The current valid types of medical visas for China in 2026 and related explanations are as follows:

1、 Conventional mainstream visa types
S2 visa:
This is currently the most commonly used visa type for foreigners seeking medical treatment in China. It belongs to the short-term private affairs visa category, with a stay period of no more than 180 days, and is suitable for the vast majority of foreign patients seeking medical treatment in China for a short period of time.
Visa free entry:
China implements a 15-30 day visa free entry policy for citizens of 75 countries and regions, and 65 ports support visa free transit, which can meet the entry needs of foreign patients with short-term mild illness and rapid medical treatment without the need for additional visas.

2、 Special policies for local facilitation
Hainan Boao Exclusive Urgent Medical Visa:
For patients who require long-term treatment, Hainan Boao has launched a 48 hour urgent approval medical visa, which can stay for up to 180 days and is suitable for complete treatment cycles such as tumor chemotherapy and orthopedic rehabilitation.

2026年现行有效的来华就医签证类型及相关说明如下：

一、常规主流签证类型
‌S2字签证‌：这是当前外国人来华就医最常用的签证类型，属于短期私人事务类签证，停留期不超过180天，适配绝大多数短期来华就诊的外籍患者。
‌免签入境‌：中国对75个国家和地区的公民实施15-30天免签入境政策，65个口岸支持过境免签，可满足短期轻症、快速就诊的外籍患者的入境需求，无需额外办理签证。
二、地方便利化特殊政策
‌海南博鳌专属加急医疗签证‌：针对需要长期治疗的患者，海南博鳌推出48小时加急审批的医疗签证，最长可停留180天，适配肿瘤化疗、骨科康复等完整治疗周期需求。