Health care for overseas visitors

We have produced information about overseas visitors' health rights. The factsheets tell workers, students, asylum seekers and refugees, former residents, UK passport holders, pensioners living abroad and holidaymakers from overseas about the NHS services they can expect to receive in Scotland.

In this section, you will find the full text for the factsheets. You can also download a pdf copy or get the information in a number of formats:

Health care for people coming to Scotland to work

If you are coming from overseas to work in Scotland,
this factsheet tells you how you can get health care from
the NHS while you are here.

Health care for people coming to Scotland to study

If you are coming to Scotland to study, this factsheet
tells you how you can get health care from the NHS while
you are here.

Health care for asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland

If you are an asylum seeker or a refugee living in Scotland,
this factsheet tells you how you can get health care from
the NHS while you are here.

Health care in Scotland for former UK residents now
working abroad

If you are a former UK resident and you work abroad,
this factsheet tells you how you can get health care from
the NHS when you are in Scotland.

image of Health care for former UK residents now working abroad factsheet

Health care in Scotland for UK passport holders
living abroad

If you have a UK passport and you live abroad,
this factsheet tells you how you can get health care
from the NHS when you are in Scotland.

Health care for UK pensioners visiting Scotland

If you live abroad and you receive a UK state pension
or a UK war pension, this factsheet tells you how you
can get NHS care while you are in Scotland.

Health care in Scotland for holidaymakers from overseas

If you are coming to Scotland on holiday, this factsheet tells you
about health care you may be able to get free from the NHS if
you become ill or have an accident.

cover of the factsheet for overseas holidaymakers

About this information

We have tried our best to make sure that the information in the factsheets is correct. However, the information is for guidance only so you should not rely on it as a full statement of the law. If you are thinking about taking legal action, you should contact a solicitor, a citizens advice bureau or any other advice agency.

Produced by Health Rights Information Scotland, a project of Consumer Focus Scotland, for the Scottish Government Health Directorates.

Revision date October 2010

Tell us what you think

We always welcome feedback from people who use our information. If you have any comments about this information, please tell us.

Page last edited: 28 April 2010