UK Healthcare
I’m going to live, work or study in the UK
Australia and New Zealand have a bilateral healthcare agreement with the UK.
Basically if you are going to live, work or study in the UK, you will be regarded as a UK resident and will generally be entitled to the same treatment on the National Health Service as other residents. The Department of Health website has more details. Choose the left-hand tab that applies to you.
I’m just visiting the UK
If you normally live in Australia or New Zealand and you are visiting the UK on holiday or business, you are covered by the reciprocal agreement.
There are two enquiry lines for overseas visitors on (+44) 207 210 4850 or (+44) 113 2545819 or you can email overseasvisitors@dh.gsi.gov.uk
below are a few tips for visitors:
- Even with the reciprocal agreement, it’s recommended to take out comprehensive travel insurance anyway
- Tell the doctor you want to be treated ‘on the NHS’ and not ‘privately’
- Take your passport when you go to see a doctor
- If you have an existing condition that will probably need treating while you’re in the UK, it’s suggested getting prior advice from the helplines listed above
European Health Insurance Card
To be eligible for a European Health Insurance Card for travelling in EU countries you must be a permanent resident of the UK (this normally means that you have legitimately lived in the UK for at least the preceding 183 days prior to your application).
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Call us on: AUS 1300 141 033, NZ +612 9318 7888 or email an enquiry HERE.
