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Costs: three separate items
Costs have three separate parts: medical costs as quoted in writing by the hospital, our separately listed service fee, and travel and living costs. International medical centers at Guangdong's pilot hospitals set their own prices, and costs are paid by patients or private insurance (source).
1. Medical costs
- Written quote from the hospital, forwarded unchanged and translated by us
- Paid directly to the hospital; you receive the hospital's invoice or receipt
- Quotes are in CNY; we add an indicative CHF/EUR/USD amount with the exchange-rate date
- We will only publish indicative prices per cancer type once we hold written quotes [待确认]
2. Our service fee
- We tell you the service fee in a written quote after the consultation. It depends on the scope of the service level.
- Paid in stages [待确认]
- Cancellation and refunds: [待确认：取消政策]
- Commissions or fees from hospitals: none
3. Travel and living costs
Flights, accommodation, meals, local transport, visa fees if applicable, and costs for companions. Indicative ranges: [待确认：差旅费区间]. We do not sell package trips; you book flights and hotels yourself or through a travel agency.
A note on insurance
Please confirm with your insurer in writing before you decide whether any costs are covered. Public health insurance in many European countries generally does not cover planned treatment outside the EU/EFTA, and standard travel insurance usually excludes planned treatment abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Is cancer treatment in China cheaper?
Not necessarily. Pilot hospitals in Guangdong set their own prices for international services. We do not advertise savings; we show you the actual quote.
Will my health insurance cover it?
Many public insurance systems do not cover planned treatment abroad, and private policies vary. Please confirm with your insurer in writing before you decide.
Do you receive commissions from hospitals?
No. We receive no commissions or referral fees from hospitals.
What currency are quotes in?
Hospital quotes are in Chinese yuan (CNY). We add an indicative amount in your currency with the exchange-rate date.
Organisational consultation, not medical advice.
Medical disclaimer: VIP Cure Trip is not a medical provider and does not diagnose or treat. The content on this page is general information and does not replace advice from a qualified physician. All medical decisions are made by the treating doctors. In an emergency, call 144 (Switzerland) or 112 (EU). Full medical disclaimer