Holidays and trips abroad are fun and exciting, but accidents happen. While you are travelling, the European Health Insurance Card gives you access to necessary medical services in any EU country.
What if I need a doctor when I am traveling abroad?
With your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) you can receive treatment under the same conditions and at the same cost as for people insured in the country you are visiting.
The EHIC is valid in any case EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland or the United Kingdom.
Your national health provider can issue the card for free. Make sure you apply for it before you travel.
If you want more information on the EHIC while on the go, check out our page.
What does EHIC cover ?
The EHIC covers any necessary, state-provided healthcare treatment which cannot be postponed until you’ve returned from your stay in another EU country.
Under certain conditions, the benefits covered include, for example,