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Is NHS free (after April 15) if you're on spouse visa?

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Is NHS free (after April 15) if you're on spouse visa?

Post by truthparrot » Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:26 pm

Hi everyone. My question is - if you already got a spouse Visa last year and so did not pay the new immigration surcharge and you are in the UK now, will you be charged for any NHS treatment. I heard that since APril 2015 you would need ILR to get free treatment, otherwise they will bill you for any treatment. Is this correct? Thanks if anyone knows.
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Re: Is NHS free (after April 15) if you're on spouse visa?

Post by PrestonLancs » Thu Jul 09, 2015 6:14 pm

You "heard"?

Where did you hear this? You should ask for references and confirmation from whoever you heard this from.
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Re: Is NHS free (after April 15) if you're on spouse visa?

Post by Casa » Thu Jul 09, 2015 7:38 pm

truthparrot wrote:Hi everyone. My question is - if you already got a spouse Visa last year and so did not pay the new immigration surcharge and you are in the UK now, will you be charged for any NHS treatment. I heard that since APril 2015 you would need ILR to get free treatment, otherwise they will bill you for any treatment. Is this correct? Thanks if anyone knows.
The 'advice' you have been given in incorrect. You are currently entitled to NHS treatement, but when you extend your visa you will have to pay the surcharge.
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Re: Is NHS free (after April 15) if you're on spouse visa?

Post by truthparrot » Thu Jul 09, 2015 10:20 pm

Oh that's a relief. Thanks so much for your enlightening me on that.
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