Mainland Chinese patients need C-3-3 medical visa (not K-ETA) for Korea. JRYN's invitation letter, Mandarin-speaking staff, and 30–40% Beijing/Shanghai pricing savings make Busan a practical choice. Here's the country-specific guide for Chinese patients.
C-3-3 visa needed. Mandarin support throughout. 30–40% mainland savings.
Chinese patients differ from most other foreign patient groups: K-ETA does not cover Mainland China passport holders; you need the C-3-3 medical visa for Korea entry. JRYN provides the required invitation letter (邀请函) free as a KHIDI-registered facility — this is mandatory documentation for C-3-3 application. Direct flights from Beijing (PEK) take 2h 15m, from Shanghai (PVG) just 1h 35m; weekend trips are straightforward. Treatment savings vs Beijing/Shanghai upscale clinics run 30–40% for the same procedures using the same KFDA-approved devices. JRYN's Mandarin-speaking staff handles consultation, consent, and aftercare. WeChat or WhatsApp both work for pre-arrival consultation. Most Chinese patients book a 3–5 day trip combining 1–2 treatments with light Busan tourism.
Send to JRYN: passport name, planned dates, treatment interests, photos. JRYN responds in Mandarin within 24h. WeChat ID or WhatsApp +82-10-3951-7576 both work. Most Chinese patients prefer WeChat; we use both.
JRYN issues bilingual Korean+English invitation letter (also Mandarin on request) confirming treatment scope, dates, KHIDI registration. Required documentation for C-3-3 medical visa application. Free for booked patients.
Apply at Korean embassy/consulate in your city (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, etc.). Documents: passport, application form, photo, JRYN invitation letter, proof of funds, return flight booking, travel insurance. Allow 5–10 business days processing.
PEK→PUS 2h 15m via Korean Air, Asiana, China Eastern. PVG→PUS 1h 35m. CAN→ICN→PUS 4–5h via Korean Air. Round-trip CNY 2,000–4,500. Booking 4+ weeks ahead for best fares.
PUS to Seomyeon: limousine bus CNY 35 (50 min), light rail + subway CNY 25 (60 min), taxi CNY 130 (30 min). Most Chinese patients use limousine bus for value and convenience. Hotel check-in same day.
Front desk processes paperwork in Mandarin. Dr. Lee provides treatment options through Mandarin-speaking staff translation. Treatment plan, pricing in CNY-equivalent, and aftercare instructions all available in Mandarin/Simplified Chinese before consent.
Multi-step glow combo. Strongly preferred by Chinese patients aware of Korean K-beauty culture. Booster + mild laser + LDM combination.
Regenerative skin booster. Korea has 5+ years clinical experience ahead of mainland China. 3-session series; many Chinese patients do all 3 in extended 8-week visit.
Lifting and tightening. Newest devices arrive in Korea before mainland China. Single 60-min session, mild swelling 24h, 12-month hold.
Yvoire, Neuramis, Chaeum. Chinese patients increasingly prefer Korean injection technique vs heavier mainland aesthetic standards.
Cutting-edge K-beauty regenerative therapy. Korean clinical adoption since 2023, ahead of mainland China. Combined with mild laser for enhanced results.
Pigmentation, freckle, melasma clearance. Korean clinics have higher cumulative case volume than mainland Chinese clinics. 3–5 session series typically.
Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, JCB, UnionPay all accepted. Most Chinese-issued cards work — UnionPay specifically supported. Cash CNY exchange to KRW at Gimhae or Hana Bank in Seomyeon. Alipay and WeChat Pay don't work for foreigners in Korean POS systems.
JRYN front desk includes Mandarin-speaking staff. Consultation, consent, and aftercare in Simplified Chinese. Dr. Lee provides treatment information through Mandarin-staff translation. WeChat or WhatsApp follow-up in Mandarin.
Korea has unrestricted internet — Google, WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram all work normally. WeChat works in Korea (no VPN needed for WeChat from Korea side). For accessing your Chinese-restricted services from Korea, use your usual VPN if needed.
Hundreds of restaurants in Seomyeon. Korean-Chinese fusion (jjajangmyeon — 炸酱面), authentic Chinese restaurants, hot pot (火锅) options. Convenience stores stock similar items to mainland China. Easy for Chinese patients to find familiar food.
Schedule flights at least 24 hours after treatment. PEK/PVG short flights (2h or less) tolerable same-day for most treatments. After HIFU/aggressive laser, 24h gap recommended. Skin booster, salmon DNA, botox flight-OK same day.
Declare prescription medications. Bring JRYN's prescription paper for any clinic-issued medication. Korean cosmetics under personal-use thresholds (around CNY 5,000) are duty-free for personal import. Don't try to bring back unopened injectables for use at home — that's illegal.
JRYN follows up at 24h, 72h, 14 days post-treatment via WeChat or WhatsApp. Send photos for progress check. Mandarin or English communication, your choice. Consistent care across borders.
Many Chinese patients return semi-annually. Save your JRYN patient ID; we pull up full treatment history for repeat visits. Plan multi-trip visa strategy — once you have one C-3-3, the second is faster.
Dr. Lee Portrait
A medical decision should not feel rushed.
My job is to give you the 30 minutes you couldn't get at home
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then deliver treatment that respects what made you fly here in the first place.
Send your dates and treatment interests in Mandarin. Within 24 hours we reply with treatment plan, CNY-equivalent pricing, and free invitation letter for C-3-3 visa application. No booking fee, no deposit until visa approved.
Individual results may vary. Content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a licensed medical professional before any procedure. Prices are estimates and may change. JRYN Dermatology is licensed under the Korean Medical Service Act.
Contact number : +82-10-3951-7576
Address:
4F, Samjeong Tower, 672 Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Korea