Planning travel or a move abroad? Know before you go.
Be health-ready. Everywhere.
Global health insurance is complex. We’ve identified what you need to know about the local healthcare system before you go.
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Use our Travel Health Country Guides to prepare for healthcare abroad.
Healthcare works differently in every country. That’s why we created these Country Guides to help you understand how to access care before you travel. Whether you're going on vacation, studying abroad, volunteering or moving to a new country, it’s important to know how the healthcare system works.
Many people don’t know that most U.S. health plans don’t work overseas. Healthcare systems vary by country. Each country has its own standards for quality. There are often local norms around how you access and pay for care as well as treatment protocols that may be very different from what you would encounter in the U.S.
Our Country Guides give simple, useful info about healthcare around the world. You’ll learn how to get care, what to expect, and why international health insurance can help access and pay for care, wherever you are in the world.
Be ready. Travel smart.
Pick your destination from the list to find out what you need to know before you go.
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Germany Country Guide
Learn about the healthcare system and health insurance requirements for expats and students in Germany.
Italy Country Guide
Travel health information about Italy for vacations, studying abroad, or for expats moving abroad or on global work assignments.
Ireland Country Guide
Get information about how to access care in Ireland and health insurance requirements for expats and students.
Spain Country Guide
Learn about Spain’s healthcare system for expats and students. Understand public system access, private coverage rules and requirements for visa insurance.
UK Country Guide
Learn how the UK healthcare system works, what expats and students need to know about NHS coverage and private insurance options.
UAE Country Guide
Learn about mandatory health insurance requirements and how to access care as an expat, student or tourist in the UAE.
China Country Guide
Learn about healthcare and health insurance requirements in China, including what travelers, expats and students should know before going abroad.
France Country Guide
Travel health information about France for vacations, studying abroad, or for expats moving abroad or on global work assignments.
Mexico Country Guide
Learn about Mexico's healthcare system, health insurance requirements for expats, students and travelers, and get practical tips for accessing care.
Greece Country Guide
Get information on how to access care and health insurance requirements for expats, students and tourists in Greece.