RAC Know-How
Going on a journey - Driving abroad
EHIC form - claim free health care in Europe
If you are a UK resident you are entitled to free, or reduced cost, state provided health care when visiting most countries in Europe. However to be covered you will need a European Health Insurance Card.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles UK residents who are traveling abroad to reduced cost, or sometimes free, medical treatment in a number of European counties. It replaces the old E111 form which is no longer valid.
Where the EHIC is valid
- Austria
- Belgium
- Cyprus (southern)
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
Apply online
You can apply for an EHIC online for you, your spouse/partner and any children up to the age of 16, or 19 if they're in full-time education. Simply visit the Department of Health's website.
