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An S1 form is a healthcare certificate that entitles you and any dependants to healthcare in another EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland on the same basis as a resident of that country.

The form may be referred to as a E106, E109, E120 or E121 depending upon the reason it’s been issued.

Each country’s healthcare system is different and may not include all the things you might expect to get free of charge from the NHS.

This means that you may have to make a payment contribution towards the cost of your care (known as a ‘co-payment’).

You can find out more on the NHS website.

If you are unsure as to what you’re expected to pay for, you should discuss this with the treatment facility directly before you obtain treatment.

You can apply for an S1 for yourself and any dependants if you fall into one of the following groups:
  • You are in receipt of a UK exportable benefit (e.g. a UK State Pension)
     
  • You are a posted worker who pays compulsory NI contributions in the UK
Not all UK exportable benefits entitle you to an S1; you should contact your benefit provider to enquire and if you are entitled to an S1 they will arrange for Overseas Healthcare Services at the NHSBSA to issue one. The contact details for your benefit provider can be found on correspondence they have sent you.

You can contact us on:
  • 0191 218 1999 (option 5) if you are calling from the UK
     
  • 0044 191 218 1999 (option 5) if you are calling from outside of the UK
If you are a posted worker, this certificate is issued by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC); you can contact them on:
  • 0191 203 7010 if you are calling from the UK
     
  • 0044 191 203 7010 if you are calling from outside of the UK
If you are not entitled to an S1, you will need to contact the local authority in your country of residence for advice on how to register for healthcare and how to apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
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