The UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements with the non-EEA countries and territories listed below. If you're visiting any of these countries and need urgent or immediate medical treatment, it will be provided at a reduced cost or, in some cases, free. The agreements do not cover the cost of returning you to the UK (repatriation) or routine monitoring of pre-existing conditions. The range of medical services in these countries may be more restricted than under the NHS. Therefore, ensure you have a valid private travel insurance policy.
You’ll be treated as if you were a resident of the country in question. Generally, these agreements cover UK nationals living in the UK. If you're not a UK national, you may still be covered for some reduced cost or free treatment if you normally live in the UK.
If you're planning to live or work in one of the reciprocal agreement countries, the information in the links below may not apply. Contact the HMRC Centre for Non-residents on 0845 915 4811 for more information.
Click on the links below for more information on specific countries.
Last reviewed: 05/11/2009
Next review due: 04/11/2011
