Health cover for temporary visitors in Sweden (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: The EHIC gives access to medically necessary care at public healthcare facilities in Sweden on the same terms as residents. It does not cover private care in general, repatriation or planned treatment.

RuleWhat applies
Health cards acceptedUnplanned care during a temporary visitEHIC, GHIC [1]
What the card coversUnplanned care during a temporary visitMedically necessary care at public healthcare facilities, for a subsidised fee on the same basis as a Swedish resident (fees are not refundable). Patients under 20 are treated free of charge in most areas. Dental treatment is covered at the resident price; ambulance service varies from 0 to 620 SEK. [1]
Private care coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visitNo [1]
Repatriation coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visitNo [2]
Planned treatment coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visitNo [2]
Body to contactUnplanned care during a temporary visit1177 (national healthcare advice service, tel. 1177) for information on providers that accept the card. The national contact point is Försäkringskassan, tel. +46 771 524 524. [1]

Notes

  • The Commission country page names the EHIC. GHIC acceptance in EU countries is stated on the GOV.UK collection page for UK-issued cards.
  • The Commission page states that Sweden has no reimbursement system: the patient fee is not refundable.
  • The Commission page says private healthcare is in general not covered, but some private practitioners are affiliated to the public scheme and accept the card. Check before treatment.
  • The EU pages state this for the EHIC in general: the card does not cover rescue or repatriation.

Sources

  1. European Commission (Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion): Sweden - European Health Insurance Card (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. European Union (Your Europe): Health cover for temporary stays (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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