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DirtGuy · Joined: 28 Dec 2004 Posts: 529

I went through a visa service in Silicon Valley and the do lots and lots of Z visas in that part of the States. Their info clearly stated a medical check had to be included in my package. Luckily, I found a reasonably cheap clinic that had me in and out really quickly so it wasn't a big deal.

And, yes, I had to do exactly the same thing when I got to China but at least the school paid for it.

PG

Denim-Maniac · Joined: 31 Jan 2012 Posts: 1238

@ lemak

My first application for a Z visa was in the summer of 2011, and the medical was not required or requested in London.

My current application arrived back in my hands on Wednesday of this week February 2013. Again, Z visa processed in London and no medical required or requested.

Naturally I cant claim every Chinese embassy worldwide follows the same guidelines, but personal experience would suggests it isnt required if you are applying for a Z visa in London.

They do appear to have become stricter in the issuance of tourist visa though. I have a friend who will be travelling with me and staying in China for just three weeks. He didnt apply for his visa with me (so not red flags there), but they wouldnt accept his application without confirmed hotel bookings / itinerary / return flight tickets.

lemak · Joined: 19 Nov 2011 Posts: 368

lemak · Joined: 19 Nov 2011 Posts: 368

Is the Chinese embassy in Hong Kong currently accepting health checks done on the mainland for a Z visa application, or do they need to be done in HGK itself? Thanks!

hawaiianpunch · Joined: 06 May 2013 Posts: 12

I just had my blood, ekg and chest x-ray tests today. Results should be due in a couple days. Each of the schools from which I have received an offer requires a health certificate.

I have a question in regards to what documents are required to be notarized, approved by Sec of State office, and certified by Chinese Consulate. I am a US citizen.

1) ONLY Physical Examination Report for Foreigner Form

or

2) Physical Examination Report for Foreigner Form AND Results from each of the medical tests

choudoufu · Joined: 25 May 2010 Posts: 3325 Location: Mao-berry, PRC

Toast · Joined: 08 Jun 2013 Posts: 428

Interestingly when I did a new medical check the other day the hospital had a big sign up in English saying "It is prohibited for this facility to provide Hepatitis B results directly to an employer without the patient's express consent as a positive test result is no longer grounds for the refusal of an employment visa by the Public Security Bureau."

amisexy · Joined: 24 May 2012 Posts: 78

Can I just confirm that the embassy in London is not currently requesting medicals in the UK?

I had some friends that went out in February and they didn't require medicals for their visas. They only had a medical check out in China. Also, nearly everything I see online indicates that they don't need a medical check.

Thanks Smile

Toast · Joined: 08 Jun 2013 Posts: 428

choudoufu · Joined: 25 May 2010 Posts: 3325 Location: Mao-berry, PRC

GuestBob · Joined: 18 Jun 2011 Posts: 270

davelister · Joined: 15 Jul 2013 Posts: 214

from: http://www.visaforchina.org/MAN_EN/visainstruction/250146.shtml
so, for UK Teachers there's no mention of a prior health check requirement:

Work Visa (Z-visa) is issued to a foreign citizen who is to take up a post or employment in China and his or her accompanying family members, or to give commercial performances in China.

i.Please provide the following documents:

(i) Original passport which has more than 6 months left before it expires from the date of application and sufficient blank visa pages (18 months and more left if intended stay in China is more than one year).

(ii) One completed Visa Application Form (Download) with a recently-taken passport photo. All the items on the application form should be fully filled in with genuine information; if the applicant has a Chinese name, the Chinese name should be filled in; false or incomplete information and illegible characters may lead to refusal of a visa.

(iii) Employment Approval Documents required:

(A) Foreigners who come to China to take up employment as experts, scholars, teachers, managerial personnel and as personnel working in related state or local organizations should provide:
1. Permit for Foreign Experts Working in China(original) issued by the State Bureau of Foreign Experts (original);
2. An Invitation letter of Duly Authorized Unit or a Confirmation letter of Invitation (should be used within 6 months since its issuing date) issued by an authorized unit in China (original).

... I take it that A 1 Permit for Foreign Experts isn't the Foreign Experts Certificate (FEC) but a pre-registered permit so as to apply for the FEC in China (once the local health check and residency certificates/permits are sorted). Tell me if I'm wrong, please.

update: it seems I do need to get the health check (BG -14 form) done in the UK now.

davelister · Joined: 15 Jul 2013 Posts: 214

Foreigner Physical Examination Form (BG-14) can be downloaded from: http://isc.bit.edu.cn/show.aspx?id=134&cid=67

If you're asked to do a health check in your own country (as I now am) so as to get a work (Z) visa, it's the BG-14 that's required.

BlueBlood · Joined: 31 Aug 2013 Posts: 261

Dave, I'll be applying from within the U.S. Will I need to include this form?

Sadly for me, I'll be without health insurance for the first time in over 19 years within days. I hope I can get this done at reasonable expense. I've recently had EKG and chest x-rays, so those hopefully will "count."

Cheers