How Much Does a Health Check Cost in Shanghai? (2026 Guide for Foreigners)

Updated October 2026 · 6 min read

If you're visiting or relocating to Shanghai and want a full health check-up, the first question is usually cost. The short answer: a comprehensive check-up in Shanghai costs roughly ¥800–2,500 at a top public hospital, or ¥3,000–10,000+ at an international private hospital. Both are far below equivalent packages in most Western countries, and both are available to foreigners with just your passport.

Price comparison: public vs private in Shanghai

What a standard Shanghai check-up includes

Most check-up centres in Shanghai bundle the same core items:

• Blood panel (CBC, liver & kidney function, lipids, glucose, HbA1c)
• Urinalysis and stool test
• Abdominal ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas)
• ECG / resting cardiogram
• Chest X-ray (or low-dose CT in higher tiers)
• Basic physical exam (height, weight, BP, vision, ENT)
• Optional add-ons: tumor markers, thyroid function, gastroscopy, MRI, dental and ophthalmology checks

How foreigners book a check-up

1. Public hospital check-up centre: walk in with your passport, or pre-book by phone. The check-up centre has a separate queue from outpatient clinics. Note that most public check-up centres have limited English — the international department is the English-friendly option.
2. Private international hospital: book online or by phone in English, pick a package, pay by card/WeChat/Alipay. No referral needed. Most support direct billing with international insurers or provide itemised invoices for reimbursement.
3. What to bring: passport, and any recent medical reports or a list of medications. Fasting (8–12 hours) is required for the blood test — most centres schedule morning slots.

Why people combine a check-up with a Shanghai trip

China's medical tourism inbound numbers passed one million visits last year, and a check-up is the most common entry point: it's a half-day commitment, prices are a fraction of home-country rates, and you get the results before you fly home. Many visitors pair it with work trips, the Canton Fair, or the CIIE in November. If your travel dates are flexible, a check-up slot can be arranged around your itinerary rather than the other way round.

Why work with MedPassCN as your medical broker?

Think of us like an insurance broker — except for hospitals. We don't work for any single hospital, and we don't sell you one. We work for you: we find the hospital and doctor that best fit your case, then handle everything around the visit.

• We match the hospital and doctor to you. Packages, specialist strengths, location and budget — we shortlist the options and recommend, you decide. Because we're not tied to any one hospital, the recommendation is genuinely in your interest.
• We confirm your slot before you fly. Popular check-up times at international departments fill days ahead. We lock your appointment in advance so it fits your itinerary instead of eating a travel day.
• Value-added services around the visit. Airport pickup, transfer to the hospital, an English-speaking escort during the check-up, and — after you leave — we follow up on your results and remind you of any recommended next steps.
• Results explained, not just delivered. You get an English report, but what does "mild fatty liver, follow up" mean for you? We arrange a doctor to walk you through the results, so you leave actually understanding your health.
• Insurance handled. Direct billing where possible, clean documents for reimbursement where not.

Booking yourself gets you a confirmation email. Working with us gets you an advisor who makes sure the right check-up happens, in English, on your schedule — and follows up after you're home.