Note: Residents of the other Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden) need only to show a valid national ID card to access public healthcare in Norway.

Norway has not adopted EU Regulation 1231/10. This means non-EU nationals cannot use their EHICs in Norway unless they are stateless, refugees or family members of an EU national.

Emergency

• Call 113 at any time
• Contact a local municipal health center/local emergency room in the region where you are staying – Call 116 117.

Treatment, coverage & costs

Doctors

• To receive emergency or essential treatment, you should preferably go to an accident and emergency department ('legevakt') or a general practitioner working for the public healthcare system. Show your European Health Insurance Card and your passport or other identification.
• Provided that you have a valid card, you will pay a subsidised fee for your treatment on the same basis as a person living in Norway. Charges are not refundable and may vary.

Dentists

• You will usually have to pay the full cost of any dental treatment.
• Dental treatment is usually non-refundable in Norway, except for children.

Hospital treatment

• You must be referred by a doctor to receive hospital treatment.
• In an emergency, you can get treatment in the nearest public hospital.
• In-patient treatment, including any medication you need, is free of charge.
• To see a specialist or receive out-patient treatment, you must be referred by a doctor, and you must pay the applicable standard fees.

Prescriptions

• Prescription medicines can be collected at any pharmacy. Charges may vary.

Ambulance

• Ambulance transport is free of charge in emergencies.

Air ambulance

• Air ambulance transport is free of charge in emergencies.

Reimbursement

If you have to pay for care, contact your national health insurance provider when you get home to claim a refund.

Patient contribution

If you show your European Health Insurance Card, you should be charged only a standard patient fee (which are not refundable).

If you have any questions, you can contact Guidance Helsenorge:

• Helsenorge.no (public health services portal)
• Telephone: +47 23 32 70 00
• Contact form: Contact and assistance - Helsenorge

Dialysis, oxygen & chemotherapy

• If you know you will need dialysis, oxygen therapy or chemotherapy during your stay in Norway, you must arrange it in advance.
• Public hospitals may refuse to arrange treatment because of capacity problems.
• For questions on transport costs contact the hospital.

How do I apply for an EHIC?

Norwegian citizens who are entitled to the EHIC order the card by logging on to helsenorge.no

Doctors & hospitals accepting the EHIC

• All public doctors and public health services accept the EHIC.
• Call Guidance Helsenorge: +47 23 32 70 00 if you need further information.

Loss of card

Contacts for holders of EHICs issued in Norway

Guidance Helsenorge
Helsenorge.no (Public health services portal)
Telephone: +47 23 32 70 00