Healthcare in Greece for UK Nationals: AMKA, EOPYY and the S1
Planning to live in Greece? See how the AMKA and EOPYY registration works, what hospital and prescription costs look like and how the S1 fits in.
Living Abroad
Practical guides for settling in and managing daily life after you arrive in a new country.
Healthcare in the Netherlands for UK Nationals: Mandatory Insurance, Costs and the S1
Moving to the Netherlands? See the 4-month insurance deadline, typical premiums and excess, what you need to join an insurer and how the S1 works through CZ.
Healthcare in Germany for UK Nationals: Statutory vs Private Insurance and the S1
Health insurance is compulsory in Germany. See how statutory and private insurers differ, who arranges cover, what you still pay and how the S1 and student rules work.
Healthcare in Italy for UK Nationals: SSN Registration, Ticket Fees and the S1
Living in Italy? See how to join the SSN through your local ASL, the difference between obligatory and voluntary registration, what the Ticket covers and how the S1…
Healthcare in France for UK Nationals: PUMa, Carte Vitale, Mutuelle and the S1
Living in France? See how PUMa works after 3 months, how long a carte vitale can take, what a mutuelle adds and how UK State Pensioners use the…
Healthcare in Portugal for UK Nationals: SNS Registration, Fees and the S1
Moving to Portugal from the UK? See how to register for the SNS, what documents the health centre asks for, the user fees you pay and how the…
Retiring Abroad as a US Citizen: Medicare, Social Security, Taxes and Legal Planning
Thinking of retiring overseas? The State Department explains why Medicare does not cover care abroad, how Social Security works, taxes, legal planning and scams to avoid.
Voting From Abroad as a US Citizen: FPCA, Deadlines and the Emergency Ballot
Living abroad and want to vote in a US election? See how the Federal Post Card Application works, when to submit it, how to return your ballot and…
Healthcare in Spain for UK Nationals: S1, Convenio Especial and Private Insurance
How do UK nationals get healthcare in Spain? See who registers, how the S1 works, what the Convenio Especial is, when private insurance is needed and GHIC rules.
Living in Spain as a British National: Residency, the TIE Card and the Padrón
Moved to Spain from the UK? See what GOV.UK says about registering as a resident, the municipal padrón, the TIE card, EU Entry/Exit System rules and what to…