China X & Z Visa Medical Exam in Nairobi
We complete China's official Physical Examination Record for Foreigner, with the exam, blood group, HIV and syphilis tests, ECG and chest X-ray it asks for.
Who needs the China medical exam
Students staying in China longer than 6 months (X1 visa) and people going to work (Z visa) are usually asked for China's "Physical Examination Record for Foreigner". Tourists on an L visa are not.
The form is not part of the visa application at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Nairobi. It goes to your university, to your employer for the work permit, or to the immigration office in China for your residence permit. Many employers let you do the exam after you arrive in China, so ask yours first.
What's on the official form, and what it costs
| Item | On China's form? | KES |
|---|---|---|
| Physical examination, including vision and colour vision | Yes | 10,000 |
| Blood group | Yes | 400 |
| HIV test | Yes | 2,200 |
| Syphilis (VDRL) | Yes | 750 |
| ECG | Yes, for every applicant | 1,500 |
| Chest X-ray (at our partner imaging centre) | Yes | 1,500 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) | No, part of our China package | 3,000 |
| Hepatitis C antibody | No, part of our China package | 3,900 |
| Urinalysis | No, part of our China package | 750 |
| Total, China package | 24,000 |
Some universities attach their own version of the form and ask for extra results, such as a full blood count. Send us your university's form and we'll match it.
The form is only valid with the doctor's signature, the clinic's official stamp and your photo stamped by the clinic. It is valid for 6 months from the date of the exam.
Vaccines for China
| Vaccine | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow fever | Required | China asks for proof from travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with yellow fever risk, which includes Kenya. CA Medlynks does not offer yellow fever vaccination; get it at a designated yellow fever vaccination centre. |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | 2 doses. |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended if not immune | Not a visa requirement. |
| Typhoid | Recommended | Especially for rural areas. |
| Japanese encephalitis | Recommended | For rural areas or stays of 4 weeks or more. |
| Rabies | Recommended | For long stays or work with animals. |
Do I need KMPDC attestation for China?
Only if your university or employer asks for it. Chinese government sources don't mention KMPDC. If you're asked for it, our KMPDC-registered doctor submits the form on the KMPDC online portal and you pay KMPDC's KES 3,000 fee through eCitizen.
What to bring
- Your passport and a copy of the photo page
- One recent colour passport photo (KMPDC needs it if your certificate is attested)
- Your vaccination card, if you have one
- Records of any long-term condition or regular medicine
- The checklist or form you were given by the embassy, visa centre, university or employer
China visa medical: questions people ask us
Do I need a medical exam for a China tourist visa?
No. Tourist (L) visas don't need one. Students staying longer than 6 months and people going to work are usually asked for it by their university or employer.
Will a positive Hepatitis B result stop my visa?
Hepatitis B is not one of the grounds for refusal in China's Exit and Entry Administration Law. The official form does not include a Hepatitis B test.
What about HIV?
China lifted its entry ban on people with HIV in 2010. The current law lists serious mental disorders, infectious pulmonary tuberculosis and other infectious diseases that may seriously harm public health as grounds for refusing entry.
How long is the China medical exam valid?
6 months from the date of the exam.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine for China?
Yes, if you are 9 months or older and travelling from Kenya. China asks for proof of vaccination from travellers arriving from countries with yellow fever risk. CA Medlynks does not offer yellow fever vaccination; get it at a designated yellow fever vaccination centre at least 10 days before you travel.
Consultant Infectiologist. Head, Infectious Disease and International Health Clinic, CA Medlynks.
Sources we checked
Visa rules change. These are the official pages this page is based on, checked on 2026-10-02. Your own embassy checklist always comes first.
- Embassy of China in Kenya: Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (form)
- Chinese Visa Application Service Center Nairobi: Z visa documents
- Study in Beijing: medical examination (validity)
- Exit and Entry Administration Law of the PRC
- WHO: countries requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination
- KMPDC: Medical Attestation Certificate user guide (July 2026)
Book your China medical exam
Send us your visa checklist on WhatsApp and we'll tell you which tests you need and the total before you come in. Daykio Plaza, Off Ngong Lane, Nairobi.