Understand healthcare abroad before you move. Our free guide explains insurance, visas, and access to care in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Cyprus, Greece, and the USA.
Your definitive guide to healthcare abroad
Planning a move overseas? Healthcare works differently in every country. This Healthcare Abroad Guide explains how to access care, what insurance you need, and the paperwork to prepare before you go. Whether youโre moving to Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Cyprus, Greece, or the USA, youโll learn how public systems, private insurance, prescriptions, and emergency cover work โ and how to avoid costly gaps in protection.
What youโll learn:
- How to plan cross-border medical payments and currency transfer specialists who can assist keeping the cost under control
- How public vs private healthcare works in popular destinations
- Visa requirements tied to medical insurance (e.g., residency proof of cover)
- What to arrange before departure: insurance, EHIC/GHIC (where relevant), records, repeat prescriptions
- Registering locally (GPs, clinics), and how to access urgent care
- Costs to expect: consultations, diagnostics, maternity, chronic conditions
- Cover for retirees, families, students, and digital nomads
The Healthcare Abroad Guide from Your Overseas Home is a free, independent resource trusted by thousands of buyers and expats. With expert insight and clear country comparisons, it will help you prepare properly, avoid gaps in cover, and feel confident about accessing healthcare in your new home overseas.
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Healthcare abroad made clear
Understand public vs private systems, visa-linked insurance rules, and costs across Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Cyprus, Greece, the USA and beyond.
Insurance essentials
Choose the right private policy and understand what visas require in terms of medical cover and limits.
Public vs private care
See how systems differ by country and when private cover speeds up access or expands your options.
Documents & records
Prepare medical records, vaccination proof, repeat prescriptions, and translations before you travel.
Access & registration
Register with local clinics/GPs, understand referrals, and know where to go for urgent or emergency care.
Costs & billing
Budget for appointments, diagnostics, maternity, and chronic care. Avoid surprises with clear billing.
Travel & short stays
Know when GHIC/EHIC applies, what travel insurance covers, and how to handle cross-border claims.
Why Choose Us
Why choose Your Overseas Home
Join thousands of buyers who trust Your Overseas Home โ independently rated on Trustpilot for delivering expert guidance and seamless overseas property journeys.
Trusted guidance
Our experts and every process verified. Youโre always in safe hands, whether you are talking to us or our experts.
Lifestyle and investment balance
We understand this is more than a property. Itโs your life, your legacy, your future returns so being in safe hands is our priority.
Innovative experiences
Virtual viewings, expert webinars, and clear guides โ helping you start living the dream before you even get on a plane.
โBorn from experience, built to inspire.
When our founders saw their own familyโs overseas property dream fall apart, they set out to create a better way.
Thatโs why Your Overseas Home exists โ to make moving abroad clear, exciting, and achievable.
Today, we help thousands of people find international properties, plan with confidence, and turn complex decisions into a simple, enjoyable journey.โJana Korpova-Harris
Managing Director of Your Overseas Home
We are proud to partner with some of the best names in the real estate industry and dedicated to help international buyers buy a property and get the right healthcare abroad.
