Yes — in most cases you can see a doctor online while travelling. How easy it is and what you can get from that visit depends on where you are, what you need, and local rules. Practical summary and checklist:

When an online visit is appropriate

• Non‑urgent care: colds, flu symptoms, minor infections, rashes, allergies, diarrhea, urinary-tract infections (in some countries), medication questions, repeat prescriptions, medical advice.
• Mental health: counselling, psychiatry follow-ups, therapy.
• Triage: to decide if you need an in-person clinic, urgent care or emergency department.
  Not appropriate / go to emergency care
• Life‑threatening symptoms (chest pain, severe shortness of breath, heavy bleeding, fainting, severe head injury, signs of stroke) — go to local emergency services immediately.

How to arrange an online consultation while travelling

1. Use your home telehealth provider (if available): many national telehealth services will see patients abroad by phone/video — check your provider’s policies and time zones.
2. Use local telehealth services in the country you’re visiting: local apps/clinics can diagnose and prescribe under local laws. This avoids cross‑border prescribing issues.
3. Use international telehealth platforms: some services operate globally and can provide general medical advice or prescriptions in the country where they’re licensed.
4. Contact your travel insurer: many travel insurance policies include telemedicine or can recommend a service and may cover the cost.

What to have ready for the appointment

• Stable internet (video works better than phone for visual exams).
• Government ID and, if required, insurance details or payment card.
• A concise list of symptoms, onset and severity, recent vitals (temperature, heart rate), photos of rash/wound, medication list, allergies, relevant medical history, and any recent tests.
• Time zone awareness — confirm appointment time in local and home time.

Prescriptions and medicines

• Prescription rules vary by country. Many doctors will issue prescriptions only if licensed in the country where you are physically located. Controlled substances (opioids, many sedatives, ADHD meds) are frequently restricted and often cannot be prescribed remotely across borders.
• E‑prescriptions may be sent to local pharmacies or provided as a paper/printable script — confirm how you’ll collect medicine before the consult.

Safety, privacy and quality

• Use reputable, secure platforms with end‑to‑end encryption.
• Make sure the clinician is licensed/credentialed — trusted platforms show licences; local clinics are often regulated by health authorities.
• Keep records of the visit, diagnosis and prescriptions for follow‑up or insurance claims.

Practical tips while travelling

• If you have a chronic condition, carry a summary letter from your doctor, a copy of prescriptions (including generic names and dosages), and extra medication in original packaging.
• Know local emergency numbers and the address of the nearest hospital or embassy consular assistance.
• If language is an issue, use a platform offering consultations in your language or ask about interpreter availability.
• If your home doctor can’t treat you abroad, get a clear plan from the telehealth provider about whether you should see a local clinic in person.

If you want, I can:

• List common international telehealth options and how to check if they’ll see you where you are; or
• Give a one‑page checklist you can save on your phone for the next trip.

Which would you prefer?