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Infertility treatment in China for Japan patients

End-to-end pathway: visa, flight, hospital match, cost and length of stay — tailored for patients travelling from Japan for infertility care.

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Pathway at a glance

Visa
M-Visa (医療ビザ) — fingerprinting NOT required
Processing
4 business days standard
Flight
3–4 hours direct (HND/NRT–PEK/PVG)
Time zone
1 hour ahead (Tokyo → Beijing)
Language
Japanese-speaking International Patient Departments at PUMC, Ruijin, Zhongshan, Shanghai United Family, and HKU-Shenzhen
China cost (USD)
5,500–9,500

About infertility

Infertility affects approximately 1 in 7 couples globally. The standard evaluation pathway — ovarian reserve testing, hormone panel, partner semen analysis, tubal patency assessment — is well-defined internationally. Class A reproductive medicine centres in China deliver world-class IVF outcomes at substantially lower cost than US, EU, or Australia. Donor-egg / embryo programmes for international patients are heavily restricted in China; patients requiring donor gametes typically need to consider neighbouring jurisdictions.

Why Japan patients travel to China

Japanese patients commonly come for: stem cell and regenerative medicine, cardiac surgery, orthopedic procedures (cost advantage), and TCM integrative oncology. Many cross-shop with Korean and Singaporean centres.

Recommended cities for Japan patients

Shanghai (cardiology, oncology, integrative care) is most popular among Japanese patients due to direct flights from major Japanese airports and strong Japanese-language services. Beijing (PUMC) for complex / academic cases.

Diagnostic workup at Class A centres

  • AMH + antral follicle count (AFC)
  • Day-3 FSH, LH, oestradiol, prolactin, TSH
  • Partner semen analysis
  • Hysteroscopy or HSG for tubal/uterine evaluation
  • Karyotype + carrier screening when indicated
  • Infectious disease panel

Workup cost band: $260–$460 USD.

Treatment options

Lifestyle optimisation + timed intercourse

first-line

Reasonable first step in younger couples without obvious factors.

Ovulation induction (letrozole / clomiphene)

first-line

Particularly effective in PCOS-related anovulation.

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

selected cases

Mild male factor or unexplained infertility in younger couples.

IVF + ICSI

first-line

Tubal factor, severe male factor, advanced age, or after IUI failure. Standard cycle USD 5,500–9,500.

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PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing)

selected cases

Aneuploidy screening; 9–12 day blastocyst-biopsy turnaround. Adds USD 1,400–2,200 per cycle.

Egg / embryo cryopreservation

selected cases

For fertility preservation. USD 4,500–7,500 per cycle plus storage.

Procedure cost from Japan

ProcedureChina (USD)Japan (USD)Length of stay
IVF + ICSI5,500 – 9,500—14–21 d

Visa pathway for Japan patients

Short flight times and 1-hour timezone offset make Japan one of the easiest Asian source countries. Fingerprinting NOT required for Japanese citizens.

  1. 1

    Receive invitation letter

    Panda Touring Care issues hospital invitation letter in Japanese and Chinese within 3–5 business days.

  2. 2

    Complete COVA online

    Fill at cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn (Japanese interface). Print and sign.

  3. 3

    Submit at CVASC

    Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Nagoya, Niigata, or Fukuoka visa centre. No biometrics required.

  4. 4

    Collect visa

    Standard 4 business days. Express 2–3 days.

Full Japan → China visa guide →

Frequently asked

Do Japan patients need a visa for infertility treatment in China?
Yes — Japan citizens require M-Visa for medical treatment in China. Processing: 4 business days standard. Fee: ¥3,000–¥6,000 (single/multi entry). Validity: Up to 5 years multi-entry possible.
How long is the flight from Japan to China?
3–4 hours direct (HND/NRT–PEK/PVG)
Which Chinese cities are best for Japan patients seeking infertility care?
Shanghai (cardiology, oncology, integrative care) is most popular among Japanese patients due to direct flights from major Japanese airports and strong Japanese-language services. Beijing (PUMC) for complex / academic cases.
What's the diagnostic workup for infertility at Class A international departments?
AMH + antral follicle count (AFC); Day-3 FSH, LH, oestradiol, prolactin, TSH; Partner semen analysis; Hysteroscopy or HSG for tubal/uterine evaluation; Karyotype + carrier screening when indicated; Infectious disease panel.

Plan your infertility treatment from Japan

We arrange visa support, hospital match, written quote and door-to-door logistics from Japan. No obligation.

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