Guidance

How the NHS charges overseas visitors for NHS healthcare

Information for overseas visitors on charging for NHS healthcare

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 1 August 2018
• Last updated: 31 December 2020
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  1. 31 December 2020

     Updated with information how charges for NHS healthcare will apply to overseas visitors now the Brexit transition period has ended, reflecting the terms of the UK–EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement on reciprocal healthcare arrangements.

  2. 10 February 2020

     Updated with information on overseas visitors accessing NHS hospital care during the transition period.

  3. 24 October 2019

     Updated with information on the eligibility of overseas visitors for NHS hospital care following a no-deal Brexit.

  4. 1 August 2018

     First published.

This publication was withdrawn on 17 December 2024

The guidance has been superseded by NHS cost recovery - overseas visitors.

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This summary sets out the way the NHS charges overseas visitors for NHS healthcare. Full details of the charging regulations are set out in Overseas NHS visitors: implementing the charging regulations.