Access to NHS hospital healthcare is based on Ordinary Residence in the United Kingdom.

A PERSON who is not Ordinarily Resident in the UK falls within the definition of an Overseas Visitor and may incur a charge for treatment.

Guidance relating to the National Health Service (Overseas Visitors Hospital Charging Regulations), can be found on the Department of Health and Social Care part of the gov.uk website at: Guidance on overseas visitors hospital charging regulations.