🇮🇩 M-Visa · Indonesia
China medical visa for
Indonesia citizens.
Documents, fees, processing times, embassy locations and the step-by-step process. Updated 2026 with current Chinese consular requirements for Indonesia applicants.
5–7 business days
Processing time
5–7 business days
IDR 800,000–1,500,000
Visa fee
Plus visa center service fee
Up to 2 years multi-entry possible
Validity
Single / Multi-entry · 30–90 days per stay
Required
Fingerprinting
In-person biometric collection at CVASC
5–6 hours
Flight time
5–6 hours (CGK/SUB to CAN/HKG)
1 hour ahead
Timezone offset
1 hour ahead (Jakarta → Beijing)
The basics
What Indonesia patients
need to know.
Visa type: M-Visa (Visa Medis)
Where to apply: Indonesian citizens apply at the Chinese Embassy in Jakarta or Consulates
Notable: Strong demand growth from Indonesia given limited domestic specialty depth. Direct flights to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong make South China most accessible.
Recommended Chinese cities: Guangzhou (SYSU Cancer Center for NPC and head & neck — particularly relevant for Indonesian patients given regional NPC prevalence), Shenzhen (cellular therapy, dental, English-first), Shanghai for premium cases.
Common treatments: Indonesian patients commonly come for: nasopharyngeal carcinoma (Indonesia has high regional NPC prevalence; SYSU Guangzhou is global #1), cardiac surgery, stem cell therapy, orthopedic, fertility / IVF. Halal arrangements similar to Saudi/UAE.
Required documents
What to bring.
Paspor (passport, 6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
KTP (Indonesian ID)
Completed visa application form V.2013
33×48mm colour photo
Hospital invitation letter (Panda Touring Care)
Appointment confirmation
Medical records (English translation included)
Application process
4 steps from invitation
to passport pickup.
Receive invitation letter
Panda Touring Care issues invitation letter within 3–5 business days.
Complete COVA online
cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn online application.
Submit at CVASC
Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, or Denpasar visa centre with biometrics.
Collect visa
5–7 business days.
Where to apply
Chinese diplomatic missions in Indonesia.
Jakarta (Embassy)
Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) accepts M-visa applications. Confirm exact submission window and current processing time on the local CVASC website.
Surabaya
Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) accepts M-visa applications. Confirm exact submission window and current processing time on the local CVASC website.
Medan
Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) accepts M-visa applications. Confirm exact submission window and current processing time on the local CVASC website.
Denpasar
Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) accepts M-visa applications. Confirm exact submission window and current processing time on the local CVASC website.
FAQ
Indonesia M-visa, answered.
- Apakah warga Indonesia perlu visa untuk berobat ke Tiongkok? / Do Indonesians need a visa?
- Yes — Indonesian citizens need an M-visa (Visa Medis). Apply at the Chinese Embassy in Jakarta or Consulates in Surabaya, Medan, or Denpasar. Standard processing 5–7 business days. Fingerprinting required.
- How much does the visa cost?
- IDR 800,000–1,500,000 depending on entry type and validity. Visa Application Center service fee additional.
- What's the easiest Chinese city to reach from Indonesia?
- Guangzhou (CAN) — direct daily flights from Jakarta (CGK), Surabaya (SUB), Denpasar (DPS) operated by China Southern, Garuda, Lion Air. Flight time 5–6 hours. SYSU Cancer Center is 30 min from Guangzhou airport. Hong Kong (HKG) is also well-served and connects to Shenzhen by 30-min train.
- Is China good for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC)?
- Yes — particularly in Guangzhou. SYSU Cancer Center handles ~40% of all NPC cases globally and is the world's leading clinical and research centre for the disease. Given Indonesia's regional NPC prevalence and limited domestic NPC subspecialty depth, SYSU is often the recommended pathway for complex cases.
- Are halal food and prayer accommodations available?
- Yes — top international medical departments arrange halal meals on advance request. Guangzhou and Shenzhen have multiple mosques; Beijing's Niujie mosque is one of China's largest. Panda Touring Care arranges halal-certified hotel options as part of standard packages.
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letter in 3–5 days.
Submit your case to Panda Touring Care. Once you confirm a receiving hospital, we issue the bilingual invitation letter required for your M-visa application — typically within 3–5 business days.