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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 It replaces the old E111 form which is no longer valid.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 | Hungary | Norway |
| Belgium | Iceland | Poland |
| Cyprus (southern) | Ireland | Portugal |
| Czech Republic | Italy | Slovakia |
| Denmark | Latvia | Slovenia |
| Estonia | Liechtenstein | Spain |
| Finland | Lithuania | Sweden |
| France | Luxembourg | Switzerland |
| Germany | Malta | |
| Greece | Netherlands | |
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.
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