🇸🇦 M-Visa · Saudi Arabia
China medical visa for
Saudi Arabia citizens.
Documents, fees, processing times, embassy locations and the step-by-step process. Updated 2026 with current Chinese consular requirements for Saudi Arabia applicants.
7–14 business days
Processing time
7–14 business days
Approx SAR 600–1,200
Visa fee
Plus visa center service fee
Single or multi-entry, typically 90 days–1 year
Validity
Single / Multi-entry · 60–90 days per stay
Required
Fingerprinting
In-person biometric collection at CVASC
9–11 hours
Flight time
9–11 hours (RUH/JED/DMM to PEK/PVG)
5 hours ahead
Timezone offset
5 hours ahead
The basics
What Saudi Arabia patients
need to know.
Visa type: M-Visa (تأشيرة طبية)
Where to apply: Saudi citizens apply at the Chinese Embassy in Riyadh or Consulate in Jeddah
Notable: Saudi patients increasingly choosing China for advanced regenerative medicine, oncology and orthopedics not covered by domestic / regional providers.
Recommended Chinese cities: Beijing (PUMC International, 301 Hospital) and Shanghai (Ruijin VIP, SUFH, Fudan Cancer + Proton) for complex cases. HKU-Shenzhen for English-Arabic comfortable workflow.
Common treatments: Saudi patients commonly come for: stem cell therapy, CAR-T, complex oncology, orthopedic and spinal surgery, executive health screenings. Many travel with family / companions; halal food and prayer accommodation are standard at top international departments.
Required documents
What to bring.
Passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
Completed visa application form V.2013
33×48mm colour photo
Hospital invitation letter (Panda Touring Care)
Appointment confirmation
Medical records (English or Arabic + English translation)
For accompanying companions: family relationship documents (marriage certificate / family card)
Application process
4 steps from invitation
to passport pickup.
Receive invitation letter
Panda Touring Care issues hospital invitation letter (English + Arabic) within 3–5 business days.
Complete COVA online
Fill the online application at cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn.
Submit at CVASC Riyadh or Jeddah
Bring documents + biometrics. Halal-friendly waiting area.
Collect visa
7–14 business days standard. Plan ahead for treatment timing.
Where to apply
Chinese diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh (Embassy)
Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) accepts M-visa applications. Confirm exact submission window and current processing time on the local CVASC website.
Jeddah (Consulate)
Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) accepts M-visa applications. Confirm exact submission window and current processing time on the local CVASC website.
FAQ
Saudi Arabia M-visa, answered.
- هل يحتاج المواطنون السعوديون إلى تأشيرة لعلاج طبي في الصين؟ / Do Saudi citizens need a visa for medical treatment in China?
- Yes. Saudi citizens require an M-visa for medical treatment. Apply at the Chinese Embassy in Riyadh or Consulate in Jeddah. Standard processing 7–14 business days. Fingerprinting is required.
- How much does the M-visa cost?
- Approximately SAR 600–1,200 depending on single vs multi-entry and validity period. Visa Application Center service fee additional. Expedited processing available.
- Are there halal food and prayer accommodations at Chinese hospitals?
- Yes — at top international medical departments (PUMC, Ruijin VIP, Shanghai United Family, HKU-Shenzhen) halal meal options are arranged in advance. Most major Chinese cities have multiple mosques and prayer facilities. Panda Touring Care arranges halal-certified hotels and meals as part of standard packages for Muslim patients.
- Can family members travel with me?
- Yes — accompanying family members can apply for L (tourist) or S2 (visiting medical patient) visas. Panda Touring Care provides invitation letters covering the patient + up to 4 family companions. S2 visa allows 30–180 days stay.
- What language services are available?
- Arabic-speaking patient coordinators are available at top Beijing and Shanghai international departments on advance request. English is the lingua franca at all top international medical departments. Panda Touring Care provides dedicated Arabic interpretation throughout the visit.
- Can I bring my own physician for consultation?
- Yes — many Saudi patients are accompanied by a personal physician for joint consultation and continuity. The accompanying physician applies for an F (visit) or S2 visa. Panda Touring Care arranges joint case discussions with Chinese specialists.
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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.