 2–3 working days (extra fee); Urgent: 1–2 working days (extra fee)
- Port Visa (Only for Critical Emergency)
Processed within 1 working day (30 minutes at Shenzhen/Shanghai optimized ports); single entry, stay ≤30 days (not for ordinary medical tourism).
- Extension/Replacement After Entry
- S2 extension: 7–10 working days (apply 7–10 days before expiration)
- S1 residence permit: 7–10 working days (apply within 30 days after entry)
Key Notes
- Delays may occur if documents are incomplete; 2. Preliminary online review (1–3 working days) required by some missions; 3. Express/urgent services need approval, fees non-refundable if delayed.
