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From Russia / CIS · 2026

Medical tourism from Russia
to China — Class A care.

M-visa via Chinese consulate Moscow / St Petersburg / Vladivostok, RUB / USD-friendly billing, popular procedures from cardiac and oncology to dental and IVF, and direct flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Harbin.

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M-visa

Required

Apply through Chinese consulate Moscow / SPB / Vladivostok / Yekaterinburg

Chinese MOFA

8–10 hr

Direct flight

SVO / DME / LED / VVO / KHV to PEK / PVG / CAN

Airline schedules

Russian-speaking

Coordinators

At PUMC, Tongren, Zhongshan international wings

Centre programs

USD / RUB

Quotes

Itemized in USD with RUB equivalent and current FX

Service standard

5th-largest

Inbound source

Russia is among the top 5 source countries for inbound medical tourism in China

NHC estimate 2024

Adjacent border

Heilongjiang gateway

Harbin and border city access for Far East patients

Geographical

Tiers & pricing

Six tiers, transparent pricing.

Specialist

Cardiac surgery

CABG, valve, TAVR at Fuwai. Major savings vs Russian private cardiac surgery.

From $18,000

Treatment + trials

Oncology MDT

Class A cancer centres + NMPA-only-approved targeted / immunotherapy at substantial cost savings.

MDT-quoted

Niche

Stem cell + regenerative

MSC therapy access for orthopedic, autoimmune and selected indications.

From $8,000

Hip / knee / spine

Orthopedic surgery

Joint replacement and spine procedures · 60–70% off Russian private.

From $8,000

If eligible

IVF / fertility

PRC ART regulations apply (married heterosexual couples only). Single / surrogacy options elsewhere.

From $5,500

Best savings

Dental tourism

Implants, all-on-4, Invisalign at 60–80% off Russian private dental.

From $1,000 / implant

Top hospitals

Six centres
open to international patients.

Beijing

PUMC International + Fuwai + Tiantan

Beijing's flagship cluster · cardiac + neurosurgery + diagnostic excellence

Shanghai

Zhongshan + Ruijin + Fudan Cancer

Shanghai's flagship cluster · hepatobiliary + endocrinology + oncology

Harbin

Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital + Harbin Medical University

Closest mainland hub · 1.5-hour flight from Vladivostok / Khabarovsk · russian-speaking

Guangzhou

Sun Yat-sen Memorial + Sun Yat-sen Cancer

Southern China gateway · suitable from Moscow direct via HKG

Multi-city

United Family Hospitals 和睦家

JCI · expat-focused · Russian-speaking coordinator on request

Beijing

Beijing Tongren Hospital 北京同仁医院

Class A · large international patient volume · Russian-speaking ENT

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Do I need an M-visa as a Russian citizen?
Yes — for inpatient or surgical care in mainland China, Russian citizens require an M (medical) visa. Apply via Chinese consulate-general Moscow, St Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Vladivostok or Khabarovsk; standard processing 4–6 business days. Russia and China have visa-free arrangements for limited tour groups but not for medical care. We provide hospital invitation letter and support the application. Companion / spouse visa is M-visa with relationship documentation.
Какие города принимают международных пациентов? / Which cities accept international patients?
Top destinations: Beijing (北京) — flagship cluster with PUMC, Fuwai, Tiantan; Shanghai (上海) — Zhongshan, Ruijin, Fudan Cancer; Harbin (哈尔滨) — closest Chinese hub for Far East patients (Vladivostok / Khabarovsk), with Russian-speaking medical coordinators at flagship centres; Guangzhou (广州) — southern gateway from Moscow direct flights via Hong Kong. Many Class A centres have Russian-speaking coordination and large historical Russian patient volumes.
What about flight options from Russia?
Direct flights: SVO / DME / VKO ↔ PEK (Air China, Aeroflot historically); SVO ↔ PVG (Aeroflot, China Eastern); LED ↔ PEK (Air China, Aeroflot historically); VVO ↔ PEK / PVG / HRB (S7, Hainan); KHV ↔ HRB (frequent regional flights). Typical 8–9 hours from Moscow, 1.5–2 hours from Vladivostok / Khabarovsk. Connections via Beijing or Shanghai for cities not direct.
Will my Russian insurance reimburse?
Most Russian domestic VHI policies don't cover elective treatment abroad. International expat-grade policies (RESO-Garantia VIP International, AlfaStrakhovanie International, IngoStrakh International, Bupa Global, Cigna Global) typically do reimburse. Confirm in writing before travel. For self-pay patients, Chinese hospitals accept USD or RUB at current FX; we provide bilingual itemized receipts in Russian for tax or insurance purposes.
What about prescriptions and bringing Russian medication?
Personal-use prescription medication is allowed in reasonable quantity (typically up to 90 days' supply) with original Russian prescription. Strictly controlled substances (опиоиды, бензодиазепины) require a bilingual physician letter. Many Russian-prescribed agents (especially generics) are also NMPA-approved at lower cost in China; consolidating prescription supply during your visit may be more economical for chronic disease management. Always carry medication in original labelled bottles.
What about Chinese-Russian regulatory considerations for trial participation?
China's NMPA aligns with ICH-GCP (since 2017) and many Chinese clinical trials are multi-regional (with US, EU, Japan, Russia partner sites). Russian patients may be eligible for trial enrolment in mainland China with the same eligibility criteria as Chinese patients — see [Clinical Trials in China](/clinical-trials-china). Long-term post-trial drug continuity to Russia depends on FSI / Roszdravnadzor approval; we identify regulatory pathways case-by-case.

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Tell us your procedure of interest and travel city of departure. We return USD / RUB-itemized written quotes from two partner hospitals — with a Russian-speaking coordinator and translated documentation.

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This page is for general information only and does not constitute medical, financial or visa advice. Russian and Chinese regulations change; confirm with consulate, insurer and Roszdravnadzor before travel.