5 European Countries with Best Healthcare for Expats

In this article, we will look at the 5 European countries with the best healthcare for expats. To read our analysis of the healthcare industry, you can go to the 15 European Countries with Best Healthcare for Expats.

5. Finland 

LPI Health Rank: 15

Finland is one of the European countries with the best healthcare for expats. Finland has a very developed healthcare system. Finland mandates expats, who have stayed for more than four months, to register for National Health Insurance (NHI). Expats from EU countries can access medical services using EHIC. 

4. Luxembourg 

LPI Health Rank: 12

Luxembourg has an advanced healthcare system. A large portion of the Luxembourg population consists of expats, almost 46%. Luxembourg has universal healthcare, and expats living in the country can access it too. 

3. Netherlands

LPI Health Rank: 11

The Netherlands has one of the best healthcare systems in the world and is one of the European countries with the best healthcare for expats. Expats are also mandated to register for healthcare. It can be done by obtaining a Citizen Service Number from the municipal office.

2. Switzerland 

LPI Health Rank: 10 

Switzerland has one of the best healthcare systems in Europe. It provides universal access to its citizens. For expats staying more than 90 days, getting government health insurance is mandatory. Health insurance covers almost the entire medical cost. 

1. Sweden

LPI Health Rank: 9

Sweden is at the top of the list of European countries with the best healthcare for expats. The healthcare system in Sweden allows all citizens and expats equal access to it. Expats are required to provide a personal identification number. The rates of healthcare are heavily subsidized. 

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