Do I need an EHIC card if I have travel insurance?
I'm a British citizen going on holiday in a couple of days to an EU country. By not paying attention too closely, I've allowed my EHIC card to expire and won't be able to get a new one in time for my flight.
Will I be protected by just having appropriate travel insurance, and will not having access to a non-expired EHIC prevent me from acquiring appropriate cover?
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Do you need EHIC?
Do I need a Ghic or Ehic card? If you're travelling to any EU country it's important you take a valid Ghic, or an existing Ehic that's still in date, along with you. Anyone travelling with you should take one too. Present the card if you need to use that country's emergency or state medical care services.Do I need a EHIC card for Spain?
When you travel to Spain you should have either: a European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ) a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) travel insurance with appropriate healthcare cover.Is the European health insurance card valid in the UK?
Updated to reflect the UK-Switzerland Convention on Social Security Coordination coming into effect. From 1 November 2021, eligible visitors to the UK from Switzerland can use a valid EHIC to access state-provided, necessary healthcare in the UK.Do I need travel insurance if I have a European Health Card?
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