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The UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) lets you get necessary state healthcare in EU countries, and some other countries, on the same basis as a resident of that country.
How to get state healthcare when you’re on holiday or travelling to Spain.
How UK citizens or residents can get healthcare when visiting countries or territories outside the EU where the UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements.
Information on accessing healthcare for visitors to the UK from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in France.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Finland.
Information on accessing healthcare for citizens from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland living in or moving to the UK.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Spain.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Germany.
How to get healthcare if you live, work or study in the Netherlands.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Austria.
Full-time students from the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland studying in the UK can apply for a reimbursement of the immigration health surcharge (IHS).
Get a refund of the immigration health surcharge (IHS) if you're a student - eligibility, what you’ll get and how to apply.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Portugal.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Cyprus.
How to get state healthcare when you’re on holiday or travelling to Ireland.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Denmark.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Hungary.
Travel advice and information if you're planning a winter sports holiday abroad, including things to do before you go and staying safe at your resort.
Help available and steps you should take if you have a medical emergency or are hospitalised abroad, including for planned treatment.
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