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Guides
Practical planning information — visas, what a checkup trip looks like, insurance, and how we source the numbers on this site. Not medical or immigration advice.
Entry Requirements: Visa-Free Travel, K-ETA, and the Medical Tourism Visa
Most short checkup trips don't need a special visa. Here's what actually applies, and when you'd need the C-3-3 medical tourism visa instead.
What a Local-Clinic Checkup Trip Actually Looks Like
The practical shape of a trip built around a local-clinic checkup instead of a general hospital — booking, the visit itself, and getting your results after you're home.
Insurance, Payment, and Refunds — What to Check Before You Book
What's actually likely to be covered, what almost certainly isn't, and the payment/refund questions worth asking a clinic directly.
What the Equipment on This Site Actually Checks For
MRI, CT, ultrasound, EMG — the equipment listed on clinic profiles has specific purposes. Here's what each one is actually used to look for.
How We Verify Pricing and Clinic Data
Where the numbers on this site actually come from, and why we don't rank clinics by reviews.