The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2011

Overseas visitors exempt from charges – former residents working overseas

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

19.  No charge may be made or recovered in respect of any relevant services provided to an overseas visitor who—

(a)has at any time had not less than ten years continuous lawful residence in the United Kingdom; and

(b)is employed or self-employed outside the United Kingdom, provided that the period of employment or self-employment has lasted for no more than five years.