Change of https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-for-eu-and-efta-citizens-visiting-the-uk

Change description : 2025-07-24 13:05:00: Updated to remove out of date reference to COVID-19 testing and treatment. [Guidance and regulationBrexit]

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Guidance

Healthcare for visitors to the UK from the EU

Information on accessing healthcare for visitors to the UK from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.

Update history

2025-07-24 13:05
Updated to remove out of date reference to COVID-19 testing and treatment.

2021-11-01 00:00
Updated to reflect the UK-Switzerland Convention on Social Security Coordination coming into effect. From 1 November 2021, eligible visitors to the UK from Switzerland can use a valid EHIC to access state-provided, necessary healthcare in the UK.

2021-03-09 12:20
In 'Medically necessary treatment' section, added that you may be eligible for a reimbursement of your immigration health surcharge payment in certain circumstances, and a link to find out more.

2019-10-03 12:51
Added no-deal Brexit arrangement for Spanish visitors.

2019-08-08 14:53
Increased visibility of calls to action. Highlighted the different guidance for visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland if there is a no-deal Brexit. Highlighted guidance for EU and EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) citizens about agreements with EFTA states and studying in the UK.