Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical number
Dial 113 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
Vaccine recommendations and health risks
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
- check the latest information vaccine recommendations for Norway
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page
See what health risks you’ll face in Norway.
Medication
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
Healthcare in Norway
If you’re a UK national, you can use your UK passport to get free state-provided medical treatment in hospitals. Some doctors may charge for their services elsewhere.
Access to free healthcare is not an alternative to travel insurance. Read more about what your travel insurance should cover.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Norway where some staff will speak English.
Health insurance cards
To get medically necessary state healthcare in Norway, you cannow also use the Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
The NHS’sgetting healthcare abroad webpagehas details about:
- how to apply for aGHIC
- how to get temporary cover if you lose your card or it does not arrive in time
- who qualifies for a newEHICinstead of aGHIC
- what treatment counts as medically necessary
AGHICorEHICis not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs yourGHICorEHICdoes not cover, including:
- changes to travel and accommodation bookings
- additional standard costs for treatment
- medical repatriation to the UK
- treatment that is ruled non-urgent
- private healthcare
- private clinics
There is alsoguidance on healthcare if you’re living in Norway.
Travel and mental health
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.
