Private Doctor for International Visitors in London: Healthcare Without NHS Registration

If you are visiting, working, or studying in London from overseas and need to see a doctor, The Online GP by The Wellness provides private GP appointments, subject to availability with no NHS registration required. Ask us to confirm the identification, records and other booking requirements for your circumstances. Tell us your preferred language when enquiring so we can confirm a suitable appointment. Consultations start from £59 by phone; enquire for the in-person fee at our Marylebone clinic. We provide prescriptions, blood tests, vaccinations, ultrasound scans, referrals, and medical documentation subject to assessment and the receiving organisation's requirements - from fit-to-fly certificates to insurance claim receipts.

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Why International Visitors Choose Private Healthcare in London

The UK's NHS provides universal healthcare to residents, but for international visitors the system can be confusing, slow, and difficult to access. Ask an NHS practice about registration and access to NHS care; a private appointment is a separate option. Walk-in centres and urgent care centres exist but are often overcrowded with long waiting times. A&E is free for emergencies regardless of nationality, but it is not appropriate for non-emergency concerns - and the waits can be hours long. Private care is a separate option with its own fees and booking requirements. At The Online GP by The Wellness, you contact us, book an appointment subject to confirmed availability, see a qualified doctor, and discuss an appropriate plan, which may involve tests, further appointments or referral. Confirm appointment requirements and availability before booking. London welcomes over 20 million international visitors annually, plus hundreds of thousands of international students and a large expat community. Tell us what care you need and how long you will be in London so we can confirm a suitable route.

Who We Help

Tourists and short-term visitors who have fallen ill or been injured during their trip and need to see a doctor quickly. Common reasons include respiratory infections, stomach bugs, skin conditions, allergic reactions, injuries, ear infections, urinary tract infections, and dental pain referral. A clinician can assess your symptoms and whether treatment, a prescription or a fit-to-fly certificate is appropriate. 

International students at London's universities who need healthcare beyond what the university health service or a slowly registered NHS GP can provide. We see students for sexual health screening, mental health support, assessment of medication they take at home, vaccinations (including meningitis B, subject to confirmed stock and clinical suitability), and any acute illness. Our clinic is near Baker Street, easily accessible from universities across central London. 

Expats and relocating professionals who have arrived in the UK and need medical care before their NHS registration is complete. Moving to a new country is stressful enough without worrying about healthcare access. We provide continuity of care during the transition - assessing ongoing conditions and medication, discussing appropriate tests, and considering a specialist referral when needed.

Business visitors who need a doctor during a short stay in London. If you are here for work and become unwell, ask whether a private GP appointment is suitable and available. 

Diplomats and embassy staff who may prefer private healthcare for confidentiality, speed, or personal reasons. 

Families of international patients being treated at London hospitals who need their own healthcare during an extended stay.

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Our Services for International Patients

GP consultations (confirm availability) — phone (from £59), in-person at Marylebone (enquire for the current fee), or video (from £150). The clinician will assess your concerns and discuss suitable next steps. Telephone consultations are up to 15 minutes; video consultations are up to 30 minutes. Prescriptions — a clinician can assess whether a UK prescription is appropriate. Dispensing and medication availability must be confirmed with the pharmacy. If you take regular medication in your home country, bring your existing prescription or packaging so we can identify the UK equivalent. A prescription is issued only when clinically appropriate. Ask what is included in the consultation and whether a separate fee applies. Pharmacy medication costs are separate. Vaccinations — travel vaccines for your onward journey (hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, meningitis ACWY), general vaccines (HPV, flu), and meningitis B, subject to confirmed stock and clinical suitability. Ideal for international students who need UK-recommended vaccines. Blood tests and health screening — confirm availability, ask about the expected turnaround and results review for the tests requested. Ask for a quote for the blood tests or health screening appropriate to your needs. Ultrasound scans — from £445; confirm the scan location, availability and reporting time before booking. Abdominal, pelvic, thyroid, renal, musculoskeletal, and obstetric imaging. Medical documentation — fit-to-fly certificates, insurance claim receipts with full itemisation, visa health clearance letters, university enrolment health forms, medication documentation for border crossings, referral letters to specialists. Confirm the document requirements, assessment, fee and turnaround before booking. Specialist referrals — if your condition requires specialist input, we refer directly to private consultants in London. Referral availability and timing depend on clinical assessment and the receiving service.

Multilingual Doctors

Being unwell in a foreign country is difficult enough without the added stress of communicating complex health concerns in a language that is not your first. Ask us to confirm the available consultation language before booking. If language is a concern, let us know when booking and we will match you with the most appropriate doctor where possible.

Insurance and Payment

We accept payment by card (all major debit and credit cards). We do not bill insurance companies directly, but we provide detailed, itemised receipts and medical reports that you can submit to your travel insurer or international health insurance provider for reimbursement. Check your policy and obtain any required authorization from your insurer before attending; reimbursement is not guaranteed. For patients without travel insurance, our transparent pricing means you know the cost before you attend. Phone consultations from £59, in-person by enquiry, video from £150. Blood tests, ultrasound, and vaccinations are priced separately - ask us for specific costs when booking.

Getting Here: Marylebone, Central London

Our clinic is located in Marylebone, in the heart of London's medical district. It is a short walk from Baker Street Underground station (served by the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, and Bakerloo lines), making it accessible from virtually anywhere in London. The area is also well served by buses and is within easy reach of major hotels in the West End, Mayfair, Paddington, and King's Cross. If you are staying outside London and cannot attend in person, ask whether phone or video is suitable for your concern and location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see a doctor in London without NHS registration? The Online GP by The Wellness offers private appointments. Confirm the appointment requirements before booking. Ask us what information and identification are needed before booking. Enquire so we can confirm the appointment requirements for your circumstances.

How much does it cost? Phone from £59, in-person by enquiry, video from £150. Ask about prescription fees and separate pharmacy medication costs. Blood tests, vaccinations, and ultrasound priced separately.

Do I need travel insurance? No - but if you have it, we provide itemised receipts for reimbursement claims.

Can you prescribe my regular medication? Bring your existing prescription or medication packaging for the clinician to review. A prescription is not guaranteed and depends on assessment, records and UK prescribing requirements.

Do you speak languages other than English? Tell us your preferred language. We will confirm availability before booking.

Can you provide a fit-to-fly certificate? Enquire with the document requirements and deadline. The clinician will confirm whether a certificate or letter can be provided after assessment and when it may be ready.

Can international students use your services? Enquire about the care you need, clinical suitability and appointment requirements.

The Online GP by The Wellness provides private doctor-led healthcare from our Marylebone clinic. Contact us on WhatsApp at+44 7961 280835, emailteam@thewellnesslondon.com, or WhatsApp +44 7961 280835.For medical emergencies, call 999 or go to A&E - this is free for everyone in the UK regardless of nationality.

References

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2. VisitBritain. International visitor statistics 2025. 2025.
3. GMC. Good medical practice - duties of a doctor. Updated 2024.
4. CQC. Independent doctor and clinic services. 2025.