Medical Services

Private and public medical healthcare services in Cyprus are at a very high standard and the doctors, physicians and surgeons are very highly qualified and with the majority speaking fluent English.

Public healthcare

The Cyprus national health service provides medical care at a very reasonable cost. The UK concluded a social security agreement with Cyprus. UK nationals permanently living and working in Cyprus are entitled to the same medical cover in state hospitals as Cypriot citizens. For entitlement for this you need a medical card.

UK citizens permanently residing in Cyprus can apply to the Ministry of Health in Cyprus for a medical card. Medical cards are issued per family rather than per person. A Cypriot medical card will cover you for the cost of health care at state hospitals.

Private Healthcare

Health insurance is widely available, offering a high standard of private healthcare. These are relatively inexpensive in comparison to the UK. These can cover outpatient consultations, medication and in-patient treatment at the hospital or clinic of your choice as well as nursing care in your home.