Government Policies & Advantages

Access 485+ FDA, EMA, and PMDA-approved medicines and medical devices before they receive mainland China approval. This unique privilege allows patients to benefit from the latest global medical innovations.

Participate in cutting-edge clinical trials for emerging treatments, including gene therapies, stem cell treatments, and personalized medicine approaches.

First in China to allow temporary importation and application of special medical formula foods (February 2025), providing nutrition solutions for rare diseases.

Medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and devices imported into the zone are exempt from tariffs. This policy saved medical institutions nearly ¥62 million in duties from December 2024 to end of 2025.

Encouraged industries within the zone enjoy a reduced 15% corporate income tax rate, compared to the standard 25% rate elsewhere in China.

Citizens of 59 countries can enter Hainan visa-free for up to 30 days for medical treatment and tourism purposes. This makes Hainan one of the most accessible medical tourism destinations in Asia.

For treatments requiring longer stays, expedited medical visa processing is available with hospital documentation.

Foreign physicians can be approved to practice in the zone in as few as 15 days, enabling rapid deployment of international medical expertise.

Since November 2024, wholly foreign-owned hospitals are permitted to operate in Hainan Province, opening doors for major international healthcare groups.