Yes, many expats can use the NHS, but access depends on immigration status and visa type. For expats moving to the United Kingdom on a visa longer than six months, paying the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) usually grants access to the National Health Service. This allows expats in the UK to use NHS services in a similar way to residents, including GP appointments, hospital treatment, and emergency care. Expats should register with a local GP once they have a UK address to access non-emergency healthcare. Some services, such as prescriptions, dental care, and eye tests, may still involve charges. Expats in the UK on short-term visas or visitor visas are not usually entitled to free NHS care, except for emergency treatment. Many expats choose to combine NHS access with private health insurance to reduce waiting times or access additional services.