The brief includes the full M-visa (medical visa) flow: which hospital can issue the invitation, issuance time, your country's consular processing time, plus an invitation-letter sample and materials checklist.
Invitation letter sample (real hospital letterhead; body content redacted)
Issuing hospital: JIAHUI INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL · Letter no.: JH-INV-2024-█████
To: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Australia
Re: Medical Visa (M Class) Sponsorship for Mr. JOSEPH HAMILTON
(12 paragraphs covering patient details, diagnosis, treatment plan, expected stay, financial commitment, post-discharge follow-up. The actual brief includes the full unredacted text.)
Authorized signature · Hospital seal · Date
M-visa materials checklist
- Original passport (≥6 months validity, ≥2 blank pages)
- Visa application form (China Visa Application Service Center V.2013A)
- Two recent 2-inch color photos on white background
- Original hospital invitation letter
- Diagnostic certificate from a tertiary hospital or equivalent
- Proof of funds: 3 months of bank statements or savings certificate
- Return ticket booking + accommodation booking in China
- If accompanied: companion's passport + relationship proof
Timing estimate
- · Invitation issuance: 3–5 business days at the hospital (after your records are verified)
- · M-visa consular processing: 4–10 business days (per consulate Q2 2026 data)
- · Plan to leave 4 weeks for the full preparation
The brief reconciles the checklist against your country's consular requirements.