Full Body Checkup in China for Canadians
Short answer: Canadians can book a full body checkup in China from US$399, with no GP referral needed. A standard package takes about half a day, and booking and your translated report are handled in English. If you're planning a trip to China anyway, you can fit a preventive checkup or an MRI screening into the same visit. You get the preliminary results discussed on the day and a full English report in 2–3 weeks to take home to your family doctor.
Prices on this page were checked against our live booking system on 2 November 2026 and are in US dollars.
Why Canadians look at checkups abroad
Many Canadians have a family doctor and a public system they value. Two things still push people to look further afield:
- Waiting. The Fraser Institute's physician survey reported a national median wait of 28.6 weeks from GP referral to treatment in 2025, and 18.1 weeks for an MRI scan (Waiting Your Turn 2025, Fraser Institute, December 2025). These figures are for medically necessary care that a doctor has ordered. A voluntary screening checkup is a different thing and does not replace that care.
- Scope. A routine visit with your family doctor is usually focused, so it may not include the broad blood panel, ultrasound or imaging that a full checkup package does. What your province covers varies, so check with your provincial plan.
A checkup in China doesn't replace your family doctor. It's a way to get a broad, self-paid baseline on your own schedule, then bring the results home.
What a full body checkup in China includes
Our standard packages are hosted in tertiary hospitals or, depending on the city, a licensed international medical centre in our partner network. We name the specific facility when we confirm your appointment.
- Essential package — liver and kidney function, blood lipids, blood sugar and a full abdominal ultrasound, plus other baseline checks. Best for generally healthy adults who want a professional baseline.
- Premium package — everything in Essential, plus low-dose spiral CT, cardiac enzymes and an expanded tumour-marker panel. Often chosen by people aged 35+, smokers, or anyone with a family history of chronic illness. The low-dose chest CT in Premium uses X-rays (ionizing radiation). If you are or may be pregnant, tell us before booking.
- Personalized Screening — built around your history and goals, priced by city.
Essential packages take about 3 hours and larger packages 4–5 hours, with a morning appointment and fasting beforehand. Physicians at the examining facility review your results and write the summary section of your report.
Prices (USD, checked 2 November 2026)
| Package | Price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Essential | $399 | Same price in every city we list |
| Women's Essential | $499 | Same price in every city we list |
| Men's Premium | $599 | Same price in every city we list |
| Women's Premium | $699 | Same price in every city we list |
| Personalized Screening | $500–1,399 | Depends on city; confirmed in your written quote |
| MRI screening, 1.5T (Shenzhen) | $399 / $649 / $899 | 4 / 7 / 9 regions |
| MRI screening, 3.0T (Shenzhen) | $599 / $899 / $1,299 | 4 / 7 / 10 regions |
| English-speaking companion, half day (4 hours) | $50 with a checkup package · $100 on its own | Full day $200. Available in 8 of our 10 cities (Nanjing and Suzhou: quoted on request) |
Prices are in US dollars. Depending on your location, our store may show an approximate amount in Canadian dollars; the exact amount is shown at checkout before you pay. See the full body checkup package page for current pricing by city and date.
Whole-body MRI: the 1.5T and 3.0T options
Some Canadians come specifically for MRI-based screening, which is generally self-paid in Canada when a doctor hasn't ordered it. We offer two multi-region MRI screening packages in Shenzhen, scanned region by region rather than in one head-to-toe sweep:
- 1.5T (Philips), at a licensed outpatient imaging centre: 4, 7 or 9 regions, from $399. See the 1.5T package.
- 3.0T, at Taikang Qianhai Hospital: 4, 7 or 10 regions, from $599. See the 3.0T package.
Both come with a translated report. The translated report typically takes 2–3 weeks (about 1 week at the fastest) on the 1.5T package, and 1–3 weeks on the 3.0T package. You also get your images (DICOM) to share with your doctor at home. Compare MRI options and costs.
Most regions need no special preparation, but on both packages the upper-abdomen scan needs time without food. At the 3.0T hospital it is at least 6 hours (water is fine). For the 1.5T clinic, your coordinator confirms the exact number of hours before your appointment.
Is an MRI right for you? MRI uses strong magnets, so it is not suitable for everyone. Tell us before you book if you have a pacemaker, cochlear implant, aneurysm clip, metal fragments in the eye, dental implants or magnetic denture attachments, or other implants, if you are or may be pregnant, or if you are claustrophobic. We go through this with you before booking, but the imaging team makes the final decision, sometimes only on the day. Screening scans can show incidental findings: things that are usually harmless but may need follow-up with your own doctor. An MRI screening is not a diagnosis, and a clear scan doesn't rule out every condition.
Entry to China: what Canadians should know
At the time of writing, Canadian passport holders can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family visits, exchanges or transit. Medical visits are not among the listed purposes, so confirm the right entry route for your trip with the Chinese embassy or consulate before you book. The scheme is time-limited and the rules can change; full details and official sources are on our China visa guide for Canadians. We don't arrange visas.
How it works
- Tell us what you want to check. Pick a package or send us your questions. We reply with a written quote before you pay.
- Choose your city and date. Packages are available in 10 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chongqing. MRI screening packages are in Shenzhen. The hospital confirms the date, so a specific date can't be guaranteed.
- Prepare. We send instructions, including fasting before a morning appointment.
- Checkup day. Check in early, finish by around lunchtime for a standard package, and add an English-speaking companion if you'd like support at the hospital.
- Results. Preliminary results are discussed on the day. Your full English report follows in 2–3 weeks.
- Back home. Share the report, and for MRI the DICOM images, with your family doctor. They decide whether anything needs follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral from my family doctor?
No. You can book a checkup package directly, without a GP referral.
Is this the same as a periodic health visit with my family doctor?
No. A periodic health visit is a check-in with your own doctor, and what your province covers varies. A full checkup package is self-paid and broader in scope (blood tests, ultrasound and, in Premium, low-dose CT). Many people use it alongside their family doctor, not instead of one.
Will my family doctor be able to use the report?
You receive a full English report and, for MRI, your images in DICOM format. Your doctor decides how to use them, and may repeat or order tests in Canada if needed.
Can I use a Health Spending Account or claim it on my taxes?
It depends on your plan and your situation. Check with your plan administrator or a tax adviser before you book.
Do Canadians need a visa to visit China?
Canadian passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for short stays for listed purposes such as tourism and business. Medical visits are not on that list, so check your entry route with the Chinese embassy or consulate. See our China visa guide for Canadians.
How long until I get my results?
Preliminary results are discussed on the day. The full English checkup report takes 2–3 weeks. For MRI, the translated report typically takes 2–3 weeks (about 1 week at the fastest) on the 1.5T package, and 1–3 weeks on the 3.0T package.
I'm a Canadian of Chinese origin. Anything to note?
Global Affairs Canada advises dual citizens to travel to China on their valid Canadian passport. See its China travel advice for details and the current advisory level.
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Last reviewed: 2 November 2026. Prices and entry rules can change; we confirm them in writing before you pay.