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How the NHS charges overseas visitors for NHS healthcare

Information for overseas visitors on charging for NHS healthcare

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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.

Published 1 August 2018
Last updated 31 December 2020 + show all updates
  1. 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. Updated with information on overseas visitors accessing NHS hospital care during the transition period.

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

  4. First published.