Follow the guidance for:
- NHS dental treatment
- NHS prescriptions
- NHS optical care
- visiting a General Practitioner (GP) or hospital
NHS dental treatment
NHS dental treatment is available to patients who live in a country which has a reciprocal healthcare agreement with the UK.
The standard NHS dental charges apply in these cases unless you're entitled to free NHS dental treatment.
If you’re unsure if a country has a reciprocal agreement with the UK or have further questions about healthcare for overseas visitors, contact the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) helpline on 0207 210 4850.
NHS prescriptions
If you're registered with an NHS GP, you're able to collect an NHS prescription.
The standard NHS prescription charges apply in these cases unless you're entitled to free NHS prescriptions.
NHS optical care
If you're registered with an NHS GP, you can access an NHS sight test and purchase an optical appliance.
The standard charges apply in these cases unless you're entitled to help with optical costs.
Visiting a GP or hospital
The rules around visiting a GP or hospital depend on your usual country of residence:
- visitors from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland
- visitors from outside the European Economic Area (EEA)
Check what help you could get to pay for NHS costs and apply online.