Living in Shanghai Guide

Physical Examination for Expats in Shanghai
Enforced by:
International Travel Healthcare Center of Shanghai Entry & Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau

Procedures:
1. Object of physical examination: Foreigners who apply for permanent residence, holding a post or employment in China and have been residing in China for one year or more (including their accompanying family members), Foreigners who came to China for a short visit by holding F, L or other types of visa and now request for change of status in order to reside, work or study in China, and need to apply with public security authority for residence permit after getting the approval from competent authorities.

2. Documents required for physical examination: passport, a recent 2-inch carnet photo, Copy of business license, official letter, letter of appointment, or other relevant certificates; Accompanying family member shall carry along the residence permit for entourage, non-permanent residence permit, business license, student card or other relevant certificates.

3. Empty stomach is required for physical examination

4. Time for receiving permit: Applicant may receive the permit at the corresponding window against the invoice for physical examination within three business days.

5. The examination items: Internal medical, surgical, five sense organs, electrocardiogram, B-ultrasound, chest x-ray and blood examinations, and, according to specific circumstances, urinal, feces and phlegm examinations are also available.

6. The address of Shanghai International Travel Healthcare Center is 1701 Hami Rd., the office hours: Monday to Friday (8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.), Tel.: 62687606.