Guide

Singapore – Doctors

Singapore operates a mixed public-private healthcare system that is open to all residents — however, government subsidies are exclusively available to citizens and permanent residents. Expats holding work or dependent passes are free to visit any GP clinic or public

Russia – Doctors

Russia’s healthcare landscape blends a state-funded universal system — the Obligatory Medical Insurance (OMI) scheme — with an expanding private sector. Expats employed by Russian companies are generally enrolled in OMI via their workplace, though the majority of newcomers also

Romania – Doctors

Romania’s healthcare system is built on a social insurance model administered by the National Health Insurance House (CNAS). Expats who hold legal residency and make social security contributions are entitled to access public healthcare on the same basis as Romanian

Qatar – Doctors

Qatar’s healthcare landscape combines public and private providers within a system widely regarded as one of the finest in the Middle East. Qatari nationals benefit from free care at state facilities, whereas expatriates must carry valid health insurance — whether

Poland – Doctors

Poland runs a blended public-private healthcare model. The public component, the National Health Fund (NFZ), draws its funding from mandatory social insurance contributions and is open to any legally resident foreigner who participates in the system — most commonly through

Portugal – Doctors

Portugal’s national health service, the Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS), is financed through taxation and open to all people with legal residency in the country, expats included. After enrolling at your nearest health centre and receiving your SNS user number

Philippines – Doctors

Healthcare in the Philippines is delivered through a combination of public and private providers, with the Department of Health (DOH) responsible for overall oversight and PhilHealth serving as the national health insurance body. Foreign nationals who hold recognised residency or

Panama – Doctors

Panama’s healthcare landscape combines two public institutions — the Ministry of Health (MINSA) and the Social Security Fund (CSS) — with a thriving private sector. The majority of expatriates gravitate toward private hospitals and clinics, which tend to offer faster

Peru – Doctors

Peru operates a mixed public-private healthcare system under the supervision of the Ministry of Health (MINSA). Expats in formal employment are automatically enrolled in the social insurance scheme EsSalud, while non-working residents can either join the public SIS programme or

Oman – Doctors

Oman runs a mixed healthcare model under the supervision of the Ministry of Health (MOH), combining public and private services. Government-run facilities are primarily accessible to Omani nationals and citizens of GCC member states, while expatriates in the private sector