Mateys, you may have a European Health Insurance Card for when you travel to Europe but as these will no longer be available we're here to tell you what you need to do to still be covered. The European Health Insurance Card is being replaced with a new card called the Global Health Insurance Card.…
The cards gave travellers the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in another EU country.
Expats that have become permanent residents may now have access to the same level of healthcare as other residents - although this depends on which country they are now living in.
What insurance should I get as an expat?
There are many different insurance options for expats who are living and working overseas.
The cover you get will depend on how much you pay, as well as other factors such as pre-existing medical conditions, the excess you choose and what, if any, medication you take.
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The Brexit transition period ended as of 11pm GMT on 31 December 2020 and the UK has officially left the European Union.
Even with a deal agreed at the eleventh hour, the UK’s relationship with the EU completely changed from that date onwards.
The country went from being a member state to a “third country”. But what does that mean, and how does it affect British travellers? Here’s everything you need to know.
What is a ‘third country’?
The EU defines a third country as: “A country that is not a member of the European Union as well as a country or territory whose citizens do not enjoy the European Union right to free movement”.
This is because, although the listed countries are part of the EU, they do not yet apply the Schengen acquis which dictates rules for Schengen area countries with land borders.
Though Britons do not need a visa for holidays to the EU, there are specific rules on passports which have now come into action.
As of January 1, Britons may not be allowed entry to an EU country unless they have six months or less before their passport expires.
They should also ensure their passport was issued no longer than 10 years ago.
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The Prime Minister’s Christmas Eve negotiations with EU officials have been hailed as a victory as they prevented the UK from crashing out of the bloc on January 1. Now the transition period has come to an end, the UK is a completely independent nation. Some expats will have breathed a collective sigh of relief when news of a deal broke, too.