Travel Insurance - What is a European Health Insurance Card?

 
 
 

Below we have outlined the most common questions asked about travel insurance.
Please click on a question to get the relevant answer.

Do I need it Travel Insurance?
If I am not a UK national can I purchase a policy?
What is a European Health Insurance Card?
What types of travel insurance are there?
Are UK trips included?
Are there any maximum age limits?
What is a ‘pre-existing medical condition’?
What happens if I or someone who is covered under my policy falls ill?
What happens if my or someone else’s (who is covered under my policy) money is stolen?
Am I covered for driving or being a passenger in a car?
How do I make a claim?

What is a European Health Insurance Card?

This is a free card that you are entitled to have as a European citizen. Each card is usually valid for five years and gives you access to local emergency medical care for free or at a reduced cost. It is highly recommended that you apply for one of these cards at: https://www.ehic.org.uk/

 
     
 
 

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