European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

If you are a UK resident, you are entitled to medical treatment that becomes necessary, at reduced cost or sometimes free, when temporarily visiting a European Union country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.

However, to obtain treatment you will need to take a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you.

To apply online, visit the EHIC website.

Further information is available at the Department of Health website.


 

 

Renewals

Don't forget, EHIC cards require renewal - check the date on yours and visit the EHIC website to order a replacement before your card expires.