Montenegro
Health
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have聽appropriate travel insurance聽for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical number
Dial 112 for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you鈥檙e referred to a medical facility for treatment.
Vaccine recommendations and health risks
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
- check the latest
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the
聽See what , including:
- biting insects and ticks
- tick-borne encephalitis
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Montenegro. Read more about .
Medication
For details of customs rules relating to bringing medication into Montenegro, please see the Entry Requirements page.
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Healthcare in Montenegro
FCDO聽has a list of聽medical providers in Montenegro where some staff will speak English.
Health insurance cards
Montenegro recognises the聽Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).
皇冠体育app NHS鈥檚 has details about:
- how to apply for a GHIC
- how to get temporary cover if you lose your card or it does not arrive in time
- what special conditions apply in Montenegro
A GHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC does not cover.
皇冠体育appre is also guidance on healthcare if you鈥檙e living in Montenegro.
Accessing emergency medical treatment
皇冠体育app UK has a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Montenegro, enabling British nationals to receive free emergency treatment in Montenegro. You must have a valid British passport and the GHIC to apply for a certificate of entitlement from the聽,聽to access free or subsidised medical care at state run medical facilities. You must apply for a certificate in advance or as soon as possible after an urgent admission to hospital. Further details on applying for a Montenegrin Health Insurance Fund can be found in the Living in Montenegro guide.
If you do not have a certificate, you will have to pay for the treatment and paid bills cannot be reimbursed.
Travel and mental health
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