Pay for UK healthcare as part of your immigration application

Overview

Most people need to pay the immigration health surcharge (IHS) as part of their online immigration application.

Whether you need to pay depends on the immigration status you’re applying for.

When you can start to use theNHSfree of charge

You can start using theNHSfree of charge from the date your visa starts. You must have already paid theIHSif you need to.Find out who needs to pay theIHS.

You may need to pay forNHStreatment if the Home Office has not made a decision on your visa yet.

You’ll still need to pay for certain types of services,such as prescriptions, dental treatment, eye testsand assisted conception.

When you access healthcare in the UK, you may need toprove your status onlineusing a share code, if you have a digital immigration status.