Guide

Denmark – Doctors

Denmark’s healthcare system is a universal, tax-funded model that extends coverage to all legal residents — expats included — as soon as they register for a CPR number and receive the national health insurance card known as the sundhedskort. The

Dominican Republic – Doctors

The Dominican Republic runs a blended public-private healthcare model. Public care through SENASA is accessible to legal residents, though it comes with notable quality limitations and lengthy waiting times. The majority of expats turn to private clinics and hospitals, which

Cuba – Doctors

Cuba’s healthcare system is entirely state-controlled and delivers free universal care to Cuban nationals — but that provision does not extend to foreign residents. Expats living in Cuba are typically channelled toward government-operated international clinics, are legally obliged to hold

Cyprus – Doctors

Cyprus runs a dual-track healthcare model that brings together a publicly funded national health programme — known as GESY (or GHS) — and a thriving private sector. The majority of lawful residents, expats included, qualify for GESY membership and can

Croatia – Doctors

Croatia runs a compulsory social health insurance scheme managed by the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO). All legally resident individuals — expats included — are generally obliged to enrol and make contributions, which grants them access to publicly funded primary

Colombia – Doctors

Colombia runs a mixed, contributory healthcare model that is accessible to legal residents, expats included. The majority of newcomers gain access to medical services either through the public EPS (Entidades Promotoras de Salud) framework or through a private insurance arrangement

Costa Rica – Doctors

Costa Rica gives expats entry into one of the most admired healthcare systems in Latin America — a universally accessible, publicly funded structure run by the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS, commonly called “the Caja”). As soon as you

Chile – Doctors

Chile runs a blended public–private healthcare model that expats with legal residency and tax obligations can access. The national public fund, FONASA, provides coverage to most residents at little or no cost, while private health insurers known as ISAPREs deliver

China – Doctors

China runs a blended public-private healthcare system. Expats who are formally employed are generally obliged to join the public social insurance scheme, which provides basic coverage at government-run hospitals. Despite this, a large proportion of expats also obtain private or

Caymans – Doctors

The Cayman Islands runs a blended public-private healthcare model underpinned by compulsory health insurance legislation. Every resident — expats included — is legally obliged to hold at least a Standard Health Insurance Contract (SHIC). In day-to-day practice, most expats favour