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Is an overseas medical report accepted in China?
Whether an overseas medical report is accepted is a local filing question, not a guess.
A certificate is required: Sanya's public reply lists a health certificate among residence permit documents.
Usually done in China: Most applicants complete the check at a designated institution after entry, and the report takes time to issue.
Third-party costs: Health checks, legalisation and translation are settled as incurred.
What most people miss: A slow report compresses your residence permit filing window. Plan the schedule backwards.
Local rules vary. Confirm current requirements with the authority before filing; outcomes rest with the authorities. This page summarises public information and hands-on experience. It is not legal advice and does not promise any approval outcome. Fees and processing times are confirmed in a written quotation.