Guidance
Example letter to clinicians of NHS visitor and migrant patients
A letter that NHS providers can share with clinicians at their trust to explain that a patient must pay for their NHS treatment in England.
Applies to England
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This example letter can be adapted and sent to clinicians who have requested information about whether their overseas visitor or migrant patient needs to pay for NHS treatment.
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Published 1 August 2018
Last updated 6 March 2026
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