Foreigner Physical Examination Form (China)
The Foreigner Physical Examination Form is a document required by the Chinese government for foreign nationals who plan to stay in China for an extended period, typically more than six months. The main purpose of this form is to ensure that the foreign national is in good health and does not have any infectious diseases that could pose a risk to public health in China.
The form consists of several parts, including personal information, medical history, physical examination, and laboratory test results. The form also requires the signature of a licensed physician who has conducted the physical examination of the foreign national.
Important fields that must be filled out accurately include personal information such as name, gender, date of birth, and passport number. The medical history section requires the foreign national to disclose any pre-existing medical conditions or illnesses. The physical examination section includes measurements such as height, weight, and blood pressure, as well as an examination of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, heart, lungs, abdomen, and limbs. The laboratory test results section requires the foreign national to provide blood and urine samples for testing.
Parties involved include the foreign national, their employer or educational institution in China, and the Chinese government. It is important to consider that the physical examination must be conducted by a licensed physician approved by the Chinese embassy or consulate in the foreign national's home country.
Additional documents that must be attached include a passport-sized photo, copies of the foreign national's passport and visa, and a fee for processing the form.
Strengths of this form include ensuring public health and safety in China by screening for infectious diseases. Weaknesses include potential inaccuracies in the physical examination or laboratory test results. Opportunities include promoting the health and well-being of foreign nationals in China. Threats include the potential for discrimination based on medical conditions.
Related forms include the Health Declaration Form required for entry into China during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Medical Examination Record for Chinese citizens. Analogues may include physical examination forms required by other countries for foreign nationals.
The form affects the future of the participants by allowing them to stay in China for an extended period of time. The form is submitted to the Chinese embassy or consulate in the foreign national's home country and is stored in their personal records in China.