Guidance

Italy: hospitalised abroad

Information for British nationals hospitalised in Italy, including how the British Embassy and Consulate can help.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 16 November 2015
• Last updated: 12 November 2024
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  1. 12 November 2024

     Reviewed and updated as necessary.

  2. 22 April 2022

     Full document update 21 April 2022

  3. 16 May 2018

     Revised guidance to make sure it is up to date.

  4. 5 January 2017

     We have updated our Hospitalisation in Italy pack.

  5. 16 November 2015

     First published.

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British nationals hospitalised in Italy

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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