Guest Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I am a British Citizen. Can I just go to a GP in the UK and show my British Passport and get treated? We both did when on a visit to the UK in October 2012. I had an ear infection, partner had a bad throat. Seen and treated no problem. No charge either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommekate Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 My kids all have british passports, they have never lived in the UK and I have not paid any national insurances or taxes in the Uk since they were born, so I don't automatically expect to have free NHS treatment when visiting the UK later this year, hence why I have taken out insurances to cover this. It is my understanding that having a british passport doesn't automatically entitle you to non emergency treatment unless you can prove residency. I pay taxes and medicare levy and private health insurances in Australia so why should I feel I am entitled to it in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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