The Physical Examination Form is one of the documents that are needed in the process of going through the visa formalities. International students should bring the original copy along with them when they come to China.
About Physical Examination
International students who study only for one semester generally need not take the physical examination. You can consult with the Chinese embassy in your country whether you need the “Physical Examination Record for Foreigner” or not.
International students who study for one academic year or more must take the physical examination. Those who have got the resident permit needn’t take again except for those who have the resident permit but under 18 years old.
The physical examination should be taken in the public hospitals one month before their departure, if the physical check-up is done at a private hospital, the student should get the certificate notarized.
Physical Examination Record for Foreigner
1. The original “Physical Examination Record for Foreigner” is requested;
2. The valid period of “Physical Examination Record for Foreigner” is six months
3. The original record should stick one photo on the upper right corner with a hospital seal upon it.
4. There should be a doctor’s signature and date at the end of the record together with a hospital seal.
5. If you need copy the blank “Physical Examination Record for Foreigner”, please print two sides in one piece of paper (Don’t print the record in two separate pieces of paper);
6. Your original blood lab reports for AIDS, Syphilis, ECG report, X-ray report should be attached to the record.
The Following Materials are Needed when Taking the Physical Examination or Verifying the Examination Results in China
1. “Admission Notice” or student ID card
2. A copy of passport
3. Two passport-sized photos
4. The complete original reports of physical examination taken in your own country
5. Around RMB 400 yuan for physical examination or RMB 60 yuan of verification fee.