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Looking for health insurance in the UK? Whether you are relocating, studying, working remotely, or visiting for a fixed period, understanding the UK healthcare system and securing the right medical cover is essential.
APRIL International provides international health insurance in the UK which acts to complement the National Health Service (NHS). With faster access to care, private medical treatment, and worldwide coverage, our solutions ensure peace of mind wherever life takes you.
The United Kingdom has a public healthcare system, the NHS (National Health Service), but access depends on your immigration status, visa type, and length of stay.
Even if you are eligible for NHS care, many expats and globally-mobile individuals choose private local or international health insurance in the UK to benefit from:
Faster access to medical treatment
Private hospitals and specialists
Broader cover (dental, optical, mental health & maternity care)
Medical cover outside the UK
APRIL International bridges the gaps between public healthcare and private needs, ensuring you are never left without protection.
The NHS provides publicly funded healthcare to UK residents. Some foreign nationals can access it after paying the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) during their visa application.
However, NHS coverage has limitations:
Long waiting times for non-urgent care
Limited dental and optical benefits
No private rooms or private specialists
No healthcare coverage outside the UK
This is why many individuals combine NHS access with international medical insurance.
With an APRIL International health insurance plan, you benefit from:
Access to private healthcare providers
Faster appointments and diagnostic services
Cover in the UK and worldwide, depending on your chosen area of cover
24/7 Multilingual support
Access to medical consultations by video or phone 24/7
More comprehensive coverage compared to the local plans, including maternity care. See the table below for more details.
This makes international health insurance ideal for mobile lifestyles and non-UK residents.
If you’re relocating for work or family reasons, expat health insurance in the UK ensures continuity of care both locally and internationally.
Studying abroad? APRIL’s student health insurance offers affordable protection, including hospitalisation, outpatient care, and emergency assistance.
For temporary stays, short-term health insurance in the UK covers accidents, emergencies, and unexpected medical expenses.
If you regularly travel across multiple destinations for business or leisure, international health insurance ensures you have access to quality medical care abroad. A dedicated plan provides consistent, year-round cover - so you're never caught without support, no matter how often or how far you travel.
If you work across borders, international health insurance follows you worldwide, not just within the UK.
Unlike traditional UK private health insurance, APRIL International is built for people who live and move globally.
Worldwide medical coverage, depending on the chosen area of cover (UK + abroad)
24/7 multilingual assistance
Access to medical consultations via phone or video in your preferred language, anytime and from anywhere
Digital claims via the Easy Claim app
Optional dental, optical cover
Evacuation and repatriation services
Direct billing with many hospitals supported by the Easy Pay card, our virtual payment solution
Ideal for expats and families settling in the UK. Comprehensive medical cover with global protection.
Best for: long-term stays, professionals, families, frequent travellers
Flexible coverage for temporary stays, from one to twelve.
Best for: short assignments, gap years, temporary visas
Affordable plans tailored to international students, meeting visa requirements and ensuring peace of mind.
Examples of reimbursements with MyHealth International COMFORT in relation to the cost of care in the UK in the private sector*.
*Reasonable costs in the private sector, APRIL International data 01/2022
Choose the plan that matches your budget and lifestyle
Get an online quote
Purchase a plan
Manage claims and policy via the Easy Claim app
Access healthcare worldwide, depending on your chosen area of cover, with 24/7 support
Whether you’re moving, studying, or travelling, APRIL International offers health insurance in the UK that adapts to international lifestyles, flexible, reliable, and global.
“Exceptional service from the APRIL team — always responsive, proactive, and genuinely supportive.”
- Peter Forster
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Health insurance is not mandatory for everyone, but many visa holders pay the Immigration Health Surcharge. However, this does not replace private or international health insurance, which provides faster access and broader coverage.
Yes. APRIL International plans provide access to private hospitals and specialists across the UK, depending on your level of cover.
Absolutely. APRIL International health insurance offers cover to suit your lifestyle in your chosen are of cover, making it ideal for people who travel, relocate, or live internationally.
It only takes a few steps to join and start benefitting from your international health insurance cover!
1. Find the cover that suits your situation from a range of options
2. Request a quote online and sign it electronically
3. Download the Easy Claim app and benefit from a wide range of features to help manage your plan with ease, wherever you are!
4. Get a call back or chat with one of our dedicated advisers at any time.
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