The Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) (Formerly known as European Health Insurance card )allows you to receive public healthcare when you are traveling. It is applicable in other countries of the European Economic Area and Switzerland. In some countries, you will need to pay after receiving medical treatment. Once back home, you can claim your[…]

Who can get the GHIC? What are the eligibility criteria to get your GHIC? Is it available to you if you live in another European country? The European Health Insurance Card allows you to receive state-funded medical abroad. It is valid while you are travelling in another country of the European Economic Area (EEA) or[…]

A lost or stolen GHIC days before a trip is a very annoying situation. However, there are simple things to do to receive a provisional replacement card or to order a new one. The GHIC allows you to receive public healthcare when you are travelling in a country of the European Economic Area (EEA) and[…]

The Global Health Card enables you to get public healthcare while you are travelling. It is valid in another country of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland for a temporary period. As each country operates with a different healthcare system, some treatments will be free of charge and some will not. But what does[…]

Is my GHIC still valid if I changed my name? The cardholder’s name has to match the name shown on identification papers to make it valid. If you have recently changed your name, you will need to renew your GHIC. This way you are making sure it is still protecting you. As you know, the[…]

  We can assist you to apply for or renew your GHIC. You can start your application here. Please note that we are neither affiliated nor part of the NHS. However we can submit an application on your behalf for a modest fee, but we cannot issue the GHIC ourselves as this decision rests solely[…]

The GHIC Previously known as (EHIC) is individual: it covers only the cardholder, a family Global Health Insurance Card does not exist. If you want to cover your whole family, each family member will require their own GHIC. You can start your application here. The GHIC allows residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) to[…]

The Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) provides basic medical treatment if you are ill or have an accident while you are travelling in a country of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland as if you were a resident of the country. People often mix the cover offered by the Global Health card and travel[…]

The Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) does not only cover countries of the European Union (EU). Therefore, it is wise to check if the GHIC (previously known as EHIC) is valid where you are going. In this case, you will receive medical treatment for free or at a reduced cost as if you were a[…]

What happens if you forget your GHIC (Previously known as EHIC) when traveling abroad? Can you still receive medical treatment? Keeping your GHIC with you, up to date and in safety while you are traveling is extremely important. It can help you avoid stressful situations should you or a member of your family become ill[…]