Apply for a temporary congestion charge permit
The list of permit types, terms and conditions, how to apply and how to prove you qualify.
Frequent hospital patient
What you need to know
The free frequent hospital patient permit allows unlimited travel through all six congestion charging locations during charging hours.
The permit only covers the car when being used in connection with or for transporting the person attending frequent hospital appointments.
- you are limited to 1 permit
- you can have up to 2 cars on your permit
How long your permit lasts
Your permit will be valid for 12 months, or until your last scheduled appointment (whichever is sooner).
You cannot use your permit until we confirm that we have approved your application. Your permit will not be available to use until the scheme begins.
Who can get a frequent hospital patient permit
To qualify, you must meet all of the following conditions. You or your child has to attend a hospital:
- in the Oxford permit area
- for planned medical appointments
- on at least three separate occasions in any 90-day period
What you need to get a frequent hospital patient permit
You must provide a copy of your hospital appointment letter(s) to support your application.
Apply for a frequent hospital patient permit
If you don't already have an account (for example, for your parking permit), you'll need to create one.
You'll need access to an email account to apply online. Need help setting up an email account?