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The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is being phased out and replaced with the Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).
Keep reading to find out how to apply for the new GHIC, what happens to the old EHIC and if you still need an EHIC.
When you travel to an EU country you should have either:
It’s important to note that an EHIC or GHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance. Make sure you have both before you travel. You can find out more about travel insurance here.
In some countries you will need to pay for treatments, all healthcare systems are different.
A GHIC or an EHIC can be used when travelling to a country in the EU. Click here to see countries in the EU and EEA.
Please note that a GHIC or an existing EHIC cannot be used in Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland. For these countries, you will need to have travel insurance with health cover.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
It is very easy, and it is free. Do not pay for a GHIC!
All you need is:
Click here to apply for a GHIC through the NHS website.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1613138000814{padding-top: 40px !important;}”]
If you have an EHIC it will be valid until the expiry date on the card. When it expires you will need to apply for a GHIC to replace it.
Some people will be able to apply for a new EHIC which they will be able to use in Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, as well as EU countries.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1407″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1613138026045{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]People who can apply for the new card include:
You can find out how to apply for the new EHIC on the NHS website here.
For more information regarding EHIC or GHIC please see the links below:
GHIC – https://www.gov.uk/global-health-insurance-card
Apply for a GHIC – https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-card-ghic/
Healthcare for UK nationals visiting the EU – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-residents-visiting-the-eueea-and-switzerland-healthcare[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]