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Visa-Free Policies Fuel New Trend in Medical Tourism: International Patients Praise Parkway in Shanghai

On Feb. 14, 2026, Parkway announced an expansion using the 144-hour visa-free transit policy to attract short-stay international medical visitors, leveraging facilities near Hongqiao and downtown Xintiandi in Shanghai.
China's opening-up policy and the 144-hour policy have increased convenience for short medical trips, while recently many foreign nationals have added brief health access to business or tourism itineraries.
The MediCentre spans nearly 7,000 square meters and offers overnight health screening packages and 24-hour procedures for time-pressed patients, backed by nearly 300 experts from Shanghai's top hospitals.
The expansion increases Shanghai's accessibility by linking a three-tiered service system across Huangpu, Changning, Minhang, and Pudong with the Yangtze River Delta healthcare ecosystem, while rapid admission-to-discharge pathways save time for business professionals.
With two decades in Shanghai, Parkway, as one of the first international high-quality healthcare providers in China, is positioned for sustained growth in inbound medical travel due to its proximity to Hongqiao and capability across common procedures.

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Visa-Free Policies Fuel New Trend in Medical Tourism: International Patients Praise Parkway in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Feb. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the implementation of 144-hour visa-free transit across multiple cities in China, international visitors now enjoy significantly greater convenience. Recently, an intriguing trend has emerged: many foreign nationals arriving in Shanghai for business or…

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