Health insurance for people moving to the UK
People moving to the UK may need to check NHS eligibility and the Immigration Health Surcharge before considering private cover.
Published by Beyond Leads Limited · 27 October 2026
General information only, not insurance or medical advice. health-quote.co.uk is an FCA introducer, not a broker or insurer. We do not recommend policies or arrange cover.
Key points
UK private medical insurance is generally for UK residents and treatment in the UK.
International health insurance is a different product type, designed for people living abroad.
What to check in the policy documents
Policy terms differ between insurers. When looking at this topic, the documents to read are the policy summary, the full policy wording and your schedule. Points worth checking include: residency requirements; where treatment is covered; interaction with the Immigration Health Surcharge.
This page cannot confirm whether any person, condition or treatment would be covered. That depends on the insurer's terms and decision.
Who can answer questions about your situation?
health-quote.co.uk is a trading name of Beyond Leads Limited (FCA firm reference 940006). We are an introducer, not a broker or insurer, and we do not give prices, recommendations or advice.
If you send an enquiry, we introduce it to Complete Insurance, an FCA-authorised broker, who can discuss your requirements and explain any quotation. There is no obligation to proceed.