The European Economic Area (EEA) was established on 1 January 1994 and includes countries which are not part of the European Union.

For a list of European Economic Area countries relating to Department of Health and NHS Overseas Visitors policy, see the:

• Department of Health website: European Economic Area (EEA) countries
• NHS Choices website: Travelling in the European Economic Area (EEA).

This supporting information is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
shortname	EEA