Can You Get an NHS Surcharge Re.fund? (2025 Guide)
💰 Can You Get an NHS Surcharge Refund? (2025 Guide)
🏥 What is the NHS Surcharge?
If you're a migrant or student coming to the UK for over 6 months, you're required to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). This gives you access to NHS services like seeing a GP, emergency treatment, and hospital care.
💸 Who Can Get a Refund?
You may be eligible for a refund if you:
- ✅ Work in health and social care (including care homes)
- ✅ Paid the surcharge as part of your visa application
- ✅ Worked at least 16 hours per week on average in an eligible care job
- ✅ Have a valid UK visa
🕒 When Can You Apply?
You can apply for a refund every 6 months if you meet the requirements. If you’ve paid for multiple years, you can get refunded for each full 6-month period worked.
📝 What You Need to Apply:
- Your NHS number
- Pay slips to prove your working hours
- Employer details (care agency or care home)
- Visa or BRP info
📍Where to Apply:
Apply on the official UK government site:
🔗
gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/refunds
⚠️ Important Notes:
- 🔹 Students can apply if they work in eligible care jobs
- 🔹 If you stop working or drop below 16 hours/week, you won't qualify for that period
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