EHIC and Health advice for travellers

The Department of Health, working with the NHS Prescription Pricing Authority (PPA), provides the EHIC free of charge.

Every year, people living in the UK go on more than 60 million trips abroad. Find out how this section of the website can help you have a healthy journey – and to deal successfully with any medical emergencies that might happen.

The E111 form is no longer valid. You will need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to receive necessary healthcare during a visit to an European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland.

In most countries around the world you will have to pay for treatment so travellers are strongly advised to take out private health insurance. The UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements with some countries, which enables travellers to receive free or low cost emergency care.

Regularly updated alerts on outbreaks all over the world, together with advice for travellers about staying safe.

Contact details for queries about European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) and other entitlements and benefits information.

Information on how to protect yourself from malaria, rabies, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis by planning ahead and taking some simple precautions while you’re away.

Information on planning ahead (including information on health insurance and benefits), some general advice on staying healthy while you’re away and what to do when you get home.

Mae'r adran hon yn dangos i chi sut i gael triniaeth feddygol dramor, gan gynnwys gwybodaeth am y Cerdyn Yswiriant Iechyd Ewropeaidd, neu CYIE – sy'n disodli'r E111.