Guidance

Italy: hospitalised abroad

Information for British nationals in Italian hospitals, including how the British embassy can help.

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Includes information on:

  • contacting your insurance company
  • using your European Health Insurance Card
  • what to expect in an Italian hospital
  • what to do before you leave hospital
Published 16 November 2015
Last updated 22 April 2022 + show all updates
  1. Full document update 21 April 2022

  2. Revised guidance to make sure it is up to date.

  3. We have updated our Hospitalisation in Italy pack.

  4. First published.