Visiting, Studying, or Working Short-Term: The Complete Outpatient Process Using a Passport
For foreign nationals seeking outpatient care in Beijing, the first step is not to go straight to a hospital queue but to confirm the specific campus, department, and document requirements. The official Beijing guide explains that you can open “International Service Beijing (Jingtong)” in WeChat or Alipay, switch to English, and use the 114 appointment service. You can also register through a hospital's website, official app, or on-site channels. Popular departments and different hospital campuses may release appointments differently.
Complete registration and check-in for a first visit
Bring a valid passport, and make sure the name on the appointment matches the spelling in your passport. Differences in middle names, name order, or spaces can affect creation of your medical record. Peking Union Medical College Hospital's official appointment guide states that its app supports registration with a passport; whether other hospitals support online passport registration should be checked individually. At the hospital, follow the guidance to check in, wait for your consultation, pay, undergo tests, and collect medication.
Prepare a concise medical history before the consultation
Write down your main symptoms, when they began, previous conditions, drug allergies, and current medications, and bring relevant test results. If there is a language barrier, ask whether foreign-language service is available or use a translation tool. For matters involving diagnosis, surgery, or medication risks, however, make sure you genuinely understand the information.
Keep medical records, prescriptions, test reports, invoices, and itemized charges for follow-up visits or insurance claims. Official resources include the Beijing Guide to Medical Services for Foreign Nationals and the Appointment Guide from Peking Union Medical College Hospital's International Medical Services Department. Details are subject to your chosen hospital's latest announcements.